Background

Why does your organization need CST?

Because there are evolving challenges in protecting people:

• The threat is more dispersed, pervasive, less predictable, and transnational
• Hostage-taking and kidnapping are growing trends that threaten to destabilize developing societies
• Low-cost, high-impact through human exploitation is the method of choice against ‘Western employers’
• Anyone can be the main target of a terrorist or criminal; the ‘isolated person’ is no longer accidental

What can CST offer your organization?

CST will work with you to:

• Incorporate strategic communication initiatives into current and future planning in accordance with a synchronized methodology
• Develop a plan of action that supports this strategic communications guidance
• Ensure personnel receive training commensurate with their level of risk for becoming isolated or exploited
• Ensure corporate/company staff receive training according to their assigned position when managing affairs surrounding an incident
• Develop and implement strategies to address incident requirements
• Ensure leadership and associated communications team are aware of guidance for incidents
• Ensure executive officers and/or communications team are prepared to coordinate efforts with government agencies

How can CST help your organization?

By placing greater emphasis on prevention, preparation, and a coordinated response capability, CST can help you:

• Reduce the probability of the seizure, kidnapping and/or detention of employees
• Mitigate the effects of attempts by criminals and/or terrorists to exploit isolated persons as part of their larger strategic communications campaign
• Increase the survivability of those held in captivity, detained, or illegally seized
• Develop a corporate strategic communications guide