Global Counter-Terrorism and Security Intelligence Expert Expands U.S. Services Via Hub in Charleston
May 13, 2011
CHARLESTON, SC – May 13, 2011 – A global leader in security services, consultation and counter-terrorism training is partnering with local and national organizations for their security needs, from a new hub in Charleston, South Carolina. The company – Scopus Security Solutions (http://scopussecurity.com/) based in Tel Aviv Israel – has designated Charleston as the location for its client relations and business development activities. Scopus Security Solutions works with corporations, municipalities and the aviation industry on security infrastructure, state of the art counter-terrorism training, and business continuity programs. (http://scopussecurity.com/about.php)
Scopus Security Solutions provides ongoing business continuity and counter-terrorism training for the Charleston (SC) International Airport and the Charleston County Aviation Authority, beginning in 2002 when security and training needs for all organizations took a major shift after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Scopus CEO Gal Nir (http://scopussecurity.com/executive.php) is highly trained in counter-terrorism and corporate management at the highest levels. He spent over a decade at Intel where he held several key roles including leading the Global Risk Assessment programs and being appointed Global Director of Numonyx BV, a subsidiary of Intel. Nir served in the Israeli Secret Service, attained the rank of Major in the Israeli Defense Forces, Commander of Chief of Staff, Security Unit for the Army Reserve, and Security Manager at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv.
Scopus Security Solutions also works with city and municipality leaders in the development of a Safe City (http://scopussecurity.com/safecity.php) – a concept to create safe urban areas that provide better social and economic environments by preparing for both natural and man-made disasters.
The key to the concept is to engage and empower the community to work as a unit to deter threat while being responsive to emergency. Success of this program relies on planning for and intensive and consistent attention to the following:
- Critical infrastructure of the city: hydroelectric power, legislature and communications (cellular, landlines)
- Mega events: Olympics, festivals, government conferences, investitures
- Transportation: railways, highways, airports, inland ports
- Integration of emergency services: police, fire, paramedic, hospitals, military personnel, and City Hall
- Integration of the community: technologies, citizen awareness, and proactive emergency agencies.
Scopus Security Solutions’ International Board of Advisors (http://scopussecurity.com/scopusteam.php) includes two prominent leaders in Charleston, South Carolina. Arnold S. Goodstein is a former South Carolina Representative and Senator as well as Commissioner for the First District of the Department of Transportation. He currently serves as general counsel for the Charleston International Airport, is President of Dicari Development, Inc. and is CEO of Goodstein Law Firm, LLC in Summerville, SC.
Sam Hoerter is the former Director of Airports for Charleston Aviation Authority and Charleston International Airport. His thirty-year career in the aviation industry includes executive positions with international facilities, civilian and joint-use operations, as well as municipal and authority operations. Hoerter has taught extensively at universities such as George Washington University, Concordia University (Montreal) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is author of The Airport Management Primer, an industry textbook used by countless aviation executives, consultants and students worldwide.
More information on services and board members may be obtained on the website at scopussecurity.com.
