At International Security Services, Inc. (ISS), our work speaks volumes—and the media has taken notice. From high-impact projects to meaningful community partnerships, ISS continues to be a leader in safety, innovation, and professionalism. Here’s a look at how we’ve been making headlines across New York City and beyond.
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Date: December 2024
Topic: Executive Protection Demand Surge
After the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Business Insider explored the rising demand for executive protection services. Michael Kozhar explained that while interest has increased, most companies are still slow to act unless such incidents become more frequent.
“If these incidents become more frequent, the atmosphere surrounding the purchase of security services will change drastically.”Read the full article →
— Michael Kozhar, CEO, ISS
Date: December 2024
Topic: Targeted Attack Analysis
In an in-depth interview with Bored Panda, Kozhar broke down the tactics used in the killing of Brian Thompson, describing it as a “sophisticated” act likely planned using publicly available information. He emphasized the gap between what law enforcement can do and how private security plays a complementary role in threat prevention.
“He may not be professional but he was sophisticated. He planned this well in advance, used open-source information... It is still surprising that the NYPD has not caught or identified this person within three days.”Read the full article →
— Michael Kozhar, CEO, ISS
Date: December 2024
Topic: Market Response to Corporate Threats
In an exclusive with TMZ, Kozhar shared that ISS experienced a notable increase in inquiries from corporate clients after the Thompson assassination. However, he noted that despite the urgency expressed, many companies remain hesitant to invest in external executive protection.
“Everyone makes their decisions over very prolonged periods… most companies are more likely to increase their in-house security rather than invest in external services.”Read the full article →
— Michael Kozhar, CEO, ISS
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