G4S Risk Management's Global Intelligence System (GIS) is an online knowledge portal providing geopolitical intelligence on current threats and hazards worldwide.

GIS enables subscribers to understand and monitor political and security risks. Our country-specific threat assessments and travel information allow clients to make informed decisions to best protect their investments, assets and personnel.

Underpinning GIS is a quantitative risk rating model. Our analysts continuously assess the countries, cities and regions of the world, assigning a numeric rating based on the threat level in that area. This rating changes as and when threat levels increase or decrease, enabling clients to swiftly and accurately assess their risk exposure and respond accordingly.

GIS draws on the widest possible range of open and privileged sources. These include G4S's global footprint in over 110 countries, in-country contacts, open-sources, subscriptions, academia and the knowledge-base of G4S Risk Management employees.

Designed for those requiring easily accessible, up to date, information on the risks and threats they may face, GIS covers:

• Incident monitoring - global security incidents are continuously reviewed
• Political and security risk analysis - detailed assessment of threats including:
• Micro-security risks (low-level crime, limited infrastructure, environmental risks)
• Strikes, Riots & Civil Commotion
• Serious Organised Crime
• Terrorism
• Insurgency, Guerrilla and Civil Warfare
• International Armed Conflict
• Abduction, Kidnap for Ransom & Extortion (K&R)
• Risk modelling and mitigation - enabling the management of risk exposure
• Travel risk advisories - offering practical advice to travellers prior to departure and whilst in-country

GIS's sophisticated model considers a variety of risks to ensure the system is more nuanced and specific. Through GIS, G4S Risk Management enables clients to:

• Identify and effectively manage threats the business and their staff may face
• Make informed decisions on how to most effectively fulfill their business objectives
• Protect investments in staff and assets
• Proactively manage business continuity planning
• Reduce liability through ensuring staff and assets are provided with adequate protection whilst at home and abroad
• Demonstrate duty of care to employees, shareholders and wider stakeholders
• Review trends and search GIS's archive when building a business case
• Subscribe to the countries, territories and dependencies that relate specifically to their business

GIS is a password protected website containing information, intelligence and analysis on over 220 countries, territories and dependencies. GIS provides incident reports throughout the day, in addition to daily email summaries and weekly analysis.