Insights from Polaris
In our decades of industry experience, Polaris has encountered a variety of formidable security challenges across a broad spectrum of industries. The below Insights and Case Studies showcase our wide-ranging experience and serve as testaments to Polaris’ capabilities.
Security
Kidnap & Ransom: How to Mitigate the Risk
K&R risk is rising, with AI-enabled virtual kidnappings and crypto 'wrench attacks' targeting HNWIs. See regional hotspots and practical safeguards.
By AJ Minzer·
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Case study
Case study: How can fraud derail your timeshare sale?
A case study of a CJNG-linked timeshare resale scheme — shell LLCs, forged regulator letters, and Mexico wire transfers — and the red flags that unmasked it.
Interview
Steve Ward and Gordon Coyle break down Kidnap & Ransom Insurance
A candid discussion on K&R insurance: what policies cover, why private security moves faster than law enforcement, costs, and the rising crypto exposure.
Security moments of 2025
What was the civil unrest in Los Angeles in June 2025?
Overview of protests amid immigration policy enforcement in Los Angeles, from key locations and events to practical safety best practice takeaways.
Interview
Expert interview: Managing risk in changing times
Candid conversation on evolving corporate risk, cyber–physical integration, intergenerational teams, and AI’s role. Full Q&A plus embedded video.
Field guide
A guide to proactively managing employee malfeasance
Polaris helps businesses respond to employee malfeasance with consulting, anonymous reporting, forensic accounting, and digital forensics to limit exposure.
Field guide
What are Cybersecurity Boards and vCISO Consulting?
Meet new SEC expectations with expert board guidance, vCISO support, and metrics-driven readiness. Trainings, strategy, and rapid incident oversight.
Field guide
Six Essential Elements of a Security Mindset
Six essential elements that strengthen a security mindset: pre-preparation, layered protection, variation, awareness, communication, and a low profile.
Field guide
Reputation management and vetting with Polaris
Polaris supports brands with social media risk assessments, monitoring, and crisis PR consulting to navigate high-profile hires and online controversies.
Field guide
The Polaris Approach to Customized Intelligence Monitoring
Polaris' bespoke intelligence monitors track health, protests, crime, cyber, weather, and client-specific risks—curated by analysts to inform decisions.