With over 90% of successful cyber-attacks requiring human interaction, your employees are now the number one point of entry for cybercriminals looking to harm your organisation. In most cases, they are let in via an employee clicking on something without thinking or reusing passwords. Focus on your employees. Your employees are your first line of …
Yesterday was a typically busy day, here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED. In the morning, Gurpreet Thathy, Mike Moran M Syl and I had a Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM), ‘bug sweeping’ operation in south London. Gurpreet and I then went to an office in Mayfair to assess their building for a potential ‘sweep’. Finally, we went to west London to collect a …
Earlier this week, I was on a task for a client in the Mayfair area. After the task, I walked around the local area and stumbled across Grosvenor Chapel in South Audley Street, close to our old office at 22 South Audley Street. The chapel was built in 1730 and during the Second World War, men and …
Here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, one of the services we provide are background checks on individuals. This became a valuable resource during my police career, especially during the onset of online dating. Many single people, looking for a relationship, would arrange a date with someone they had only been chatting with for a couple of days. As a detective, …
This week, I am training a client in the art of counter surveillance (CS). A skill I was taught by the Security Services and the Police. During the training the client and I have been travelling around London by foot, vehicle and on public transport. The techniques I teach are how to spot people following you and …
Today is the 96th birthday of Her Royal Highness, Queen Elizabeth. On behalf of everyone here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, we would like to wish Her Majesty The Queen a very happy birthday. This year is especially significant, as it marks Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. We borrowed the picture from the reception of the Society of Chemical …
Tomorrow is St. George’s Day and here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, we like to celebrate our patron saint. St. George’s Day used to be a national holiday in England. It is now an observance that is celebrated with parades, dancing and other activities. Flags with the image of St. George’s cross are flown on many buildings, and …
Last week our director of cyber security and countermeasures, Gurpreet Thathy was on an overseas task for a client. The job went well and the client was happy with the findings recommendations made during the security audit. The client put the team up at their own hotel and whilst it was a lovely hotel, Gurpreet noticed that …
Yesterday, I had a meeting with Simon P. Wagstaff BEM who is the CEO of the ASA Group. The ASA Group provide similar services to VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED, but concentrate in Asia. It’s great to meet new people, network and chat about potential linked operations. Simon, great to meet you and I hope your flight home today is easy …
This week has and remains busy with a variety of tasks being conducted by the team. Although Client taskings will always take priority, here at VALKYRIE (GB) LIMITED we are keen advocates of ensuring we stay on top of our skills and have a robust training regime in place which allows our team to brush up on …