ABOUT US
Risk Control Strategies (RCS) is a premier consulting, investigation and crisis management firm specializing in threat management, risk assessments and security solutions for the affluent community and major corporations. Our business philosophy is based upon the belief that it is our responsibility to provide clients a thorough and high quality work product with timely delivery.
The foundation of RCS is built on the company motto Servare Vitas, the Latin phrase meaning to save lives. This extends far beyond the traditional meaning and speaks to creating the framework for peace of mind by protecting human, financial and physical assets. By design, RCS is not for everyone, but more for the learned end user. This is evidenced by a methodology that draws upon its extensive experience in directing clients down the path that is in their true best interest in lieu of mechanically agreeing with initial wishes that will not lead to their desired results. The ultimate goal is to resolve the situation while ensuring the client moves forward productively and not in a manner that could ultimately cause them financial, personal or professional harm. Thus, RCS has gained their reputation for identifying and developing strategic solutions.
The firms distinguishing characteristic is the expertise of their personnel which is based upon a combination of hands-on industry experience, educational knowledge and most importantly, wisdom garnered from decades of dedication to our nations well being. RCS fuses this proven expertise through the effectual utilization of a team of renowned former federal and state law enforcement professionals, representing each industry related discipline. This, in concert with its preeminent technological inventory and service delivery, provides clients with a true world class firm.
RCS prides itself on understanding and meeting clients expectations by being a knowledgeable service provider that will participate with clients in creating individually tailored solutions.
Licenses & Affiliations
PI License Numbers: CA - 245994, NY - 11000140233, NV - 1499, NJ - 8627, FL - A 2900062, TX - 61360
Contractor's License Number: FL - EF20000965, CA - 930106, NY - 8627
FOUNDERS
Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Viollis professional business resume includes President & CEO of Corporate Risk Consulting, Senior Managing Director for Citigate Global Intelligence & Security and Vice President at Kroll where he served on their post September 11th Threat Assessment Team.
Over Dr. Viollis storied career in both law enforcement and security, he developed a diverse base of expertise in various areas of the criminal justice system ranging from his position as supervisor for the New York Countys District Attorneys Offices Criminal Court Unit and Security Specialist/Supervisor under the United States Space Command to CO of a Florida State Police Academy. He is a renowned public speaker and has served as a subject matter expert in workplace security, counter terrorism threat assessment, workplace violence, private client security, police training, exam validity, school violence and domestic violence. Dr. Viollis has been involved in thousands of investigations and specializes as a security advisor for the affluent community as well as in workplace violence behavioral analysis of which he is currently recognized as one of the foremost experts in the world.
He has authored books ranging from personal security for the affluent, workplace violence and workplace security. He is also the author and lead editor for Janes Publishings book Workplace Security and most recently co-authored Safe & SoundSecurity Solutions for the Affluent. In addition, he tours yearly on the speaking circuit presenting on issues ranging from workplace violence, Private Client Security and workplace security. Dr. Viollis has appeared and been quoted in media outlets including CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC, ABC, CNBC, CBS, ESPN, Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Entrepreneur Magazine, National Public Radio, CSO, Forbes, Worth, Business Insurance, CFO and Reuters. Currently, he serves as a columnist for Worth Magazine on security issues.
Dr. Viollis has served on the Board of Directors for the Society of Federal Workers Compensation and the Advisory Board for the Florida Partnership of Safety & Health. He is a regular speaker at multi-industry conferences and has served as an adjunct professor at Barry University. His professional affiliations have included National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Fraternal Order of Police, Business Executives for National Security, the National Safety Council, and the distinction of Honorary Assistant Attorney General for the State of Louisiana. He received his bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from John Jay College, an MPA from the University of Central Florida and earned a Ph.D. in Philosophy with a major in Business Administration from Madison University.
PAUL MICHAEL VIOLLIS, SR., Ph.D.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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212.267.6992
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Mr. Kane is president and founding partner of Risk Control Strategies (RCS) a national security and investigation firm specializing in security solutions, crisis response, and complex investigative matters. Prior to beginning his private consulting career, Mr. Kane was a 27-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he developed an expertise in criminal investigations, strategic planning, crisis resolution, and tactical leadership of comprehensive security operations worldwide. He has supervised and successfully resolved numerous investigations to include kidnappings, extortions and hostage situations. He has been responsible for myriad special events ensuring adequate security procedures were implemented based upon the level of threat. He has developed and implemented numerous policies and procedures regarding response to a variety of crisis situations and been assigned as the FBI on-scene tactical commander for a variety of operations both domestically and internationally.
Mr. Kane was selected to the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, the only full time civilian counterterrorism team in the world, and became a team leader of this elite FBI group. Prior to his retirement, he served as the agent-in-charge of the crisis management program and the FBI rapid deployment team based in Los Angeles from 1994 until 2001. The team was poised for 24 hour response to any terrorist incident or other crisis situation world-wide.
Mr. Kane continues to utilize his extensive investigative, security and crisis mitigation experience by providing services to a variety of government agencies, law firms, corporations, and private individuals. He has successfully assisted clients with investigations in the areas of threat mitigation, workplace violence, stalking, extortion, kidnapping, sabotage, embezzlement and employee theft. He also represents various high-profile individuals ensuring appropriate security measures have been deployed to protect them and their families.
He has lectured extensively on the topics of security, crisis management preparedness, workplace violence, hostage recovery, executive protection, and kidnap avoidance. Mr. Kane recently co-authored the book Silent Safety Best Practices for Protecting the Affluent with his business partner Paul Viollis. He is also a contributing author for various magazines and trade journals and has been a guest on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC and a variety of other local and national networks.
Mr. Kane has a bachelors degree from Baldwin Wallace College and a masters degree from Southern Illinois University. His professional affiliations include membership to the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, FBI Agents Association and National Association of Chiefs of Police. He is also a licensed Private Investigator in the State of California.
DOUGLAS R. KANE
PRESIDENT
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818.991.7475 (RISK)
INVESTIGATIONS, INTELLIGENCE & SECURITY
Companies face enormous risk when they explore business partnerships, new customers, mergers and acquisitions. At Risk Control Strategies (RCS), our primary goal is to provide our clients with a realistic, comprehensive approach to minimize risk, and ensure success in all business transactions and dealings. Prior to engaging in any business relationship, your knowledge of the respective company and individuals must be based on facts, not perception. Our experienced team provides these facts, in a timely matter, to our clients. We conduct investigations and research to aid in a wide array of business related transactions and other issues, including:
Donald J. (Don) Ackerman joined Risk Control Strategies as Vice President, after a 32-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he served in four field divisions and twice at FBI Headquarters. As a Special Agent of the FBI, Mr. Ackerman developed an expertise in strategic planning, crisis resolution, and tactical response. In his last assignment, he served as the Assistant Special Agent In Charge (ASAC) of the New York Division Gang/Criminal Enterprises Program. In this position he oversaw the investigation of criminal enterprises which were both national and international in scope, the Violent Crimes Program, and the "Innocent Images" Initiative, which targeted cyber-related crimes against children, to include pedophilia and child pornography.
Mr. Ackerman served as the first Deputy Chief of the New York Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force, which comprised over 150 law enforcement officers from ten agencies. He also supervised and was responsible for the overall operational success of various other multi-agency task forces, which included a variety of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Mr. Ackerman's extensive investigative experience and leadership has resulted in the successful resolution of countless high profile cases to include kidnappings, stalking, extortions, financial matters, terrorist incidents, and complex undercover investigations. He has conducted and supervised hundreds of tactical operations and served as the FBI's On-Scene-Commander for numerous major cases and multi-agency enforcement missions. He has extensive crisis management experience. He established and managed the FBI Joint Operations Command Post in Atlanta during the terrorism investigation subsequent to the events of September 11, 2001.
Mr. Ackerman has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from York College of Pennsylvania. His professional affiliations include the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, the FBI Agents Association, and the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association. He is licensed by the State of New York and New Jersey as a Private Investigator.
DONALD (DON) ACKERMAN
VICE PRESIDENT, NY OFFICE
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Patrick (Pat) Conley joined Risk Control Strategies as Managing Director after a 20 year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Special Agent. While with the FBI, Mr. Conley was responsible for investigating and resolving a variety of high profile cases; including complex white collar crimes, public corruption matters, kidnappings, extortions, bank robberies, and stalkings. His investigative expertise over the years has been recognized numerous times by the Director of the FBI and the heads of various state and local agencies.
As a result of Mr. Conleys work experience, obtained prior to joining the FBI, he was assigned to a variety of complicated fraud investigations and money laundering cases. In his investigative capacity, he provided extensive liaison and guidance to the banking industry and local law enforcement on recommended standards and security measures to prevent robberies, burglaries, theft and fraud. He has testified numerous times in Federal and State court on these matters. Since joining RCS he continues to utilize his vast expertise on a diverse array of investigative matters.
During his career he also served as the Los Angeles Crisis Management Coordinator and spent 17 years as a member of the FBI, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team, serving eleven years as Team Leader and one year as Team Commander. Mr. Conley planned and implemented dozens of security protection details for U.S. Government dignitaries and foreign officials. He has extensive experience in threat mitigation, conducting security assessments and evaluating the current level of risk.
In addition to his involvement in hundreds of tactical operations, Mr. Conley developed and implemented security plans for major domestic and International special events. He was the primary tactical representative for the Los Angeles Rapid Deployment Team, which was prepared to deploy worldwide in response to a major crisis involving the United States or its interests. He has been deployed throughout the United States and its territories to assist with the FBIs response to these crisis situations. In 2008, he was temporarily assigned to Afghanistan in furtherance of the FBIs enhanced counter-terrorism mission.
Mr. Conley has a Bachelors of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Northern Colorado. Prior to joining the FBI, he was the controller for a leading environmental engineering firm and spent several years as the financial manager for a high-tech software engineering firm in Denver, Colorado.
PATRICK CONLEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR, CA OFFICE
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Mr. Granish joins Risk Control Strategies (RCS) with numerous years of law enforcement, military and private sector experience. He is a 21 year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). In addition he served four years as a USAF medic, 10 years as a Special Agent with the Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) and concurrently was with the Colorado Springs Police Department in a supervisory capacity.
During Mr. Granishs FBI career he worked a wide variety of investigative assignments to include white collar investigations, counterterrorism, crisis management and violent crime matters. He was selected as the Intelligence Coordinator in response to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. In this capacity he was responsible for overseeing the collection of relevant information and providing daily intelligence briefings to federal, state and local entities identified as critical infrastructure components within Los Angeles. He was also trained as a Psychological Profiler and provided his skills on several significant criminal matters to include the infamous Night Stalker serial murder investigation.
Mr. Granish completed the last eight years of his FBI career as a Technically Trained Agent, supporting many high profile investigative and intelligence matters. He developed a specialty in overt/covert technical surveillance, countermeasures and computer/information systems security. He is well trained in the latest countermeasures commercially available and the ways to detect their presence utilizing state of the art equipment and techniques.
While serving with the AFOSI, he received specialized training in counterintelligence and counterespionage investigations as well as advanced training with the United States Secret Service (USSS) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in their Protective Service Operations programs.
Initially upon retiring from the FBI Mr. Granish joined Brinks, Inc, Armored Division as their Western Region Security Manager. He was responsible for all loss investigations, personnel briefings, facility security and robbery matters. He worked closely with local and federal law enforcement agencies assisting with their investigations of robberies and homicides wherein Brinks and its personnel were victims. For the last several years he has been working as a private investigator working numerous complex mortgage fraud investigations and security consulting assignments.
Mr. Granish received his undergraduate degree from the University of Colorado in Psychology and his Masters in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. He is a member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, has held a certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) and has a National Registry as an Emergency Medical Technician where he volunteers his time at special events.
DAVID R. GRANISH
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Mike joined Risk Control Strategies as the Managing Director of RCSs location in the Jacksonville, Florida area after a 28-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). While in the FBI he served in six FBI field divisions and twice at FBI Headquarters in the Violent Crime and Counterterrorism Divisions. He also served two tours of duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Mike possesses demonstrated leadership expertise in violent crime, counterterrorism, strategic planning, crisis resolution, and risk management, to include vulnerability assessments, executive protection and workplace violence.
Mike served as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the FBI office in Sacramento, California where he was responsible for the daily management of investigative and administrative operations of over 160 agent and support personnel and an area encompassing the Central Valley of California. He provided on scene supervision of several high profile investigations including providing leadership and direction of a multi agency task force that resulted in the prevention of a major terrorist incident in connection with the Y2K celebrations in the United States. Other major accomplishments in Mikes career include the thwarting of a planned Domestic Terrorist attack at the United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, Kansas to affect the escape of incarcerated terrorists and the resolution of the largest armored car heist in U.S. history in which resulted in recovery of $18.7 million of the $18.8 million taken. In addition, Mikes investigative and managerial experience resulted in the successful resolution of several other significant cases to include kidnappings, extortions, terrorist incidents, and complex undercover investigations. His efforts in overcoming statutory restrictions in one major investigation resulted in the United States Congress citing the case as an example for the need of roving wiretap legislation which was subsequently passed.
In addition to Michaels law enforcement career, he possesses experience in the field of electronic security and intrusion detection systems. Michael attended Clemson University where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Administrative Management.
MICHAEL B. HEARD
MANAGING DIRECTOR, FL OFFICE
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561.429.2370
William (Bill) Jonkey joined the RCS team in 2008 as managing director. He has enjoyed a fulfilling law enforcement career spanning 35 years. He spent 5 years with Long Beach Police Department prior to spending the next 30 years as a Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). During his career he supervised the Violent Crime Task Force which represented a variety of federal and local agencies. He has been responsible for investigating and resolving many different types of high profile cases; to include kidnappings, hostage situations, terrorist incidents and fugitive matters. His investigative expertise over the years has been recognized numerous times by the Director of the FBI and the heads of various local agencies.
During Mr. Jonkeys career he spent more than 20 years on the Special Weapons and Tactics Teams (SWAT) in Los Angeles and Las Vegas Divisions. He was also a Special Agent Bomb Technician (SABT) for over 20 years, specializing in bomb and explosive related investigations and providing training as lead instructor both nationally and internationally. He has been deployed throughout the United States to assist with the FBIs response to crisis situations. He has extensive experience in threat management, conducting security assessments and evaluating the current level of risk. His extensive investigative and management experience includes the supervision of Bomb Disposal Teams during the Atlanta Olympics and during several other special events attracting international attention.
Since retirement from the FBI, Mr. Jonkey has contracted with the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (US State Department), Anti-Terrorism Assistance Program (ATA), providing training in suicide terrorism and post blast investigation to 3rd world countries.
WILLIAM (BILL) JONKEY
MANAGING DIRECTOR, NV OFFICE
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775.721.9178
Kevin M. ORourke joined Risk Control Strategies as Managing Director, after a 25-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where he served in the New York City and Miami, Florida offices. During his last assignment, he served as Supervisory Special Agent of the multi-agency Violent Gang Task Force comprised of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. Investigations utilized advanced use of sophisticated and sensitive investigative techniques to infiltrate violent criminal enterprises that were regional and national in scope. As Program Coordinator, Mr. ORourke was responsible for the collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence and providing tactical assessments for all investigations within the Miami Gang/Criminal Enterprise Program.
Prior to this assignment, Mr. ORourke developed extensive experience as team leader of covert physical and sensitive surveillance operations. He has been deployed to conduct covert investigations for high profile cases throughout the United States. As a result of his expertise in this area he was selected to provide training to the United States Defense Intelligence Agency as well as MI-5 in London, England. Mr. ORourkes extensive investigative experience and leadership has resulted in the successful prosecution of numerous long-term investigations and federal convictions of over 300 criminal offenders for homicides, kidnappings, bank robberies, organized crime/RICO, drug conspiracies, financial matters, and terrorist incidents.
He has conducted and supervised countless tactical operations and served as the FBI On-Scene-Commander for numerous multi-agency enforcement missions. His investigative expertise over the years has been recognized numerous times by the Director of the FBI, the United States Attorneys Office and local law enforcement agencies. Mr. ORourke has developed the reputation of a tenacious investigator who was further recognized by the city of Miami, Florida when he was awarded the Commendation for Distinctive Service from the Mayor and City Commissioners.
Mr. ORourke has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from Rowan University. Prior to his career in the FBI, Mr. ORourke was a licensed Registered Representative and was the Manager of brokerage operations for the Central Jersey Bank and Trust Company. His professional affiliations include the FBI Agents Association, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association and the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI.
KEVIN O'ROURKE
MANAGING DIRECTOR,FL OFFICE
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Robert (Bob) E. Rattelman joined RCS as a consultant in 2003. Prior to joining RCS he was a 25-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in Los Angeles, California. At that time he coordinated the Los Angeles Fugitive Task Force which represented a variety of federal and local agencies. He has been responsible for investigating and resolving many different types of high profile cases; to include kidnappings, hostage situations, terrorist incidents and fugitive matters. His investigative expertise over the years has been recognized numerous times by the Director of the FBI and the heads of various local agencies.
Mr. Rattelman began his career as a Special Agent Accountant and conducted a variety of complicated fraud investigations and money laundering cases. He spent seventeen years with the FBI, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), five of those years as Team Commander. He has been deployed throughout the United States to assist with the FBIs response to these crisis situations. He has extensive experience in threat management, conducting security assessments and evaluating the current level of risk.
Since joining RCS Mr. Rattelman has worked a variety of complex investigations and has displayed the uncanny ability to uncover information that individuals have gone to great lengths to hide. He has elicited confessions from uncooperative subjects during a variety of these investigations. He has traveled extensively and continues to utilize his vast expertise on a diverse array of investigative matters.
ROBERT E. RATTELMAN
CONSULTANT, CA OFFICE
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STEVE RUBINO
MANAGING DIRECTOR &
PRACTICE LEADER
PERSONAL PROTECTION SERVICES
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With over three decades of Law Enforcement and Personal Protection expertise, Mr. Rubino built the RCS Personal Protection team from professionals with diverse backgrounds designed to serve individuals, families and corporations on a global platform regardless of risk level or venue. Steves commitment to courage under fire is evidenced through his 19 commendations for Bravery which included, two (2) separate Life Saving Awards, two (2) officer of the year awards, The Special Award of Honor from the International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association and a nomination for the Medal of Valor for his actions, while off duty, in the apprehension of a gunman while shooting into a crowd of innocent people. In concert with his personal achievements, Mr. Rubino mastered his supervisory skills through numerous high risk undercover operations, crime suppression task forces, dignitary protection teams and a highly a select joint federal task force.
Steve's unique educational platform was built upon his training through the United States Secret Service and the Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission. His academic foundation continues to be complemented by the hundreds of actual hours he steadily logs on a yearly basis in protecting individuals/groups of all ages and backgrounds regardless of the level of risk or their notoriety. His respect in the legal community has earned him the recognition of an expert witness in both State & Federal Court.
Steve has lectured extensively throughout the United States on security, undercover and surveillance operations, and executive protection techniques. He received extensive notoriety as case agent during an investigation which was appealed to the Supreme Court and subsequently become a landmark 4th Amendment decision. This matter was highlighted in Life Magazine, Time Magazine, Newsweek, and the PBS Documentary Show, Odyssey.
Gregory H. Sexton joined RCS after serving 30 years with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). His responsibilities ranged from providing investigations in international and domestic terrorism, bank robberies, kidnappings and violent crime. He also served a member of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team (HRT), where he supervised the HRTs maritime team and trained with Navy Seals, Army Delta Force, as well as anti-terrorist teams from England, France, Germany and Norway. He has extensive crisis management, security and investigative experience.
GREGORY H. SEXTON
CONSULTANT
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Ms. Winningham comes to Risk Control Strategies from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), where she served as a Special Agent for 13 years. In her last assignment with the FBI, Ms. Winningham was the Supervisory Special Agent for the Crisis Response Squad of the Los Angeles Field Office. Her responsibilities included oversight and management of the Evidence Response Team, the Crisis Negotiations Team, the Special Weapons and Tactics Team, and the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) response (which included all operational WMD components).
During her career with the FBI, Ms. Winningham developed an expertise in strategic planning, crisis resolution, and tactical response of comprehensive security and crisis management operations worldwide. She has supervised multiple operational deployments of FBI resources, including overseas operations to Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kosovo, the Philippine Islands, Indonesia and Greece. She established and managed the FBI command post during the 9/11 terrorism investigation. She has managed critical incidents, planned and coordinated protection details for U.S. Government officials, supervised tactical operations in response to numerous kidnappings and extortion matters, and coordinated the FBI response to multiple special events.
Ms. Winningham has a bachelors degree from the University of Texas El Paso, where she specialized in Soviet and East European Politics. She is a Russian speaker, and attended the Russian School at Middlebury College, Vermont. She also served in the U.S. Army as an Ordnance Officer and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division for several years. Ms. Winningham brings over 17 years of operational experience in crisis resolution and threat management. She is a valuable resource to corporate as well as private clients serviced by Risk Control Strategies.
ANNA WINNINGHAM
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
CLIENT RELATIONS
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Prior to joining RCS, Dennis J. Franks was an attorney and 22-year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Since his FBI retirement he has worked in the private investigation and security consulting field.
Mr. Franks served in various capacities during his FBI career. His last assignment was as supervisor of the Houston Divisions Special Operations Group. Mr. Franks also supervised several investigative squads during his career, to include criminal enterprise squads, a multi-agency task force and intelligence group. He held collateral assignments as Assistant Crisis Management Coordinator, Assistant Legal Advisor and Undercover Program Coordinator. In these capacities, Mr. Franks was involved in numerous counterterrorism, counter-intelligence and criminal program investigations.
In addition to his management experience, Mr. Franks served as an investigator and case agent of several complex cases that utilized sophisticated investigative techniques and undercover operations. For his exemplary efforts he received over twenty commendations. He was also a member of the FBIs Special Weapons and Tactics team for eight years. Mr. Franks was an international police instructor at the International Law Enforcement Academy, Bangkok, Thailand; at the Middle East Law Enforcement Academy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates; and in Bucharest, Romania in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Defense.
Mr. Franks has a bachelors degree from North Carolina State University and a Juris Doctor degree from Campbell University School of Law. Prior to his career in the FBI, Mr. Franks was a licensed attorney and a state prosecutor in North Carolina. He is a licensed private investigator, security consultant and personal protection officer in the State of Texas.
DENNIS FRANKS
MANAGING DIRECTOR, TX OFFICE
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281.932.2305
CYBER SECURITY
Cyber communication is crucial to the operations of government, business, and private citizens. Computers and networks essentially run the critical infrastructures that are vital to our national defense, economic security, and public health and safety. Unfortunately, many computer systems and networks were not designed with security in mind. In today’s world, the importance of cyber security to organizations and private clients can not be understated, particularly in light of current Internet hacking / malicious code activities. Companies and municipalities may be required by law to have ‘secure’ systems and these security measures must be measured against existing laws, guidelines, and industry best practices.
To determine if your organization is secure the ISO (International Organization for Standardization), via ISO/IEC 17799:2005, has established guidelines and general principles for initiating, implementing, maintaining, and improving information security management in an organization. These guidelines recommend organizations have a comprehensive vulnerability assessment conducted to identify vulnerabilities to the system and how well the current infrastructure and security management systems address the identified risks and exposures.
