Governments across the World have spent vast amounts of money on measures to counter terrorist activities, particularly since 9^th September 2001 when terrorists made devastating attacks on the USA. But headline grabbing attacks still occur as demonstrated by recent events in Mumbai where terrorist gunmen killed almost 200 people. Many terrorist attacks are thwarted but the post mortem analysis often reveals shortcomings in Government activities. Worse, studies in the UK have revealed a disturbing pattern of Government behaviour that will lead to further security failures.

A more sober analysis shows the modern day terrorist to be well educated, competent, innovative, and with access to a wide range of technology and weapons, and Government must change to meet this challenge. To effectively counter modern terrorism co-ordinated action across many Government departments is essential. But post-mortems of terrorist incidents have revealed:

• Inadequate communication between government departments
• Deficiencies in emergency services technical communication systems
• A lack of understanding of policy and procedures

g7 strongly advocate that improve National Security requires:

• A Best of Breed approach to Intelligence, Processes, People and Technology
• Good co-operation between government departments and agencies such as the intelligence services, armed forces and police
• That investment in security apparatus should be fully integrated with operational processes to ensure its most effective use
• Constant review and a mechanism to avoid the development of departmental complacency

There are many competent suppliers of security apparatus, and many competent security consultants, but there are a very small group of individuals who have the proven ability to assess, design and implement comprehensive and effective anti-terror security solutions. There have been many tests of the UK ability to deal with terrorist threats, and as a result the UK has developed a unique and proven capability to deal effectively with terrorism. g7 has built its capability around the best-qualified and most experienced UK anti-terror alumni.

For government, g7 can ensure that your security team is the most appropriate and most experienced for your unique needs. g7 staff is comprised of seasoned professionals with decades of experience in monitoring activity, collecting intelligence, sharing information and fusing this information into actionable, pre-emptive responses.

Utilising the latest best practice in risk and security consultancy coupled with the commercial discipline of formal project and service management, g7 will be engaged in the full project lifecycle covering design, implementation and management. Adherence to process, proven expertise and co-operative working ensures a good result for our clients.

g7 use proven techniques and hard-earned experience to protect rulers, government, people, critical infrastructure and national assets, and insure government has the information and systems necessary to lead and make the right decisions.