ASIS International's Crisis Management and Business Continuity (CMBC) Community presents Crisis Communications: Lessons from the Frontlines, a moderated Q&A with Don Aviv, CPP, PSP, PCI, CEO of Interfor International on Wednesday, April 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EDT).
Crisis communications is one of the most consequential and often misunderstood competencies in the security profession. In this Lunch & Learn session, ASIS International's Crisis Management and Business Continuity Community sits down with Don Aviv, CPP, PSP, PCI, CEO of Interfor International, for a candid, frontlines-informed conversation on what it truly takes to communicate effectively when it matters most. Drawing on extensive real-world experience navigating high-stakes crises across industries, Don will share his perspective on the security professional's role in crisis communications planning and execution, the hard lessons learned when communications efforts have succeeded or fallen short, and the often-overlooked intersection of security and media relations. Whether you are looking to strengthen your organization's crisis communications framework, earn a seat at the table when a crisis unfolds, or simply better understand how the media operates in high-pressure situations, this session will deliver practical, experience-driven insights you can put to work immediately.
About our Featured Guest:
Don Aviv, CPP, PSP, PCI, is the Chief Executive Officer of Interfor International, a New York–based corporate intelligence and security consulting firm with a more than 50-year history supporting multinational organizations. In his role, he oversees the firm’s global operations and leads Interfor’s investigations, threat management, and security consulting practices, advising Chief Security Officers, General Counsel, Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, and family offices on complex cross-border investigations, threat intelligence, and critical security and risk matters.
Prior to joining Interfor, Aviv served as Head of Global Security for a publicly traded technology company, where he was responsible for security and safety operations across 240 offices worldwide.
A published author and recognized authority on threat intelligence, physical security, and corporate investigations, Aviv is a frequent media contributor and regularly serves as an expert witness in matters involving security, investigative practices, and risk management. He also serves on the boards of several security and technology startups and supports a range of nonprofit organizations focused on advancing the security profession.