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Successful organizations can be negatively impacted by not appropriately investigating, training or addressing specific workplace matters. In today’s environment, and with the ever-increasing expectations of workplace diligence, making sure you have access to impartial and experienced workplace investigators is crucial for any organization. If not addressed effectively, workplace problems can significantly impact organizations and individuals – financially and reputationally.

Our team provides security assessments, designs, and implementations for schools, colleges and universities across the nation. Our seasoned public safety professionals are dedicated to providing a safe educational environment for students, faculty and staff. We are experienced in both operational and technological education assessments that deliver the appropriate path to enhanced safety and security in K-12, colleges, and universities. We are sensitive to the unique challenges based on regional differences, community environments, financial needs, and sustainability.

Our research and investigations professionals provide technology-enabled, human-verified due diligence services for investors, corporations, and legal teams.

At Guidepost Solutions, we specialize in tailoring security services to your industry’s unique needs. Our certified professionals are dedicated to safeguarding your success.

Our consultants seamlessly integrate with your team, fostering ongoing collaboration and communication. We prioritize your specific circumstances, working in harmony to achieve collective success. With a vendor-agnostic approach, we boast a proven track record in complex, multi-technology enterprise environments.

We are committed to providing on-the-ground support, ensuring immediate assistance is available to organizations and individuals facing urgent situations.

The threat to companies being impacted by a cyber compromise is a growing reality supported by the daily headlines reporting cyber breaches. The responsibility to manage and protect information assets has moved from the server room to the board room, and many organizations cannot afford the executive leadership needed to effectively guide their investments to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of their information assets. Beyond continuous expertise and ample security experience, many companies desire clear leadership and guidance to carry them through daily operations and help navigate unfortunate events, such as a data breach.

Through our Enterprise Solutions team, we provide a full complement of services to organizations in order to expand and support their security capabilities. Bringing forward the full suite of offerings provided by Guidepost, our team delivers security operations competencies that can contribute to those already in place within an organization or allow a company to outsource security services that are not within their core competencies. In either scenario, our team will provide high-quality, dependable services on-demand.

Guidepost Solutions is a leader in the field of security consulting and risk management. We offer comprehensive solutions tailored to the unique needs of corporate executives, ultra-high net worth individuals, and family offices to maintain personal, business, and operational security, safety, and privacy.  Our services range from sophisticated global protection and emergency crisis response to security technology design and reputation and identity management. 

We have assisted a variety of financial services firms around the globe, including international investment banks, international commercial banks, mortgage companies, broker-dealers, clearing firms, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital funds, and domestic and regional commercial banks, along with a variety of financial technology and cryptocurrency firms.

We are frequently called upon to conduct internal investigations into allegations or suspicions of harassment or corrupt or fraudulent conduct by employees.

We are uniquely qualified to provide guidance and support to higher education institutions and K-12 school systems.

We understand the challenges that faith-based organizations face in identifying, addressing, and preventing issues such as sexual harassment and abuse. We are experts in assessing cultural and organizational risks and providing concrete steps to facilitate change.

Infrastructure encompasses a wide range of companies from construction firms, utility companies, and transportation and logistics companies, to telecommunications and internet service providers, and engineering services.

Our financial crime, compliance, and monitoring teams are operationally experienced in developing, deploying, and running risk management solutions to address the unique needs of global financial service firms while still providing an outstanding experience for customers.

The sports industry faces a host of risks and business challenges — from fan safety and security to team reputation and beyond — and the stakes are high.

Public authorities, construction companies and developers spend billions of dollars developing and building commercial, residential and infrastructure projects.

In the highly regulated pharmaceutical industry, our company offers a range of expert solutions designed to address critical needs and mitigate potential risks.

At Guidepost Solutions, we are committed to fostering a secure educational environment for students, faculty, and staff.

Welcome to the Independent Monitor (Monitor) Page related to the Magellan Diagnostics, Inc. (Magellan) resolution with the federal government involving lead testing that occurred between 2013 and 2017. This page provides relevant information related to Magellan’s resolution with the Government and Guidepost Solution’s (Guidepost’s) role as the Monitor.

Our culture centers on collaboration and excellence. We’re driven by curiosity and the ambition to learn from each other and grow from our collective experiences. No matter the role, we believe everyone plays a pivotal part in keeping Guidepost moving forward.      

In recent years, educational facilities have become prime targets for cyber threats. According to research, ransomware attacks on K-12 and higher education institutions have compromised over 6.7 million personal records worldwide, resulting in staggering financial losses exceeding $53 billion.

Updated: October 30, 2023 Report Released Please be advised that the release of Part 2 of Guidepost’s Independent Investigation Report for Oxford (Michigan) Community Schools has been issued. Please click here to download the report. In our haste to release the report before the end of the day, minor typos and formatting inconsistencies remained. These […]

Violence poses a significant threat to your institution’s safety and reputation. Our Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) services offer a proactive solution.

Guidepost Solutions fosters an inclusive environment of professionals who share common values. We treat each other with respect. We listen to and learn from one another with compassion and empathy. We encourage diverse viewpoints as we provide innovative solutions for our clients’ complex challenges.

Updated: October 3, 2023 Guidepost Solutions LLC (“Guidepost Solutions” or “we”) offers global investigations, compliance, monitoring, and security and technology consulting solutions for clients in a wide range of industries. Our address is 260 Madison Avenue, Third Floor, New York, NY 10016. We regard the privacy of individuals and the confidentiality of our clients’ business […]

Thanks for attending the ACI FCPA session: Taking Stock of AI for Compliance Monitoring: Companies at Various Phases of AI Integration Share Lessons Learned and Unintended Consequences. Below are additional tools and resources to help you build and enhance your AI compliance program.

WE ARE YOUR GUIDEPOST. We are a global team of investigators, experienced security and technology consultants, and compliance and monitoring experts. We provide solutions that help companies, government agencies, individuals, and their counsel solve problems, mitigate risks, resolve disputes, and protect lives, assets, and reputations.

Most organizations think of penetration testing in terms of cybersecurity. But the truth is, many vulnerabilities come from the physical world, often easier to exploit than digital systems. Over the years, Guidepost Solutions has conducted physical penetration tests for data centers, sports and entertainment venues, schools, multitenant office buildings and global corporations.  Evaluating an organization’s […]

With large events such as the Olympics, there is absolutely no room for strategic planning errors – the consequences can be tragic.  These events attract thousands of people from all over the world and require multiple layers of security, pre-planning and efficient coordination in order to ensure such a massive multi-venue and multi-week event is safe. […]

Many faith communities across the spectrum are taking a breath and asking themselves hard questions after this week’s release of the investigative report into the Southern Baptist Convention’s Executive Committee conducted by Guidepost. Sexual abuse and harassment are not unfamiliar issues for either private or public organizations.

Corporate executives and boards increasingly recognize that executive security involves more than just physical protection. This awareness has driven record demand for IRS 132 audits, also known as an Independent Security Study (ISS), in 2025, with continued growth expected in 2026. Despite the favorable tax advantages these studies may offer when addressing security risks, the […]

Did you know that U.S. federal regulators issued approximately 173 public enforcement actions against financial services providers in 2024? Over 35% of those enforcement actions resulted in some form of monetary penalty, restitution, or forfeiture, ranging from less than $10,000 to as much as $450 million. Although the regulatory landscape is shifting and there may […]

The hotel and hospitality industry navigates daily obstacles to ensure the safety and security of their guests and staff. The New York City Council is tackling one of those challenges by considering a bill known as the Safe Hotels Act, which would require hotel operators to “to equip all core employees with panic buttons and […]

Vetting potential business partners or investment opportunities for “red flags,” is critical to fully understanding potential risks before signing a contract. However, not all due diligence investigations are routine, as I was recently reminded with two cases that posed the following questions: 1) Is it enough to do only US-based due diligence on a foreign […]

Whether or not Elon Musk’s recent acquisition of Twitter is a good thing or bad thing for the future of social media (Twitter accepts buyout, giving Elon Musk total control of the company – The Verge), one aspect of social media is unlikely to change: the abuse of social media platforms, by seemingly anonymous users, to harass, threaten, disparage, humiliate, scam, or falsely accuse individuals or companies of a panoply of hot button social issues.

From private schools to K-12 school districts and from learning centers to universities, cyber attackers have expanded their targets to include the numerous entities that make up the education sector. Their ultimate goals remain the same: obtain sensitive information, hold these institutions (staff, faculty, students) as ransomware hostages and/or steal financial records to resell on the black market.

As immigration enforcement continues to be a priority for the administration, employers can no longer afford to take a reactive approach to Form I-9 compliance. The best defense against costly fines and reputational damage is a proactive internal audit, before Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) serves a Notice of Inspection (NOI). ICE recently updated its […]