Feed Editor 19 Feb 2009 16:18:04 GMT Ridge Global provides strategic consulting services that advance the security and economic interests of businesses and governments worldwide. http://www.ridgeglobal.com en July 12, 2010 - Secretary Tom Ridge, the first U.S. secretary of Homeland Security and the 43rd governor of Pennsylvania, addressed key intelligence and information sharing issues before an audience of leading global intel practitioners from the United States and Europe at a conference in Dungarvan, Ireland. 12 Jul 2010 23:47:10 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/tom-ridge-keynotes-global-intel-conference/index.php 678C9337-2471-472F-9DDE-4156679B34DE WASHINGTON, D.C., and MELBOURNE, Australia – June 8, 2010 – Ridge Global, an international security firm led by Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and Soloren Consulting, an interdisciplinary professional services firm, have formed an alliance to provide enhanced security and enterprise risk management services to clients in the Asia-Pacific region, the two companies announced today. 8 Jun 2010 12:45:10 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/ridge-global-soloren-form-international-alliance/index.php B4FC5EB6-CA1F-4909-98C1-BECAC563AEE5 June 1, 2010 – Ridge Global, an international provider of security and risk management services, today announced the appointment of Jocelyn Gamble as Director of Client Management. 1 Jun 2010 11:46:11 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/ridge-global-names-jocelyn-gamble-director-of-client-management/index.php 7C931A50-2CA0-493B-A959-88C77400DA92 May 24, 2010 - CFR hosted Tom Ridge, the nation's first Homeland Security Secretary, in New York City on May 24, 2010, as part of its HBO History Makers Series. 25 May 2010 02:26:31 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/council-on-foreign-relations-hosts-tom-ridge-history-makers-series/index.php D509C324-B1F4-467A-9BB7-2C25A2F3EF08 The current state of cyber threats and global readiness marked the theme of remarks by Tom Ridge to business and government leaders from 40 nations. 5 May 2010 19:14:02 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/tom-ridge-addresses-worldwide-cybersecurity-summit/index.php 76ABBB4C-D38E-40A4-A65F-9AC7FB5B36CB Washington, DC, and King of Prussia, PA - April 20, 2010 – Ridge Global and Prism eSolutions (Prism) have created a strategic alliance to offer enterprise risk management services to the private and public sector markets. Ridge Global, an international security firm led by Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania, and Prism, a market leader in quality management software solutions, will offer a broad suite of services including training, consulting and software for loss prevention and risk mitigation. 20 Apr 2010 12:11:28 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/ridge-global-prism-esolutions-form-strategic-alliance-to-adress-growing-enterprise-risk-management-needs/index.php 49E91EB3-5835-4569-A3AD-D8F0FDE14018 April 7, 2010 - On Friday, April 9, Secretary Ridge and General Clark will participate in the Wiley Lecture Series at Texas A & M University to discuss security issues, including al Qaeda, Afghanistan and homegrown terrorism. 7 Apr 2010 17:13:59 GMT http://wiley.tamu.edu/ 62F01C31-ECBF-4752-BB38-0A6BDD77CF91 PITTSBURGH, PA; FAIRFAX, VA; and WASHINGTON, DC – March 8, 2010 – Geospatial Holdings, Inc. (OTCC BB: GSPH), Pace Global Energy Services (Pace), and Ridge Global have created a strategic partnership to offer infrastructure services to the energy, telecom, electrical distribution, industrial, municipal and government sectors. 8 Mar 2010 14:36:10 GMT http://mail.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/geospatial-holdings-pace-and-ridge-global-form-strategic-partnership/index.php 5D0149DE-1259-420B-89F1-DA6AFA448B96 March 2, 2010 - The increasing number of cyber threats to the global supply chain marked a keynote address by Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, delivered today at a Washington, DC symposium co-sponsored by CACI International and the U.S. Naval Institute. 2 Mar 2010 16:27:56 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/tom-ridge-speaks-on-cyber-security-and-the-global-supply-chain/index.php E1C9823E-6725-4DAF-9583-D65982461EEC February 16, 2010 – FacilityONE, Pace Global Energy Services, and Ridge Global have created a strategic partnership to offer integrated energy, sustainability, facility maintenance and security services to the healthcare, education, commercial, and government sectors. 16 Feb 2010 14:10:15 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/facilityone-pace-ridge-global-form-strategic-partnership/index.php 0AEB3AF8-8729-4701-9A87-01FB141CFA8D January 15, 2010 - In the spirit of those historically revered, and simultaneously dreaded New Year’s resolutions, let’s examine seven security objectives that every corporation engaged in global trade may want to consider in 2010. 15 Jan 2010 18:56:25 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/new-year-resolutions-for-global-trade-security/index.php 83F612A1-9027-48D2-977A-AB728B799087 January 15, 2010 - Luke Ritter, Global Trade Security principal at Ridge Global, will speak on January 28th at an event hosted by the New Hampshire International Trade Resource Center. 15 Jan 2010 15:34:55 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/documents/TSMNHSpeakingEventLukeRitter.pdf 74AD66D6-AE5C-40C7-AF9C-1214FAF2D47B January 12, 2010 – Ridge Global, an international provider of security and risk management services, today announced the expansion of the company’s executive team with the appointment of Steve Kohler as principal of Corporate Strategy and Growth. 12 Jan 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/ridge-global-names-steve-kohler-to-executive-team/index.php 8AB63A13-9B5F-407C-B169-889EFDE09A78 January 6, 2010 - Pace Global Energy Services and Ridge Global have created a strategic alliance to offer joint services to the energy and industrial markets. Pace, the world’s premier energy consulting firm, and Ridge Global, an international security firm led by Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, will offer a broad suite of services including comprehensive risk management support, strategic security planning for energy infrastructure, and energy asset due diligence. 6 Jan 2010 15:01:00 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2010/pace-ridge-global-form-strategic-alliance/index.php 39B55E44-AD6A-47AC-BA2E-7700E9D23A0B January 5, 2010 - Luke Ritter, global trade security leader at Ridge Global, discusses the competitive advantage of a comprehensive risk management strategy. 5 Jan 2010 20:15:49 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/documents/TSM_QA_2010.pdf 3FD2988F-A6C0-43D7-AD1D-DF9050069E10 December 22, 2009 - President Barack Obama today announced the appointment of Howard Schmidt as the U.S. government's new cyber security coordinator. Schmidt, a Ridge Global Advisory Board member, has 40 years of seasoned computer security experience, including former executive positions at eBay and Microsoft. 22 Dec 2009 19:02:50 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge-global-advisory-board-member-howard-schmidt-named-cyber-security-chief/index.php AD97F2AB-1C87-41EF-837A-968A772651B5 December 9, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania, has joined the advisory board of the Canada Institute, a leading program of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. 9 Dec 2009 21:26:50 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge-global-ceo-tom-ridge-joins-canada-institute-advisory-board/index.php 84DC9CA6-F840-4B8C-8608-E8A28306E578 November 11, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, a former combat soldier and the first US Secretary of Homeland Security, releases a statement honoring America's veterans. 11 Nov 2009 19:11:36 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/statement-by-the-honorable-tom-ridge-on-veterans-day/index.php DE362A22-5096-434B-8DF1-EBCFF614C162 November 4, 2009 - Secretary Tom Ridge will join former Vice President Al Gore, Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair, Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Howard Koh and Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell on Friday, November 6, 2009 for "The New Global Dynamic: Critical Security Issues in the 21st Century," a conference hosted the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia. 4 Nov 2009 21:25:58 GMT http://ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/secretary-tom-ridge-to-address-world-affairs-council/index.php 6D4F2229-6952-4B53-B8D1-D7E0F5D8C4DB October 15, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge addressed security and economic issues relevant to nuclear energy, as the clean, carbon-free power source gains renewed attention as a means to decrease U.S. dependence on foreign oil. Ridge made his keynote remarks at the Nuclear Energy Symposium, held Thursday, October 22nd, at The Pennsylvania State University. 15 Oct 2009 17:58:47 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge-global-ceo-tom-ridge-keynotes-nuclear-energy-conference/index.php 6936FE60-94EE-4035-ABB1-999E1433FC44 October 13, 2009 - Vanguard Magazine speaks with Ridge Global's Tom Ridge about mutual security interests shared by Canada and the United States. 13 Oct 2009 15:29:20 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/interview-with-secretary-tom-ridge-on-cross-border-collaboration/index.php 2EB9B690-B456-42AE-91A1-E4C0374C32D8 October 7, 2009 - Enhancing public sector leadership and outcomes through innovative use of technology was the focal point of Tom Ridge's keynote remarks at the annual Government and Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC), held this year in Ottawa. 7 Oct 2009 20:31:36 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge-global-ceo-tom-ridge-speaks-at-GTEC-2009/index.php A0AB3CC8-483E-4BDD-AFB9-6ABF1B436D83 October 6, 2009 - Former U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge delivered a keynote address at the 2009 North American Forum, addressing the issues of North American security, economic resiliency and greater cooperation among Canada, Mexico and the United States. The three-day gathering of high-level leaders was held this year in Ottawa. 6 Oct 2009 18:43:52 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom-ridge-keynotes-north-american-forum-2009/index.php 8EC179B2-395A-4131-BAC4-3004A7E4A55A October 5, 2009 - In a recent interview with Loss Prevention Magazine, Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge discusses e-commerce and how companies can mitigate data breaches and other risk scenarios in today's highly internet-driven marketplace. 5 Oct 2009 19:42:24 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/managing-e-commerce-risk-in-a-21st-century-marketplace/index.php 9342E636-F9B5-49A7-A108-0E2A4C4F08C4 September 11, 2009 - Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, attended the Flight 93 National Memorial Service today, marking the eight-year remembrance of the tragic attacks of 9/11. Ridge serves as honorary co-chair of the Flight 93 National Memorial Campaign, along with General Tommy Franks (Ret.). 11 Sep 2009 16:18:04 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/in-remembrance-of-september-11-2001/index.php 3FFB8E5D-0BF1-4067-9F61-E6540F6884F4 September 10, 2009 - Ridge Global's Chris Furlow discusses today's growing cyber threats and the actions that can help businesses overcome them. 10 Sep 2009 16:33:54 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/documents/ChrisFurlowCyberSecurityQA2009_001.pdf 646E22EE-6653-4F3F-89BE-0683E98878FE August 6, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, former governor of Pennsylvania and the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, will speak at a special Flight 93 National Memorial fundraising dinner on the evening of September 11th in Pittsburgh, PA. 6 Aug 2009 18:18:58 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/secretary-ridge-to-speak-at-flight-93-national-memorial-fundraiser/index.php 25A58625-B78C-4827-B9C0-C7F11D7F281C Tom Ridge and fellow members of the National Security Preparedness Group met with Secretary Napolitano to discuss progress the Department has made in meeting 9/11 recommendations, issued five years ago this week. 24 Jul 2009 21:10:13 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/Ridge-Kean-Hamilton-Napolitano-discuss-9-11-recommendations-progress/index.php DA078558-CFD7-4BBE-8AB4-9A9916E55E34 July 17, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania, has joined the National Security Preparedness Group, launched this week by the Bipartisan Policy Center, located in Washington, DC. 17 Jul 2009 15:08:25 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_joins_bipartisan_national_security_preparedness_group/index.php BC5B6044-75DC-4BB7-99D9-20476D0CB002 July 14, 2009 - In a recent interview, Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge discusses how businesses can identify hidden risks through careful scrutiny and crisis planning scenarios. 14 Jul 2009 14:44:05 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/risk_management_requires_anticipating_risks/index.php 62179729-89BA-4913-B47D-38C164898263 June 17, 2009 - Luke Ritter, head of the Global Trade Security practice at Washington, DC-based Ridge Global, discussed counter-piracy issues in a speech at the Hemaya Security Seminar, held in Doha, Qatar. 17 Jun 2009 15:59:19 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/luke_ritter_addresses_qatar_security_seminar_on_counter-piracy/index.php ED21F011-26A9-4CB0-8F73-53F795F77F25 June 8-12, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge spoke to members of the American Chambers of Commerce in Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore during a week-long visit to Asia, where he discussed supply chain security, global economic challenges, corporate governance and growing international security concerns, such as North Korea. 12 Jun 2009 14:47:49 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_addresses_business_leaders_in_beijing_shanghai_singapore/index.php 595E4DAE-3BF6-4B2D-8379-7C9F0DCE21B5 June 5, 2009 - Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and former governor of Pennsylvania, keynoted the 2009 CoBank Energy Directors Conference, discussing energy security, alternative fuels and economic issues with leaders of U.S. energy cooperatives. 5 Jun 2009 19:04:43 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_addresses_energy_issues_at_cobank_conference/index.php 80C0A8EE-6790-408F-B661-D7D9FA91BF60 May 21, 2009 - Secretary Tom Ridge paid tribute to the public service of his friend and former colleague, Admiral James Loy, former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, former Coast Guard Commandant and this year's recipient of the American Security Challenge Patriot Award. 21 May 2009 15:39:39 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_honors_admiral_james_loy/index.php 970AEF9C-B22E-46B8-9BA1-D1F75AC97816 May 14-15, 2009 - "Creating Enterprise Value: The Net Gain of Security in a Risk-Based World" was the subject of remarks by Secretary Tom Ridge, president and CEO of Ridge Global, as he spoke to attendees of the National CFO conference held by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). 15 May 2009 18:27:37 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge_global_executives_speak_at_national_CFO_conference/index.php CBB9F49A-2386-4640-8D74-55743DA35003 May 13, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge, the first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, delivered the keynote address today at the National Homeland Defense Foundation's Thought Leadership Conference, co-sponsored by Science Applications International Corporation. 13 May 2009 16:13:37 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_keynotes_national_homeland_defense_foundation_conference/index.php EAD9C425-5FB8-48B1-890A-02D424EE2949 April 17, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge spoke recently with CPA Insider to discuss the value of viewing risk management as a core business function. 17 Apr 2009 21:17:08 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/risk_management_during_tough_economic_times/index.php F8A530EF-3794-4CCD-890F-EE42259DCC45 March 26, 2009 - In the latest issue of Cargo Security International, supply chain security expert Luke Ritter discusses how cargo scanning can be made more "eco friendly." 26 Mar 2009 19:56:15 GMT http://ridgeglobal.com/news/documents/RitterCSIAM9PDF2009.pdf 84F1AEA3-07D5-477D-AC9C-0B7D8663BC64 March 17, 2009 - In an interview with Peter Budoff of Medill on the Hill, Ridge Global's Chris Furlow discusses the challenge of securing "soft targets" in free and open societies. 17 Mar 2009 20:04:49 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/chris_furlow_on_terrorism_and_soft_targets/index.php 3ADBAB92-DCFC-49D2-B43B-0BD0B07D0EE5 March 16, 2009 - The nation's first secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security spoke today with Federal News Radio about the challenges and future of America's 15th Cabinet department, six years after its creation. 16 Mar 2009 17:20:48 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/sixth_year_anniversary_of_the_department_of_homeland_security/index.php 787540B2-5537-4D94-9AB6-6E2E86837659 March 11, 2009 - Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge spoke at the Merchant Risk Council's 7th annual e-Commerce Payments and Risk Conference in Las Vegas today. Ethoca, the leader in collaborative fraud management and an MRC Signature Sponsor Member, sponsored the keynote presentation by the nation's first secretary of Homeland Security. 11 Mar 2009 19:44:42 GMT http://ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_keynotes_e-commerce_security_conference/index.php 11814A4E-41C8-47BD-A44C-12954FD62925 March 12, 2009 - After speaking to participants of the 7th annual Merchant Risk Council Conference, held yesterday in Las Vegas, Nevada, former Secretary Tom Ridge sat down with KNPR's Dave Berns for an interview to discuss growing security issues that affect both U.S. security and the U.S. and global economies. 12 Mar 2009 19:25:46 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/secretary_tom_ridge_discusses_current_state_of_terrorism/index.php 01598B96-3586-43CC-BB0B-CAD8F6D46CC5 February 28, 2009 - Speaking to Kathleen Petty, host of CBC Radio's "The House," Ridge Global CEO and America's first U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge addressed Canada's concerns of renewed talks about a North American Security perimeter. Ms. Petty also interviewed David Emerson, former Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister. 28 Feb 2009 17:28:09 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/tom_ridge_interview_on_north_american_security_perimeter/index.php D2E43B51-2DAC-4816-83FC-36D74634CA56 March 4, 2009 - Speaking at a forum hosted by the National Guard Bureau and its military comptroller chapter, Secretary Tom Ridge today addressed approximately 900 members of the Guard's financial management community on how to do more with less in today's challenging financial times and uncertain security environment. 4 Mar 2009 17:22:58 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge_addresses_national_guard/index.php CF3FA698-4BCD-4FD3-B5F5-504D42DF0098 February 27, 2009 - Chris Furlow, Ridge Global's U.S. Public Sector Practice Leader, today addressed attendees of the American Bar Association's 4th annual Homeland Security Law Institute during a forum entitled: “The Business of Homeland Security: A Public and Private Sector Perspective on Procurement and Development of Homeland Security Technology and Services.” 27 Feb 2009 17:24:38 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/furlow_addresses_homeland_security_law_institute/index.php 62989C8D-3D44-46A2-933B-7AE9DD7DFCC4 February 19, 2009 - Speaking today to Tom Clark of CTV's "Power Play," former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security and Ridge Global CEO Tom Ridge lauded Barack Obama's trip to Canada and the positive message the U.S. president delivered to America's neighbor to the north. 19 Feb 2009 17:25:56 GMT http://www.ridgeglobal.com/news/2009/ridge_lauds_trip_to_canada_by_president_obama/index.php 57F6AB30-0F38-4D76-A0B1-28A2DA3F06DF