Don Aviv

In this episode BK has Don Aviv.  We discussed his family lineage, current events in Israel, how elections are manipulated, and current security threats.  This one is full of fascinating stories and information!

Don Aviv is the President of Interfor International, a 50-year-old corporate intelligence and security consulting firm based in New York.  Through its world-wide footprint, Interfor routinely handles complex investigations, intelligence gathering, and security projects for Fortune 500 companies, private equity groups and family offices.

Don oversees day-to-day operations of the company and heads Interfor’s Global Investigations & Security Consulting divisions.  He has extensive experience in corporate investigations, physical & cyber security consulting, crisis mitigation, threat assessments, business risk analysis, and intelligence gathering. 

Prior to joining Interfor, Mr. Aviv was the Chief Security Officer for a Fortune 500 tech company based in Massachusetts.  

 Mr. Aviv is often interviewed by the media about corporate investigations, security, and physical security matters.  He is the author of many articles on physical security, global investigations, threat mitigation, and matters relating to corporate security. Mr. Aviv serves as an expert witness on security-related legal matters.

Mr. Aviv is a Board Certified Protection Professional (CPP); a Board Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP); and a Professional Investigator (PCI, Professional Certified Investigator).  He is also a licensed New York State Private Investigator.  Mr. Aviv has been a member of ASIS for over 20 years and was formerly the Vice Chairman of the ASIS International Security Services Council (SSC).  He holds a BA from the University of Rochester and an Alpha Phi Sigma MS in Criminal Justice from Suffolk University.  

 Mr. Aviv was an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC), teaching Homeland Security and Emergency Management courses.  He is Chair of the board of Strength-to-Strength, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting victims of terrorism.  Mr. Aviv is also a board member of The Community Security Service (www.thecss.org), a non-profit organization dedicated to training and protecting local communities.

Mr. Aviv is an advisor and board member of a number of tech start-ups in the security and intelligence sectors.

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