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What is the CIA's CARVER Methodology?

Are You Ready to Learn the Targeting/Assessment Methodology Utilized by the CIA and Special Operations Community?
SMI is the security industry's leader in the CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology.
Click here to get a FREE downloadable chapter from “The CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology" book.

Watch CARVERCON 2023 - The CARVER Mindset: How to Think Like a Spy Now!
SMI, the University of South Florida's Office of Corporate Training and Professional Education, the University of South Florida's Global and National Security Institute, and CARVER+ Assessment Software present this highly-informative/entertaining FREE webinar.
Click Here to Learn How to Think Like a Spy



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CARVER Strategic Assessment Training
Get Certified in the CIA's CARVER Target Analysis and Vulnerability Assessment Methodology
December 05-7, 2023 Orlando, Florida
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Online CARVER Certification
Not only is SMI the training leader in the CIA's CARVER Methodology, but we have also established ourselves as influencers in post-pandemic security strategy. In this unique online course, you will receive serious intellectual firepower to enhance your security and decision-making skills. Upon completion of the course you will receive your Certified CARVER Assessment Professional (CCAP) certificate from USF, as well as digital badge for LinkedIn.

The Global Security Consulting Bundle
Looking for industry insights into the complex world of global security? SMI now offers a roadmap for aspiring security professionals to establish their own international security practice. Understand what it REALLY takes to launch a competitive business.

Global Strategic Playbook
Have you ever wondered what it takes to operate a thriving international security firm? Have you always wanted to be an entrepreneur but didn't know where to begin? In this FREE online video series, get a sneak peek into the playbook of a trusted global consultancy.

SMI's Publications
At SMI, our philosophy is to continually create and share new intellectual property that benefits the global security community. Our Managing Director, Luke Bencie, has written numerous security books and published dozens of articles for journals such as Foreign Policy, Harvard Business Review, The Journal of Counterterrorism and Homeland Defense, and Business Insider.

The Global Security Program
We have been asked for years by security professionals (as well as management consultants) how they can replicate our international marketing and innovation presence. In this very intimate video series, we discuss building a global brand and performing best practices for attracting top tier clientele. Most importantly, we discuss actual solutions to common security consulting issues. Only $97!

The Global Security Consultant Podcast
With more than 140 countries under his belt, Luke Bencie has become a trusted advisor to other security consultants, as well as "kings, sheiks, warlords, and dictators." Listen to his interesting take on where the global security industry is heading. Join us for season three with new episode added monthly.
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