Founded in 1963 by A. Lipman, Guardsmark is a private security company that offers a range of security services to individuals and corporate clients. The company offers a variety of risk assessment solutions that aid in the prevention of theft, vandalism and workplace violence. It assists clients in the protection of their employees, customers and facilities from potentially devastating human and financial loss. The company specializes in counterterrorism and organized crime preventions. It has received an ISO 9001:2000 certification from the International Organization of Standardization. The company operates through more than 150 offices in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Kingdom, France and Singapore. Guardsmark manages a staff of security professionals.