About Global Security Group

Global Security Group, Inc. (GSG) was founded in 2001 shortly after attacks of 9/11 with a clear mission: to leverage the knowledge, training, and experience of a team of former US Federal Agents and senior officers from the NYPD and FDNY to provide high-quality security and life safety services to the private sector. As a leading provider of private security and safety services, GSG has become a trusted name in the industry, utilizing its expertise to help clients navigate the complex post-9/11 security landscape and stay protected.

GSG’s Fire & Life Safety Division, led by retired FDNY officers Kevin Schamberger and Frank Papalia, brings unparalleled expertise and experience to serving the fire and life safety needs of a wide range of clients, including high-rise office buildings, hotels, public assembly venues, stadiums, theaters, residential buildings, and manufacturing facilities. With their exceptional talents and commitment to excellence, GSG’s Fire & Life Safety Division is widely regarded as one of the finest in New York City and among the best in the world for all Fire & Life Safety issues. Kevin and Frank’s leadership and contributions as principals of the firm have helped to establish GSG as a trusted authority in the field.

GSG’s innovative training methodology sets it apart from other companies in the industry. Drawing on CEO David Katz’s experience as a Special Agent Instructor at the DEA/FBI Academy, GSG’s training programs are rooted in the rigorous standards and expertise of one of the world’s most prestigious law enforcement academies. The instructors, who hail from various esteemed institutions such as the DEA/FBI Academy and the NYC Police and Fire Departments, bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their teaching, ensuring that clients receive the highest quality training available.