Global intelligent remote detection system

A security system and method for monitoring a security status of fixed and mobile assets. The security system comprises an agent (12) connected with the asset (10). The agent (12) includes a receiver for receiving; a sensing device for monitoring a security of the assets; a processor for compiling the a security data to a master control unit (30). The master control unit (30) retransmits the security status to an global operations center for processing the security status to detect a security threat. In response to a security threat, the global operations center initiates and action or counter measure. For mobile assets the security system also tracks a location of the asset as the is transported between a shipper's loading dock and a designated distribution center, including an origination port and a destination port.