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Rio 2016 – Sifting the actual threats from the white noise
As we start this years Olympics and millions of people converge on Rio, the publicity machine is starting its usual move into overdrive-both negative and positive. Already the media doom mongers are running stories (and have been for some time) that it will be a...
6 Rules for Social Media Use Before and During a Crisis
As is painfully well known to many companies that have endured crises, social media can be a troublemaker: An irate consumer posts a recording she captured of some impolite customer service she experienced from your company, and it’s being re-Tweeted ad nauseum. Or, a...
How Hostiles Prepare to Attack
When was the last time you looked at your security from a hostile’s perspective? Have you ever? The majority of hostiles go through an online reconnaissance of their targets before they attack. In fact, many will review various targets online first to see what they...
Preparing for a Violent Intruder
Does your organization have a workplace violence policy? Are there procedures to follow? Has your organization conducted an active shooter or other violent intruder drills or exercises? Are your staff and other key stakeholders prepared for such an attack? How would...
4 Ways To Build Personal Resilience
Personal resilience is essentially our ability to overcome the challenges that life throws at us, to bounce back and critically, to maintain a positive outlook in the face of adversity. We all have some innate resilience but this can be developed; we can train...
Workplace Violence – An Interview with Jay Brennan
Violent situations can happen at a moment’s notice and are typically planned events. Dallas police just experienced an active shooter situation that took five police officers lives during a peaceful demonstration. How do you prepare yourself and your organization for...
5 Security Tips for the Business Traveler
In episode 17 of the PreparedEx podcast, we discuss five security tips for the business traveler. Although we focus on the business traveler, anyone travelling for pleasure may also find this useful. When traveling to a foreign place on business or for pleasure, it is...
Being The Grey Man
The great game of people watching. Always a fun pastime (especially when it’s part of your job). Next time you’re in a public place such as an airport, try this game: "Guess the Nationality". Apart from obvious facial features and tribal dress, people from certain...
Corporate Travel Security An Interview with Luke Bencie
Many organizations have international operations as well as other requirements for their workforce to travel on their behalf. To ensure that employees are safe while travelling, it is incumbent upon the employer to provide those travelling employees with the necessary...
5 Security Tips for Travelers
Security isn't always on the top of your mind when we travel, but it should be. Be alert when you step off the plane Traveling long distances can cause tiredness, and tiredness and lead to making mistakes that could impact your journey. When you arrive into the...