5 Principles of Situational Awareness While Traveling

Jan 18, 2017 | Security

So, what is situational awareness? There are many definitions all of which explain what situational awareness is in a similar way. The term we use is as follows: Situational Awareness is “closely monitoring what is going on around you in a complex and dynamic...

An Interview with Jessica Buchanan

Jan 17, 2017 | Emergency Management, Podcast, Security

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSOn October 25, 2011, Jessica Buchanan and a colleague were kidnapped at gunpoint by Somali land pirates and held for 93 days, enduring the most harrowing and painful experience of her...

How Hostiles Prepare to Attack

Jul 26, 2016 | Emergency Management, Podcast, Security

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSWhen 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...

5 Security Tips for the Business Traveler

Jun 28, 2016 | Podcast, Security

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSSIn 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...

Being The Grey Man

Jun 20, 2016 | Security

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...