Physical Security Tips For International Travel
By Professor Jenni Hesterman, Counterterrorism Expert
Augustin Roberto “Bobby” Salcedo, 33, was abducted and killed by gunmen while visiting his wife’s family in Mexico. He was found dead in the northern state of Durango by Mexican authorities. Five other men were abducted at the same time and sadly, all were brutally executed. If you travel or work internationally, you are a potential target for criminals and terrorists who want to raise funds by putting a price on your life. Protect yourself.
New Gift Card Laws Also Benefit Terrorists
By Professor Jenni Hesterman, Counterterrorism Expert
Let’s say you are a bad guy and have some “dirty” money to launder. Cards might be a good idea. First of all, there is no limit to how many cards you can buy. You can buy them with cash. You can sell them on an online auction site, transfer the value to a nonbank, and liquidate it by asking for a debit card you can use anonymously at an ATM. Or you can use pre-paid Visa cards to purchase items which you can then sell. And the law change makes this method even more lucrative.
Report: Domestic Terror Threat on the Rise
By Professor Jenni Hesterman, Counterterrorism Expert
Report: The possible passage of new restrictions on firearms and the return of military veterans facing significant challenges reintegrating into their communities could lead to the potential emergence of terrorist groups or lone wolf extremists capable of carrying out violent attacks.
Iphone Dock Fires and Other Holiday Hazards
By Anthony M. Freed, Information-Security-Resources.com Managing Editor
As we all approach the inevitable chaos of the holidays with shopping, company parties, and client gift lists - all on top of Q4 and 2009 reports and wrap ups - please take care care to protect yourself and your family from possible tragedy due to simple oversight.
Sun Tzu Part 7: Tactical Communication
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
One specific method - tactical communication - is a critical skill that gives you time to gather critical information, flexibility for response, and if used appropriately, the ability to establish the coordination to manage the situation creatively, which leads to the ultimate success, winning without conflict.
Sun Tzu Part 6: Art and Science of Methods
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
The art of utilizing methods combines know how and how to, cognitive awareness and decision making with the physical abilities tactics require, while under pressure, when risk is high and time is critical.
Sun Tzu Part 5: Methods and Sound Tactics
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
Here we focus on methods which are developed and learned based our organizational and individual philosophy, and how that philosophy is emboldened by strong character leadership, which in turn influences our perception and understanding of the climate on the ground, and directly affects the decisions and actions we take in a given situation.
Sun Tzu Part 4: Defining True Leadership
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
Leaders must be constantly learning and evolving to meet the changing, conventional and unconventional threats we face. Leadership is the main component for ensuring a fluid decision making cycle. Leadership must reduce the friction through practicing these basic qualities Sun Tzu describes.
Sun Tzu Part 3: Understanding Your Terrain
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
The terrain is more than the physical place, it is also, the people there, their thoughts, actions and motives as well as other resources at your disposal. And also at the adversary’s disposal. All this must be considered to be successful.
Sun Tzu: Climate and Situational Awareness
By Fred Leland, Founder of LESC
Knowledge is paramount in our efforts to understand our “climate” when it comes to conflict, it’s causes, how it’s fueled by the feeling of loss of control, and how it either unfolds progressively over time or rapidly without notice. The extremes, ups and downs of emotions that spur loss of individual control and can lead to hot conflicts, dangerous encounters and unpredictable results.
