Havana Syndrome: A Russian Link to the Neurological Mystery?
The U.S. flag flaps in the stiff breeze off the Florida Straits at the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba. U.S. Department of State photo. “Havana Syndrome” is a term that…
Shadows of the Empire: Espionage in Ancient Rome
The Roman Forum, the political, economic, cultural, and religious center of the city during the Republic and later Empire. Credit: Saiko / CC BY-SA 3.0 DEED. Cropped. Espionage played a…
Your Mind: Your Best Weapon
Personal safety is a concern that affects everyone. While self-defense techniques and capabilities are important to possess, the most potent weapon we have for our personal safety is our mind.…
Surveillance Detection Routes: A Key Tool in Security Operations
Surveillance Detection Routes (SDRs) are a critical component of security operations, particularly in the context of protecting against potential threats. They are designed to help identify whether an individual or…
Avoid the Taxi Scam
Had there only been the internet when I was a young traveler. A simple web search online for common tourist scams would have alerted me to the taxi scams, used…
The EDC Flashlight: A Ray of Safety in Your Pocket
SureFire EDC1-DFT Turbo. When it comes to enhancing your personal safety measures, one crucial tool often goes unnoticed — the flashlight. A flashlight, often seen only as a simple tool…
How to Deal with the Wrong Change Scam
Guarding Against the Wrong Change Scam The Wrong Change scam is a deceitful tactic that involves receiving incorrect change after making a purchase, with the goal of dishonestly profiting at…
AI in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Collection
Pexels photo by Danny Meneses. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a crucial component of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) collection, providing a suite of capabilities that enhance the speed and accuracy…
Identifying and Responding to Pre-Threat Indicators
Pexels photo by Engin Aakyurt. In the complex world we live in, we cannot take personal safety for granted. The ability to identify and react to threat indicators is a…
Unleashing the Potential of Training Programs through Effective Evaluation
Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment ‘Red Currahee,’ 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, supporting the 4th Infantry Division, return fire during a platoon situational training exercise…