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An Artful Dance:
Elicitation & Corporate Espionage (Part 1 of 7 of our series “Demystifying Corporate Espionage”) Elicitation: the use of seemingly normal conversation to uncover useful and/or potentially restricted information. Corporate espionage thrives on the subtleties of information manipulation. Today we shine a spotlight on the often-overlooked art of elicitation. Disguised as ordinary small-talk, elicitation is a…
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Travel Tips – Part 3
Recap: In our last post, we talked about hotel room safety and security with regards to the location of the room within the building (i.e. floor number, proximity to elevators, etc). Today, we are going to talk about two simple items that can go virtually anywhere and provide you with an added level of security…
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Geolocating A Car Crash
I first saw this photo in a blog post from EverydaySpy, saying he had been in a hit-and-run accident. The post mentioned that he was in Abu Dhabi and was merging when this happened. I was intrigued and immediately decided to locate the photo. I want to walk you through the process I used to…
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Pandas, Puppies and Burnout
It has been a heck of a time in our house for these last two weeks with everything seemingly in a perfect storm of flux. As the saying goes, life isn’t about learning to wait til the storm passed but rather how to dance in the rain. These past two weeks have been full of…
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Corporate Espionage
You are a mid-career professional who is hungry and looking to grow your business. Maybe you’re a recent grad looking to expand your network. Bottom line is you’re actively searching for ways to get ahead. Then, out of thin air – a message pops up. This drive can become a vulnerability. “Alan” says you can…
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Whats in your (backup) wallet?
Here is an @ospreypacks rfid blocking money belt that I modified to have a few extra compartments. Inside, I carry my passport card from @statedept , in case my regular one gets lost or stolen. I also have a single sheet of @riteintherain paper with important numbers and addresses on it. Bandaids (multi-use adhesive device for more than just booboos.) Ibuprofen…
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Demystifying Corporate Espionage
A Comprehensive Guide to Terminology Corporate espionage is a pervasive threat in today’s interconnected business landscape. It’s a covert practice that has been around for centuries, and it’s not limited to the realms of high-stakes spy novels and Hollywood blockbusters. In fact, corporate espionage poses a very real and significant risk to businesses of all…
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Being Uncomfortable
Today, we are going to talk about the power of discomfort. Our society is built around the idea of comfort. From the moment you wake up in your comfy sheets, to putting on your comfy pants, to driving in your comfy car, listening to your custom tailored tunes, getting your coffee exactly how you want…
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Lock Picking
Check out these antique locks. These beautiful antiques were found on a recent trip to southern Italy at the Tenuta Vanuollo, an organic bufala farm. Next to intricacy, age is what will make picking or bypassing a lock more difficult. Years of rust, neglect, dirt and grime. Left outside to weather in changing conditions. The…
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🧦 Spotting A “Sock”🧦
There are a lot of fake accounts out there, but not all are created equal. There are those accounts that I typically think of as ‘bots’ accounts. These are the internet’s version of robocalls – with links in their profiles and sexually explicit photos. They will often message you, trying to get you to click…
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The Ideal Hotel
Time and time again, it has been proven in the security industry that the human element is the weakest link when it comes to our safety, security and privacy. This is no different in the hospitality industry. If your hotel clerk clearly says your room number or any other personally identifiable information (PII) that can…
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Travel Tips – Part 2
Make A Daily Carry ‘Go-Bag’ Preparing for your most-likely daily pitfalls will keep you ready for anything. Your go-bag is meant to get you through your worst day. Let’s start with the basics. Hydration is key to several natural processes in the human body.Having water on hand will help you regulate through a number of…
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Educating Teens About Trafficking
Growing up in New Jersey in the 90’s, the world was a bit smaller than it is today. Places like the west coast seemed like another world and other countries were things we read about in history books and saw on the news. To book a trip to a foreign country would take planning and…
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Evacuation Planning
When it comes to emergency preparedness, having a plan before things get crazy is the key to making the right decisions. When the human brain perceives danger, cortisol levels spike and we are prone to make emotion, irrational decisions. One way to make better decision under stress is through stress inoculation. This includes things like…
