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Expatriate Security (Expat Security): Special Security Measures for a Special Group of Employees 25. Februar 2016

Expatriate security has become more critical since the turn of the century, especially for Westerners, due to the specific targeting of foreigners by terrorists and criminals. Companies by necessity have developed and implemented programs and policies designed for expatriate protection. These expatriate security programs usually have five components: corporate policies, pre-deployment training and education, communications, expat security measures tailored to the particular country, and embassy registration. Corporate expat security policies usually begin with an emergency action and business continuity plans….

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Threat Ratings for Countries – Where can I find them and what is it exactly? 23. Februar 2016

Many governments around the world maintain a country risk database. The threat ratings for countries are usually broken down into three basic components: High Risk, Medium Risk and Low Risk. These country risk databases help travelers determine the sorts of precautions they should take when visiting these locations. Oftentimes the country security databases are no available to the general public. Governments use them for official travel only. They are sensitive to the political ramifications of labeling one country or another…

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Travel Security Awareness and Training 22. Februar 2016

There are three practical risk mitigation concepts to keep in mind when traveling: Travel Security Awareness Travel Security Education Travel Security Training If you want to help ensure that you will not be victimized while traveling, the first item to focus on is travel security awareness. Of the three concepts, travel security awareness is probably the most important. Maintain good situational awareness at all times. Remember, you are in a possible new and unfamiliar location. Unlike your hometown, what areas…

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Travel Risks for Females: How to mitigate specific risks for female travelers! 19. Februar 2016

There are specific risks for female travelers that male travelers either do not face or have less chance of encountering the risk. While women in Western nations by law have the same rights and privileges as men, this is not always the case in other countries. Even in many countries where the law specifies equality, the culture is such that the public and even the security services and courts may not care to enforce that portion of the law. One…

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What is the difference between Travel Security Tools and Travel Intelligence Tools? 16. Februar 2016

There are many travel security tools and travel intelligence tools available to the public that can help keep you safe when going on business or personal trips. Some are free and many are available through security companies and consultants. It is essential to know what is available to you when traveling or operating in different locations. Travel security tools can include any number of different things to help keep you, your family or your employees safe. One of the most…

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The need for a Corporate-Travel-Security-Program, Corporate-Travel-Safety and a Corporate-Travel-Protection-Plan 12. Februar 2016

Fortune 100 companies as well as small and midsize businesses (SME), assuming they do any business outside of their home city or state, need a robust corporate-travel-security-program. Corporations today are doing business more and more on a worldwide basis. You cannot stay competitive without traveling. Given the terrorist and criminal threat around the globe, corporate-travel-safety has become an important component of business planning. Most companies develop some sort of written policy regarding travel. Employees are required to read and acknowledge…

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Traveling in High-Risk-Countries, High-Risk-Areas and No-Go-Areas 12. Februar 2016

Many high-risk-countries today, due to a variety of factors, are extremely high-risk-areas for travelers. Some countries, such as Mexico, have extremely high levels of violence due to drug trafficking. Other high-risk-areas, such as Sao Paulo, Brazil, have specific no-go-areas related to economic conditions. Traveling to these high-risk-countries takes some knowledge and preparation before embarking on your journey. Some areas may be so dangerous that travelers may need to take extraordinary precautions. Iraq and Afghanistan are war zones and as such,…

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What does “Proof of Life” mean? 26. Januar 2016

It is helpful to understand the reason behind the “Proof of Life” tactic and to be able to identify situations when it can or should be used as a helpful instrument. The “Proof of Life” provision is made for unmistakable evidence that the hostage is alive. It is a natural action for any concerned family or company, as well security consultancy to take. It is my experience that emotions can sometimes drive a family or company to overlook its significance…

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e-Learning Solutions for Employee Travel Security Awareness 23. Januar 2016

How can an e-learning program help employees to create security awareness for their business trip; no matter if they go to a European destination or a high-risk area. It is the day that never should have come: The company’s staff posted abroad takes a heavy blow – extortion, kidnapping, natural disasters, demonstrations, data theft, accidents, intercultural conflicts, epidemics. The daily news reports harrowing crises. Globally, a growing level of threat is observed. At the same time, cost pressures for businesses…

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What is the Soft-Target and Hard-Target Principle? 23. Januar 2016

How can the Hard-Target Principle help, reducing the risks of becoming a “victim”? Most business travelers are an attractive target for criminals and terrorists. Anyone traveling in a foreign environment often promises to be easy prey. It is therefore not surprising that in many categories of crime, the victims are mainly tourists and business travelers. Pick-pocketing or trick fraud, for example, represent typical offenses that are specifically aimed at people unfamiliar with the location and the country. Locals are well…

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