Tag: Security
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@DavidSecurity-Security Awareness
Greetings, my name is David A. Santiago also known as @DavidSecurity and for over 15 years I’ve helped hundreds of organizations, expats, and travelers understand Security Awareness Program: A full spectrum Security Awareness Program covers pre-travel training, arrival safety briefing, and ongoing safety/security training for: Business Travelers Expat staff and their families Security conscious travelers…
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15 Billion Reasons to take CyberSecurity Seriously
A study from Digital Shadows finds there are more than 15 billion credentials in circulation in cybercriminal marketplaces, many on the dark web. That’s the equivalent of more than two for every person on the planet! Cybersecurity will only become more important as the world shifts from physical to cyber, from office buildings to remote…
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3 Lessons from the Queen’s COVID-19 Speech that we can ALL learn from today…
On Sunday, April 5th Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II addressed the nation in a rare televised speech and called for unity amid the coronavirus pandemic. What she said was EMPOWERING! After reviewing her speech I was able to pull out 3 Lessons that we can all benefit from during these challenging times. Lesson#1- Think BIG Picture! “Together we…
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COVID-19 IMPACT: Major Damage to Tunisian Economy
Tunisia Security Update Your #1 Source for Travel & Security News IMPACTING Tunisia. Article Analysis: “Coronavirus may cause 400,000 travel-related job losses in Tunisia”-Published date: 15 April 2020 3-Quick Key INSIGHTS: Estimates project Tunisian economy will lose $1.4bn tourism revenue. Tunisia has recorded a total of 747 cases of the virus and 34. To mitigate the…
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U.S. offering $15 Million for the arrest of Venezuelan President…
The U.S. indicted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for drug trafficking on Thursday, offering a $15 million reward for information leading to his arrest. Why you may ask?? Well…according to US Attorney General William Barr: “The Maduro regime is awash in corruption and criminality…while the Venezuelan people suffer, this cabal lines their pockets with drug money and the…
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Awareness is the Key!
After all the clashes in the Middle East the State Department issued a statement advising all Americans to: “Maintain ‘Situational Awareness’ in the region. Well…I disagree with this statement. Americans and all travelers for that matter should ALWAYS maintain situational awareness (SA). While the formal definition may sound complicated: “Situational awareness or situation awareness (SA) is the…
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TS Update-(New Site Subscribe Today)
Greetings Expats, Since my return to Tunis on Friday I’ve been amazed at the amount of information coming our way here at the Tunisia Security Update blog. On that note I would like to say thank you to all the expats and Tunisians that support us with insightful information. Blog Update We’ve updated the blog and…
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Tunisia Crime & Safety 2014
Greetings Expats, The Overseas Security Advisory Council (O.S.A.C.) was “created in 1985 under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to promote security cooperation between American private sector interests worldwide and the U.S. Department of State.” Each year OSAC publishes a Crime & Safety Report covering a variety of security & safety topics. I find the report…
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TS Update-(31st crafts exhibition in Le Kram)
Greetings Expats, The 31st crafts exhibition will be held in Le Kram from 25 April to 4 May this year. At the event it is reported that 580 exhibitors will show their best stuff from a vast range of crafts, interior decorating, clothing, and much more. Over 130,000 visitors are expected to attend and the National…
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TS Update-(Ramadan Awareness)
Expats living in Muslim countries “know the deal”…We know that during the month of Ramadan things change. We know that whether we like it or not we have to adjust our daily activities. Ramadan offers us a great opportunity to both feel the experience of living abroad and evaluate our daily flow. From a security…