Personal and professional security related ideas
Recently, I found myself in a discussion regarding the best types of ammo for home defense. The discussion largely centered around full metal jacket (FMJ) bullets and hollow points. Indeed, the differences should be considered, so I thought I might share a few things to think about. When it comes to home defense, choosing whether […]
Have you ever been told to be a fox and a lion? Fraud comes in many forms. Scammers are seemingly everywhere. Many people will take advantage of the weak, and leaders cannot afford to be the target. So, what can be done to protect yourself? Machiavelli may have the answer. In section 18 of The […]
One right sticks out more than most when considering an Amendment’s possible controversy. This, of course, is Amendment II, the right to protect ourselves. There seems to be some confusion about the limits of this amendment and perhaps how it applies. This article should help alleviate any such controversy and explain what should be the […]
Have you heard of “smishing” yet? If not, allow me to introduce you to a rapidly growing techno threat that is easy to fall for. I will also provide an example of smishing and a few ways to protect yourself. Smishing is a form of phishing where someone tries to trick you into giving them […]
If you are a coach, teacher, or trainer, you might consider the following. As you know, the goal of any coach, teacher, or trainer is to help our students set goals, acquire the necessary information related to those goals, and then modify the behaviors necessary to achieve those goals. However, the most challenging part seems […]
Since when did being prepared for something become a bad idea? Would planning for retirement outside of social security make you a “conspiracy theorist”? So why is it a bad idea to be prepared for the numerous reasons presented yearly? As many have finally figured out, it’s probably not a bad idea for everyone to […]
Campus safety should always be a consideration when choosing a college. This is because, much like the “real world,” some schools have more crime than others. In fact, studies have shown that campuses with a higher number of property crimes are likely to see a higher number of violent crimes as well (and vice versa). […]
Over the years, phishing attempts have presented a real issue for individuals and businesses. Sometimes the attempts are comical, but sometimes the attempts are highly sophisticated. Despite the numerous warnings provided by experts, public awareness campaigns, and so on, phishing and email attacks are increasing. These attempts present a problem considering that more of our […]
In recent years, cities across the country have been experiencing a sort of boom regarding the construction of apartment buildings and other multi-family communities. It’s not hard to see why. When you consider stagnant or even falling wages, increased inflation, higher taxes, rising housing costs, and so on, it doesn’t take much to see that […]
Not long ago, I stumbled upon an article in the Harvard Business Review by Alex Blau. In it, he suggested that the leaders of organizations needed to change their perspective on cybersecurity and focus more on risk management. I couldn’t agree more. Whether you are a leader inside an IT department or the leader of an […]
