Beyond the Told

by Dr. David M Robertson

Category: Security & Safety

Personal and professional security related ideas

Recession Risks: Tips to Protect Yourself

A recession can be a difficult and uncertain time for individuals and families. Widespread job losses, reduced income, increased debt, difficulty accessing credit, reduced access to healthcare, and increased stress and mental health issues are just some of the risks that individuals may face during a recession. If you have not been impacted by the […]

Best Ammo For Home Defense

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 […]

Protect Yourself: Be the Fox and a Lion

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 […]

The Power to Protect – OURSELVES

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 […]

A Few Things to Know About Smishing

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 […]

How to be a Prepper – A Few Things to Consider

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 […]

Phishing Attacks on the Rise

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 […]

Apartment Living Security Concerns

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 […]