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TIPS ON HOW TO PREVENT KIDNAPPING Kidnapping, which is the act of taking somebody away illegally and keeping them as prisoners or hostages, especially in order to get ransom or other benefits before they are released, is evidently giving us cause for concern now. Kidnapping is a serious offence. In fact, in some states of […]
Keeping employees abreast of the latest threat intelligence and attack methods will help mitigate the anxiety caused by cybersecurity uncertainty. In addition to reducing stress security training will help eliminate risky behavior and instill company-wide best practices. It is important to note that even the most advanced technology in the world will fall short if […]
Identity and access management (IAM) is a framework of business processes, policies, and technologies that facilitates the management of electronic or digital identities. With an IAM framework in place, information technology (IT) managers can control user access to critical information within their organizations. Systems used for IAM include single sign-on systems, two-factor authentication, multifactor authentication, and privileged […]
Staying safe in traffic is an issue of concern for our everyday security. Especially in a populated country like Nigeria where over 5 million cars ply the streets and roads in Lagos and Abuja daily, and very few motorable alternative routes. During rush hour, say between 7 am-8 am and 4 pm-8 pm, the traffic […]
Can factors that lead to the development of a nation be in separate boxes, each unaffected by the other? Or are these factors intertwined in such a way that failure in one area can create collateral damage in other areas? This logical inference is essential if we are to appreciate the fact that the insecurity […]
A smash-and-grab criminal turns a pleasant drive into a nightmare when criminals are pouncing on unsuspecting drivers. The criminal act is usually characterized by smashing through some sort of barrier (e.g. vehicle window) while the car is stationary at traffic lights or stuck in slow-moving traffic and grabbing something of value (e.g. jackets, handbags, laptops, […]
If you’ve been out on the roads, you know that not everyone drives well but most people think they do. Some drivers speed aggressively. Others wander into another lane because they aren’t paying attention. Drivers may follow too closely, make sudden turns without signaling, or weave in and out of traffic. Aggressive drivers have […]
The spate of attacks on road users during both intracity and intercity/state movements has become alarming lately causing fears and anxiety amongst people whenever they must embark on a road journey. These attacks have resulted in abductions, robberies, smash and grab while in traffic, and all sorts of Road Traffic Incidents (RTI). Criminals take advantage […]
Questions related to managing people in hostile environments have become more central on the agenda of business leaders and HR professionals in MNCs. This is due to developments such as the increase of terrorism or the political instability in many regions. In consequence, research on the role of HR in hostile environments has increased as […]
Security is a profession where you can never rest easy. The best security professionals continuously learn, adapt their thinking, and rethink their company’s physical security program. Security professionals will always have to contend with new threats. And they will always have to evaluate the new technologies and practices that emerge in response. Here are the […]