Fort
|
As groundbreaking leaders in personal security and risk management for travelers, we stand ready to equip and serve as you are called to the ends of the Earth.
|
ARE YOU PREPARED?
Faith-based guidance and practice in prevention, protection, interaction, and survival
Vertical Divider
|
Collaborative workshops on assessing risks, mitigating crises, and managing contingencies
Vertical Divider
|
Partner together to provide 24/7 emergency access, consultation, and threat analysis
|
|
|
|
|
|
NEWS FOR YOU
DRIVING ABROAD?
Traveling by roads in a foreign country is often hazardous enough with poorly maintained surfaces, hazards in the roadway, and distrusted law enforcement. Add to this the threat of carjacking with its continued rise in frequency and operation across borders and there is a strong need for avoidance and mitigation. Step 1: Plan Ahead Account for the high crime areas, less visible roads, and high-traffic intersections. Step 2: Be Proactive Lock your doors and keep windows up in these areas. Don’t stop to assist others (report to police instead of becoming a victim). Watch for others watching you abnormally and keep an escape route open. Step 3: Identify the Tactics “Bumping” – Criminals may bump your vehicle lightly making you feel obligated to stop and assess the damage with them. That’s when the criminal or accomplices assault you. “Good Samaritan” – Criminals pretend to need urgent help making you feel obligated to stop and assist. That’s when criminals assault you. “Trapping” – Criminals prepare a location with congested traffic or limited egress thus trapping your vehicle from escape. The criminals then intimidate, force, or assault drivers. |
TIPS & ADVICE
IS SOMEBODY JACKING YOUR JUICE?
Best practices are again confirmed by FBI.
“Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers.”
It’s a great time to remind everybody that unsavory people have developed ways to install malware software onto your devices through the USB port. From there they can siphon passwords, logins, and more.
So instead, carry your own wall charger and USB cord to plug in to an electrical outlet.
Thank you.
Best practices are again confirmed by FBI.
“Avoid using free charging stations in airports, hotels, or shopping centers.”
It’s a great time to remind everybody that unsavory people have developed ways to install malware software onto your devices through the USB port. From there they can siphon passwords, logins, and more.
So instead, carry your own wall charger and USB cord to plug in to an electrical outlet.
Thank you.
IS IT REALLY THAT TIME ALREADY?
AWW YEAH! IT'S CLEANING TIME!!
STEP 1: Freshen Your Devices
A) Update software on all Internet-connected devices to reduce risks from malware and infections.
B) Delete unused apps, keeping others current, and reviewing app permissions.
STEP 2: Secure Your Devices
A) Turn on two-factor authentication on critical accounts like email, banking, and social media.
B) Secure your router by making sure it has a strong password and does not broadcast who you are through its name, such as “Nancy's Family” or “901 Division Street”.
C) Make stronger passwords by combining upper and lower case letters with numbers and symbols.
D) Make unique passwords for important accounts like email, finance, and healthcare.
E) Check to ensure all devices are password or fingerprint protected.
STEP 3: Purge Old Items
A) Clean out your old email and empty “trash” folders. If you need to keep old messages, move them to an archive.
B) Unsubscribe to newsletters, email alerts, and updates you no longer read.
C) Delete or back up old photos, including those on your social media sites.
D) Review your lists of friends on social networks and all contact lists to make sure everyone still belongs.
E) Copy important data to a secure cloud site or another drive where it can be safely stored.
F) Password protect back-up drives and keep them in a different location off the network.
G) Permanently delete all old files and cleanse the cache.
STEP 4: Renew Your Online Profile
A) Review the privacy and security settings on websites you use to be sure they are set at your comfort level for sharing.
B) Update your “online self” by reviewing your personal information and updating it where needed.
Don't you FEEL better now?
AWW YEAH! IT'S CLEANING TIME!!
STEP 1: Freshen Your Devices
A) Update software on all Internet-connected devices to reduce risks from malware and infections.
B) Delete unused apps, keeping others current, and reviewing app permissions.
STEP 2: Secure Your Devices
A) Turn on two-factor authentication on critical accounts like email, banking, and social media.
B) Secure your router by making sure it has a strong password and does not broadcast who you are through its name, such as “Nancy's Family” or “901 Division Street”.
C) Make stronger passwords by combining upper and lower case letters with numbers and symbols.
D) Make unique passwords for important accounts like email, finance, and healthcare.
E) Check to ensure all devices are password or fingerprint protected.
STEP 3: Purge Old Items
A) Clean out your old email and empty “trash” folders. If you need to keep old messages, move them to an archive.
B) Unsubscribe to newsletters, email alerts, and updates you no longer read.
C) Delete or back up old photos, including those on your social media sites.
D) Review your lists of friends on social networks and all contact lists to make sure everyone still belongs.
E) Copy important data to a secure cloud site or another drive where it can be safely stored.
F) Password protect back-up drives and keep them in a different location off the network.
G) Permanently delete all old files and cleanse the cache.
STEP 4: Renew Your Online Profile
A) Review the privacy and security settings on websites you use to be sure they are set at your comfort level for sharing.
B) Update your “online self” by reviewing your personal information and updating it where needed.
Don't you FEEL better now?
