As the Christmas holiday season is upon us, many of us will be going away to see family and friends. Valkyrie have guidance as to keeping your home safe while you’re away: Make it appear that someone is home, e.g. don’t close your curtains because during the day this shows your house is empty. Also, …
Dog theft It’s been reported dog thefts in the UK have increased by almost a fifth during lockdown – with up to seven pets being reported stolen each day in 2020. We know that your canine companions are often considered members of the family. Remember – always call the police if your dog is missing …
Conflict Resolution and Resolution with Members of the General Public Advice for teams or individuals who might come in contact with the public. When attending public meetings consider: Is the subject matter likely to raise tensions? If yes, do you really need to attend? Are you attending as part of a group or alone? …
1. Why is it necessary for everyone to have a good understanding of Information Security policies and procedures? A. It helps protect users from being victims of security incidents. B. It provides an understanding of pattern to follow in a security incident. C. It helps to understand levels of responsibility. D. All of the above. 2. What is a …
Situational Awareness Our lives move at a considerably faster pace these days, often encountering a number of distractions along the way on a regular basis. This combined with the rise of sophisticated crime is undoubtedly a call for greater situational awareness Definition: Situational awareness is being aware of what is happening around you in …
Valkyrie The word Valkyrie has been used for many things since its original meaning during Norse mythology. Valkyrie, also spelled Walkyrie, Old Norse Valkyrja (“Chooser of the Slain”), in Norse mythology, are a group of maidens who served the god Odin and were sent by him to the battlefields to choose the slain who were worthy of a place …
New cyber laws to protect people’s personal tech from hackers Consumers will be better protected from attacks by hackers on their phones, tablets, smart TVs, fitness trackers and other internet-connectable devices thanks to a new world-leading law introduced this week by the government. Bill to better protect people’s smartphones, TVs, speakers, toys and other digital …
Women are more successful The total number of high net worth individuals (HNWI) continues to grow at the significant rate of around 5% per year, with 15.4 million HNWIs around the world. Last year’s figures (2020) show there are now almost 39,000 women around the world that fall into the Ultra-High Net-Worth (UHNW) category …
Today is Black Friday! Black Friday and Cyber Monday have established themselves as the most crucial holiday shopping dates in the year. However, COVID-19 anxiety is reshaping how shoppers approach the season. It causes consumers to pull back from in-store shopping, and many do not expect to return until a coronavirus vaccine is developed. 51% of consumers are …
Security advice for the holiday season The weeks leading up to the Christmas holidays and new year are some of the busiest of the year. Unfortunately for a dishonest few, the festive season is prime time for criminal opportunity and activity. Homes are left unoccupied, expensive presents are often left for the taking and, …