Tag: personal security

Be Your Own Security Advisor—Small Decisions are Big Decisions

Michele Rigby Assad

It was the worst kind of attack in an area of Baghdad teeming with terrorists.  After leaving the meeting and driving half-way down the block, the first car in the convoy became disabled when an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) detonated right next to it.  The explosion created fire, smoke, and Read more

Be Your Own Security Advisor – Security Tips from a Counterterrorism Expert

Michele Rigby Assad

The thing about CIA intelligence officers is that you must be tuned into your environment, aware of your surroundings, and able to spot when something looks wrong or out of place. Ultimately, we are searching for counterintelligence threats because we don’t want to end up detained, charged with espionage and Read more