The Watch Blog

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Security Risk Management: A Training Framework for Humanitarian Organizations

Improve aid worker safety with security risk management training. Discover essential training themes and concentrations for humanitarian organizations.

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The Role of OSINT in Risk Management: A Humanitarian Perspective

Explore how OSINT enhances risk management for humanitarian aid workers in conflict zones. Learn techniques for safer missions and effective crisis response.

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Place of Worship Security: Protection Strategies x Attack Cycle

Secure places of worship using strategies aligned with each phase of the terrorist attack cycle. Critical information for worship leaders & security planners.

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School Security Guards: A Professional Development Gap Analysis Guide

School security guards play a crucial role in maintaining a safe learning environment, and their professional development is key to optimizing performance.

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Place of Worship Security: Understanding the Terrorist Attack Cycle

Terrorist attacks against religious institutions have been on the rise in the United States since 2000. Places of worship have been one of the most common targets of terrorist groups for decades.

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OSINT for Financial Investigations and Fraud Detection: Techniques and Best Practices

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques offer powerful tools for financial investigators to uncover fraud and trace illicit money flows by leveraging publicly available data.

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Exploring the Key Components of Open-Source Intelligence for Investigations

Unlock hidden truths and gain actionable insights with the power of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) – your key to informed decision-making in an information-rich world.

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Place of Worship Security: Implementing Forms and Principles of Protection

Strengthen security at religious institutions using proven methods. Explore the Forms and Principles of Protection for faith-based communities.

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Subcontracting in the Private Security Industry: Overview and Risks

While subcontracting is essential for the security industry, it carries risks such as reduced quality control and potential destabilization in certain global regions.

Leadership Foundations and the Concept of Planning for Executive Protection

Knowing what to do is not the same thing as knowing when, where, and how to do it; knowing what you want to achieve is not the same thing as structuring various ways to accomplish that goal.