Special Operations Security

Let’s take a look at the number one tool that I recommend you use to conduct risk management and security planning.  It is called Anticipate – Mitigate.  And we will discuss this methodology by going over definitions, risk management, what to anticipate, how to mitigate, and then I’ll give you a military example, a business […]

Let’s take a look at an important tool that the Military & Special Operations Communities use on a daily basis to minimize the inherent risks associated with their dangerous missions and lifestyle … it’s called Risk Management.   Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just want to […]

In our never-ending quest for self-preservation, I hear a lot of talk about the “best weapons” for self-defense. I want to tell you my slightly different perspective and give you something to think about. Let’s frame the overall problem by first taking a look at “vulnerability” and the leading causes of death … and then […]

Operations Security or OPSEC is the essential process of protecting your “critical information” from adversary observation, collection & exploitation.   Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just want to get into amazing shape? Learn more about my “Special Operations Fitness” program.     Special Operations Fitness $10.00 […]

Security is Rule Number # 1.  This goes for a Special Operations unit conducting a clandestine mission as well as a corporation trying to avoid corporate espionage.  An effective Security Program successfully integrates Information Security, Operations Security, Physical Security & Cyber Security. We are going to discuss Information Security in this video … with a […]

During an emergency or in a time-constrained situation, it is very important that you have effective communication, relay accurate data and give essential information.  Let’s take a look at a simple tool Special Operations Forces use to communicate effectively. It’s called the Situation Report or SITREP.   Are you trying to prepare for a career […]

“The Aggregate Effect” is the expression I use to explain how the sum of data is much greater than the individual values for each data point. Basically, 1+1+1 doesn’t equal three. 1+1+1 equals Disaster.       Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just want to get […]

What you Every Day Carry (EDC) should be tailored to your location, temperature, your schedule, foreseeable contingencies, and the threat. Although it is impossible to avoid all threats, being safe and sound is more likely to occur if you maintain situational awareness, make good decisions, and plan ahead. Are you trying to prepare for a […]

Being safe and secure is not about one single act.  It is the sum of countless acts put together. It begins with a mindset, which is upgraded with appropriate kit, good decisions, discipline, rehearsals and rings of security. Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just want to […]

I’m starting a new video series where I am going to talk about Security & Safety. But before I publish any of these videos, I want to talk about being paranoid…. appropriately paranoid. Let’s do so by looking at • The Paranoia Spectrum • Statistics & Probabilities • Understanding the Difference between Worse Case Scenarios […]