Cyber security extends beyond traditional desktop and laptop computers; it also includes:
Safeguard your portable devices to protect both the machine and the information it contains. (more…)
An up-to-date emergency information form can make the difference between an emergency situation successfully resolved and a full-blown crisis concluding in devastating results. Especially if you are taking a trip, be sure to update your emergency information prior to your departure. Keep a hard copy on file for yourself and share a copy with your organization, family members, and a close friend. An individual not traveling or living with you should maintain a copy of the emergency form. Good security practices involve reviewing your emergency information prior to leaving for a trip and at least once every six months, whichever is sooner.
A helpful emergency information form includes the following pieces: (more…)
Poor email practices are as dangerous as a loaded gun!
Whether you are emailing someone in a “closed” country, or live in a closed country yourself, it’s important to monitor the words and information you share. Below are some guidelines for keeping your emails sensitive for those whose correspondence may be under scrutiny (Advise individuals or organizations emailing you to practice the same measures):
NEVER mention the names of specific countries, cities or locations
ALWAYS use general references like “North Africa”
Limit the use of full names
Ostriches do not bury their head in the sand. It is a myth. However many humanitarian organisations do just that concerning kidnappings and rarely plan for staff member abductions. (more…)
Your staff’s cultural awareness (or lack thereof) can have a huge impact on the security of your organisation. If staff is aware of the local culture or cultures in which they are working, they are likely to be more secure. (more…)
Angel Alert Network (AAN) is a member of the Starfish Community. AAN has found this community to be of great value in connecting AAN with other individuals and organizations who share a common vision to make the world a better place. (more…)
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