Personal Security: A Guide for International Travelers (Paperback)

Before You Go Proactively Analyzing the Risks Threat Assessment Context Assessment Situational Analysis Life Is Full of Risks, but Opportunities Come to Those Who Manage Them Personal Considerations and Vulnerability Analysis Business Travelers Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Travelers Women Travelers Travelers with Disabilities Elderly Travelers Homosexual, Bisexual, and Transgender Travelers Traveling Families Religious Travelers Building Situational Awareness Planning and Preparing Organizational ConsiderationsDuty of Care Duty of Loyalty Political Considerations Cultural Considerations Medical Considerations Insurance Personal Belongings and Documents Pack with Security in Mind "Secret Stash" Safer Luggage and Belongings Travel Documents Information Security: Identity Theft and Industrial Espionage Identity Theft Industrial Espionage Communication Equipment and Procedures Communication Equipment Communication Procedures Communication Contingencies Airports and Airlines Transportation Accommodation Home Protection Well-Being: Dealing with Fear, Anxiety, and Insecurity Worth Knowing, Before You Go: Chapter 1 Summary References While Traveling Understanding the Potential Risks While Traveling Safest and Most Dangerous Locations: Worldwide Comparison Murder Terrorism Sexual ViolenceKidnapping Carjackings/Hijackings Civic Unrest Information Security Crime Corruption Natural Disasters and Complex Emergencies Life Is Full of Risks, but Opportunities Come to Those Who Manage Them Personal Considerations Business Travelers Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Travelers Women Travelers Travelers with Disabilities Elderly Travelers Homosexual, Bisexual, and Transgender Travelers Traveling Families Religious Travelers Implementing Situational Awareness Preparedness Organizational Considerations Political Considerations Cultural Considerations Medical Considerations Insurance Personal Belongings and Documents Wallets and Purses Prioritize Safeguarding Valuable Documents As You Move About Information Security: Identity Theft and Industrial Espionage Opportunistic Threats Determined Threats Communication Equipment and Procedures Mobile Phones Laptop Computers Airports and Airlines Transportation Walking Using Public Transportation Taking Taxis Renting Vehicles Approaching Your Vehicle Driving Around Parking Safely Getting through Checkpoints Accommodation Safe Residential Living Crime and Corruption Snatching Distracting Befriending/Confi dence Scams At Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) Credit Card Skimming Violent Crime After a Crime Corruption Well-Being: Stress Management Worth Knowing, While Traveling: Chapter 2 Summary References Extreme Risks Preventing and Reacting to Extreme Risks Life Is Full of Risks, but Opportunities Come to Those Who Manage Them Surveillance Know How to Read the Signposts and Indicators Know How to Prevent and React Know How to React if Followed by a Vehicle While Driving Kidnapping Basics: Facts, Stats, and Definitions Motivation: The "Why’s" and How These Affect You Stages: What Is Happening and Your Response Options Captivity: What to Expect Prevention: How Not to Become a Victim Sexual Violence Carjackings Surviving a Carjacking Demonstrations and Riots Plane Crash Prepare for "Best Available Decisions" before a "Worst-Case Scenario" Choose the Safest Seat, or Can You? Survive the Initial Impact Expect a Fire and Get Out Medical Emergencies Terrorist Attacks Analysis Aids Avoidance Life-Saving Reactions during an Actual Attack, but Prevention Is Still Best Worth Knowing, Extreme Risks: Chapter 3 Summary References Further Reading and Resources General Preparation: Threat, Context, and Situational Assessments Personal Preparations, Planning, and Packing Business Travelers Nongovernmental Organization (NGO) Travelers Women Travelers Travelers with Disabilities Elderly Travelers Homosexual, Bisexual, and Transgender TravelersTraveling Families Religious Travelers Accommodations Active Listening Skills Air TravelCorruption Credit Cards Skimming and ATMs Crime: Street and Violent Cultural ConsiderationsDate Rape Drugs Demonstrations and Civil Unrest Duty of Care/Duty of LoyaltyHome Security Honey Traps, Social Engineering, Scams, and Psychological Tricks Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), Landmines, and Grenades Industrial Espionage Information Security, Identity Theft, and Social Media Information Security: Recovery Steps for Lost or Stolen Data Insurance Kidnappings Medical Considerations and First Aid Mobile Devices: Laptops, Phones, and Tablets Money Matters Natural Disasters Political Considerations Sexual Violence and Harassment Situational Awareness Surveillance Terrorism Transportation: Driving and Rental VehiclesTransportation: Public Transportation and Walking Transportation: Taxis Transportation Hazards: Accidents Transportation Hazards: Carjacking/Hijacking Transportation Hazards: Checkpoints Well-Being, Stress, and Fear Index