This article offers a forward‑leaning perspective on cyberstalking, online harassment, and digital self‑protection—issues that have only grown more urgent in today’s hyper‑connected environment. While technology has evolved, the behavioural patterns, vulnerabilities, and defensive strategies outlined here remain highly relevant for professionals navigating online exposure and digital threats.
Author’s Note: This article is the fourth and final installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the South African IP framework — a jurisdiction where formal patent examinations, expedited grants, and a distinctive approach to trademark protection create…
Author’s Note: This article is the third installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the Indian IP framework — a jurisdiction where absolute novelty, strict procedural requirements, and a broad definition of trademarks make preparation and compliance essential…
Author’s Note:This article is the second installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when conducting business abroad. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I explored the Brazilian IP landscape — a jurisdiction where long patent timelines, procedural complexity, and a strictly registration‑based trademark system make strategic preparation essential for any foreign…
Author’s Note: This article is the first installment of a four‑part series dedicated to protecting intellectual property when operating in foreign markets. In this 2015 feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined the structural vulnerabilities that foreign companies face when entering China — a jurisdiction where the First to File system, cultural nuances, and regulatory complexity…
Author’s Note:Identity theft is one of the most underestimated threats in modern society. In this 2015 cover feature, Daniel Djouder and I examined how individuals can recognize, prevent, and respond to identity impersonation through a combination of real‑world cases and a structured operational framework.
This piece focused on practical strategies for staying safe while traveling abroad — from country‑risk intelligence and medical preparedness to hotel security, cultural awareness, and personal protection. Drawing from years of field experience in high‑risk environments, the article offered a structured approach to mitigating exposure during business travel, long before “travel security” became a mainstream…
In 2016, together with Daniel Djouder, I analyzed the psychology of deception for E Magazine, using the Madoff case as a practical lens. Today, in an era shaped by deepfakes and AI‑generated manipulation, the ability to distinguish truth from fabrication is no longer a skill reserved for psychologists or investigators — it has become a…
Author’s Note:Crisis communication and reputation management remain among the most critical challenges for modern organizations. In this 2015 lead cover feature, Daniel Djouder and I explored how companies can prepare, respond, and rebuild when faced with reputational threats amplified by social media and public scrutiny.
The article examined disaster recovery, password vulnerabilities, insider threats, and the rising importance of cyber insurance, offering frameworks that remain strikingly relevant in today’s security environment. Looking back, these insights reflect an early phase of the systemic approach I would later formalize in my broader analytical work on crisis governance and resilience. Although the technological…