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How to Verify Overseas Education and Employment History for Expats in the UAE
How to Verify Overseas Education and Employment History for Expats in the UAE
November 19, 2025
 Dubai Vishing Surge: AI Voice Scams and the Need for Executive Security
Dubai Vishing Surge: AI Voice Scams and the Need for Executive Security
November 18, 2025
 The Integrated Threat: Protecting High-Value Clients from Digital and Financial Collapse in the UAE
The Integrated Threat: Protecting High-Value Clients from Digital and Financial Collapse in the UAE
November 14, 2025
 The Integrity Mandate: Employer-Level Vetting for Household Staff in the UAE
The Integrity Mandate: Employer-Level Vetting for Household Staff in the UAE
November 12, 2025
 UAE Embezzlement Case: Why Proactive Vetting is Cheaper Than Litigation
UAE Embezzlement Case: Why Proactive Vetting is Cheaper Than Litigation
November 11, 2025
 The UAE Crypto Crackdown: Your Strategic Asset Recovery Solution
The UAE Crypto Crackdown: Your Strategic Asset Recovery Solution
November 10, 2025
 The $600 Million Crypto Fraud: Why Specialist Asset Tracing is the First Line of Defence for Institutional Clients
The $600 Million Crypto Fraud: Why Specialist Asset Tracing is the First Line of Defence for Institutional Clients
November 6, 2025
 The Rise of the Family Office in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Mitigating High-Value Threats in the World’s New Financial Hubs
The Rise of the Family Office in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Mitigating High-Value Threats in the World’s New Financial Hubs
November 5, 2025
 Dh155 Million Recovery: A Victory Against Crypto Scammers and a Call for Proactive Security
Dh155 Million Recovery: A Victory Against Crypto Scammers and a Call for Proactive Security
November 4, 2025
 The Real Estate Security Gap: Responding to the Abu Dhabi Police Alert on Rental Scams and Luxury Property Fraud
The Real Estate Security Gap: Responding to the Abu Dhabi Police Alert on Rental Scams and Luxury Property Fraud
October 31, 2025
 Abu Dhabi Police Warning: Proactive Defence and Asset Recovery Against the UAE's Financial Fraud Surge
Abu Dhabi Police Warning: Proactive Defence and Asset Recovery Against the UAE's Financial Fraud Surge
October 29, 2025
 Digital Frontier, Physical Risk: Securing UAE Family Office Governance in the Age of AI and Crypto
Digital Frontier, Physical Risk: Securing UAE Family Office Governance in the Age of AI and Crypto
October 28, 2025
 The Domino Effect: Why 183 Million Compromised Gmail Passwords Threaten the Family Office Ecosystem
The Domino Effect: Why 183 Million Compromised Gmail Passwords Threaten the Family Office Ecosystem
October 27, 2025
 The Perimeter Within: Defending the Family Office Against Insider Threats and Cyber Espionage
The Perimeter Within: Defending the Family Office Against Insider Threats and Cyber Espionage
October 24, 2025
 The Abu Dhabi Police Warning: Proactive Defence Against Financial Fraud in the UAE
The Abu Dhabi Police Warning: Proactive Defence Against Financial Fraud in the UAE
October 23, 2025
 Securing the Golden Tide: Mitigating Risk for Global Talent and HNWIs in the UAE
Securing the Golden Tide: Mitigating Risk for Global Talent and HNWIs in the UAE
October 22, 2025
 From 'Tick-Box' to Total Defence: Transforming Pre-Employment Screening Culture in the UAE
From 'Tick-Box' to Total Defence: Transforming Pre-Employment Screening Culture in the UAE
October 21, 2025
 Beyond Secure Transport: A Family Office Guide to Intelligence-Led Travel Risk
Beyond Secure Transport: A Family Office Guide to Intelligence-Led Travel Risk
October 20, 2025
 Beyond KYC: Why Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is Essential for Risk Mitigation & Asset Tracing in the UAE
Beyond KYC: Why Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) is Essential for Risk Mitigation & Asset Tracing in the UAE
October 17, 2025
 AI's New Weapon: Protecting Executive Identity from the Deepfake Investment Scams
AI's New Weapon: Protecting Executive Identity from the Deepfake Investment Scams
October 16, 2025
 The New Expat Wave: Strategic Advice for Britons Moving to Abu Dhabi
The New Expat Wave: Strategic Advice for Britons Moving to Abu Dhabi
October 15, 2025
 The Age of Digital Deception: Why AI Deepfakes Demand Next-Gen Cybersecurity in the UAE
The Age of Digital Deception: Why AI Deepfakes Demand Next-Gen Cybersecurity in the UAE
October 14, 2025
 5 Financial Integrity Checks for Expats in the UAE: What Your Employer Is Really Looking For
5 Financial Integrity Checks for Expats in the UAE: What Your Employer Is Really Looking For
October 13, 2025
 HR Checklist: 5 Key Pre-Employment Checks for UAE Employers
HR Checklist: 5 Key Pre-Employment Checks for UAE Employers
October 10, 2025
 The Insider Threat: Why Your New Executive Hire is Your Undiscovered Liability in the UAE
The Insider Threat: Why Your New Executive Hire is Your Undiscovered Liability in the UAE
October 9, 2025
 UAE Set to Attract 9,800 Millionaires: Securing Global Wealth in the World's Top Migration Hub
UAE Set to Attract 9,800 Millionaires: Securing Global Wealth in the World's Top Migration Hub
October 7, 2025
 Standard Vetting: Core Pre-Employment Checks Conducted by UAE Employers
Standard Vetting: Core Pre-Employment Checks Conducted by UAE Employers
October 6, 2025
 Ras Al Khaimah Joins Prestigious Virtuoso and Serandipians Networks: The Mandate for Luxury Security
Ras Al Khaimah Joins Prestigious Virtuoso and Serandipians Networks: The Mandate for Luxury Security
October 3, 2025
 Pre-Employment Screening in the UAE: Essential Compliance and Best Practices
Pre-Employment Screening in the UAE: Essential Compliance and Best Practices
October 2, 2025
 The Crucial Role of Due Diligence in UAE Mergers & Acquisitions
The Crucial Role of Due Diligence in UAE Mergers & Acquisitions
October 1, 2025
 The Human Firewall Failed: Immediate Cyber Incident Response to Social Engineering Scams
The Human Firewall Failed: Immediate Cyber Incident Response to Social Engineering Scams
September 30, 2025
 The Assurance Imperative: Securing Success for RAK’s Landmark Development and its Elite Investors
The Assurance Imperative: Securing Success for RAK’s Landmark Development and its Elite Investors
September 29, 2025
 Your Business's Foundation: Preparing for the UK-to-UAE Migration Wave
Your Business's Foundation: Preparing for the UK-to-UAE Migration Wave
September 25, 2025
 Protecting What Matters: The Essential Role of Modern Security Consultancy in the UAE
Protecting What Matters: The Essential Role of Modern Security Consultancy in the UAE
September 24, 2025
 Dubai's Entrepreneurial Boom: Why Due Diligence is a Founder’s Most Critical Investment
Dubai's Entrepreneurial Boom: Why Due Diligence is a Founder’s Most Critical Investment
September 23, 2025
 UAE Aims to Become Start-Up Capital of the World: Why Pre-Employment Checks Are Essential for New Businesses
UAE Aims to Become Start-Up Capital of the World: Why Pre-Employment Checks Are Essential for New Businesses
September 22, 2025
 The Algorithmic Con Artist: How AI is Reshaping Fraud in the UAE
The Algorithmic Con Artist: How AI is Reshaping Fraud in the UAE
September 19, 2025
 The Dh3 Scam: A Small Fee, A Major Warning for UAE Businesses
The Dh3 Scam: A Small Fee, A Major Warning for UAE Businesses
September 19, 2025
 One in Three UAE Businesses Hit by Spoofing, Deepfake and Biometric Fraud
One in Three UAE Businesses Hit by Spoofing, Deepfake and Biometric Fraud
September 18, 2025
 Cybersecurity in the UAE: Risks, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead by Mike LaCorte
Cybersecurity in the UAE: Risks, Opportunities, and the Road Ahead by Mike LaCorte
September 17, 2025
 Comprehensive Support for High-Net-Worth Individuals in the UAE
Comprehensive Support for High-Net-Worth Individuals in the UAE
September 16, 2025
 UAE to Combat Crypto Crime Worldwide
UAE to Combat Crypto Crime Worldwide
September 15, 2025
 DIFC's New Regulatory Agreements: The Push for Greater Transparency
DIFC's New Regulatory Agreements: The Push for Greater Transparency
September 12, 2025
 The UAE's Talent Pool: Why Pre-Employment Checks Are Critical When Hiring Expats
The UAE's Talent Pool: Why Pre-Employment Checks Are Critical When Hiring Expats
September 11, 2025
 UAE Cybersecurity Council Issues Warning on Smart Device Vulnerabilities
UAE Cybersecurity Council Issues Warning on Smart Device Vulnerabilities
September 10, 2025
 UAE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Cybercrime
UAE Launches Nationwide Campaign to Combat Cybercrime
September 9, 2025
 SCA Issues Warning To UAE Investors About Fraudulent Firms
SCA Issues Warning To UAE Investors About Fraudulent Firms
September 5, 2025
 The Hidden Threat: How AI Bots are Scamming UAE Job Seekers and What Businesses Can Do to Protect Their Brand
The Hidden Threat: How AI Bots are Scamming UAE Job Seekers and What Businesses Can Do to Protect Their Brand
September 4, 2025
 Protecting Your Brand in a Digital Age: Lessons from the Dubai HR Firm Scam
Protecting Your Brand in a Digital Age: Lessons from the Dubai HR Firm Scam
September 2, 2025
 Secure Your Trip: Essential Travel Risk Management in the UAE
Secure Your Trip: Essential Travel Risk Management in the UAE
August 29, 2025
 How Pre-Employment Checks Can Help When Hiring Expats in the UAE
How Pre-Employment Checks Can Help When Hiring Expats in the UAE
August 28, 2025
 Cyber Security Council Confirms Over 12,000 Public Wi-Fi Breaches in 2025
Cyber Security Council Confirms Over 12,000 Public Wi-Fi Breaches in 2025
August 27, 2025
 Navigating a Ponzi Scheme: A Strategic Approach to Asset Recovery in the UAE
Navigating a Ponzi Scheme: A Strategic Approach to Asset Recovery in the UAE
August 22, 2025
 An Official Warning: The UAE Cybersecurity Council on Social Engineering and Online Scams
An Official Warning: The UAE Cybersecurity Council on Social Engineering and Online Scams
August 18, 2025
 Navigating the Digital Threat: Why the UAE Cybersecurity Council's Warning is a Wake-Up Call for Businesses
Navigating the Digital Threat: Why the UAE Cybersecurity Council's Warning is a Wake-Up Call for Businesses
August 4, 2025
 Don't Be the Next Victim: How Robust Due Diligence Protects Your Investments in the UAE
Don't Be the Next Victim: How Robust Due Diligence Protects Your Investments in the UAE
July 23, 2025
 What is Close Protection?
What is Close Protection?
June 3, 2025
 What is Due Diligence? Your Complete Guide
What is Due Diligence? Your Complete Guide
June 2, 2025
 The growing problem of hidden cameras in rentals
The growing problem of hidden cameras in rentals
April 23, 2025
 What the Michael McMahon case reveals about KYC failures in cross-border investigations
What the Michael McMahon case reveals about KYC failures in cross-border investigations
April 22, 2025
 Why tenant vetting is essential for expats in the UAE
Why tenant vetting is essential for expats in the UAE
March 5, 2025
 Protecting client interests in UHNW divorces through pre-decision asset tracing
Protecting client interests in UHNW divorces through pre-decision asset tracing
February 24, 2025
 The real risk of unverified credentials – And how smart screening keeps hiring efficient
The real risk of unverified credentials – And how smart screening keeps hiring efficient
February 20, 2025
 How to spot a romance scam this Valentine's Day
How to spot a romance scam this Valentine's Day
February 14, 2025
 The role of due diligence in preventing fraudulent business registrations
The role of due diligence in preventing fraudulent business registrations
February 12, 2025
 Common types of fraud targeting the public – And how investigators can help
Common types of fraud targeting the public – And how investigators can help
February 5, 2025
 Sandra Bullock issues warning on social media scams
Sandra Bullock issues warning on social media scams
February 4, 2025
 The critical role of social media screening following the New Orleans attack
The critical role of social media screening following the New Orleans attack
January 3, 2025
 What is a BPSS check? Understanding Baseline Personnel Security Standard
What is a BPSS check? Understanding Baseline Personnel Security Standard
December 18, 2024
 Enhanced due diligence: How to mitigate the growing risks of compromised relationships
Enhanced due diligence: How to mitigate the growing risks of compromised relationships
December 13, 2024
 Assessing the assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare: Insights, risks and prevention
Assessing the assassination of Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare: Insights, risks and prevention
December 10, 2024
 John Rowan sworn in as 2025 NYS/Eastern Canada chapter President for FBINAA
John Rowan sworn in as 2025 NYS/Eastern Canada chapter President for FBINAA
December 10, 2024
 Avoiding Tragedy When Providing Security And Risk Solutions For C-Suite Executives
Avoiding Tragedy When Providing Security And Risk Solutions For C-Suite Executives
December 5, 2024
 What is a DBS check? Your Comprehensive Guide to UK Background Checks
What is a DBS check? Your Comprehensive Guide to UK Background Checks
December 3, 2024
 How can asset tracing help in litigation?
How can asset tracing help in litigation?
November 28, 2024
 Conflict International attends Security Leadership Summit 2024 in India
Conflict International attends Security Leadership Summit 2024 in India
November 25, 2024
 The importance of pre-employment screening in care services
The importance of pre-employment screening in care services
November 21, 2024
 Premier league footballer Joelinton targeted by burglars for a second time
Premier league footballer Joelinton targeted by burglars for a second time
November 20, 2024
 The TD Bank Scandal: A wake-up call for due diligence
The TD Bank Scandal: A wake-up call for due diligence
October 15, 2024
 Manchester United face major security breach after dressing room bugged
Manchester United face major security breach after dressing room bugged
October 14, 2024
 Taylor Swift terror plot highlights need for enhanced security amid emerging threats
Taylor Swift terror plot highlights need for enhanced security amid emerging threats
August 9, 2024
 What is Asset Tracing?
What is Asset Tracing?
July 2, 2024
 The importance of due diligence: lessons from the Paris 2024 Olympics & Le Coq Sportif
The importance of due diligence: lessons from the Paris 2024 Olympics & Le Coq Sportif
June 26, 2024
 Espionage threats in Silicon Valley and the need for enhanced screening
Espionage threats in Silicon Valley and the need for enhanced screening
June 21, 2024
 Protect yourself from pig butchering scams
Protect yourself from pig butchering scams
May 9, 2024
 Premier League clubs on alert after security breach at Fulham FC
Premier League clubs on alert after security breach at Fulham FC
March 10, 2021

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