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Our latest report covers the risks of wrongful detention and kidnapping for those U.S. organizations with operations in Venezuela. OSAC Full Access members, log in to read now: osac.gov/Content/Report… @StateDept

Cambodia - Thailand Border: We are monitoring reports of fighting, including alleged rocket and artillery fire, between Cambodian and Thai forces along the border. Due to this rapidly developing situation, U.S. citizens are advised to avoid Cambodia-Thailand border areas. More…

Reminder: U.S. citizens should NOT travel to Haiti due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care. Haiti has been under a State of Emergency since March 2024. Crimes involving firearms are common in Haiti and include robbery, carjackings,…

#DYK Full Access OSAC membership is available to all employees of OSAC-approved organizations, as well as U.S. government, military, and law enforcement personnel? Join now to access trusted security analysis; consult directly with regional analysts (+Regional Security Officers…

This month, our United Kingdom Country Chapter members gathered at Bloomberg HQ in London to celebrate OSAC's 40th Anniversary and its enduring public-private partnership. This was an excellent chance for members to connect one-on-one and hear remarks from Steering Committee…

🎙️In this episode of The #Security Podcasts we sit down with Jerry Tavares, #OSAC Executive Director, to talk a bit about OSAC’s mission and trends in the industry. #Podcast #SecurityLeaders #OSAC40 #GlobalSecurity Listen Here securitymagazine.com/articles/10173…

Last week, the OSAC Program Office Analysis Team welcomed executives from @airproducts for a discussion on executive protection benchmarking, crisis response, and security strategies to support U.S. organizations as they expand their global footprint. We look forward to…

Welcome to #OSACexplained, a series highlighting the resources and tools available through the @StateDept @StateDeptDSS and its public-private partnership. This episode focuses on OSAC's Country Chapters—key platforms that foster collaboration and information sharing on global…

Syria: As of July 20, there are humanitarian corridors open from the Suwayda area to the border crossings and to Damascus. The Department of State's guidance remains the same: if you are able to depart Syria on your own, please do so. American citizens are able to cross the land…

Save the date for the OSAC Annual Briefing on November 19 at Amazon HQ2 (WAS-17 Merlin Building) in Arlington, VA. Review lessons learned from recent crises, discuss emerging threats, and share best practices for mitigating and managing future risks while operating overseas. This…

Suwayda, Syria: The Travel Advisory for Syria remains at Level 4 - Do Not Travel to Syria. This advisory remains in effect due to the risks of armed conflict and violence.  U.S. citizens able to depart Syria, please do so. U.S. citizens can cross the land border from Syria to…

Nicaragua: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that there will be mass gatherings across Nicaragua this week. Traffic disruption, congestion, and roadblocks may increase the possibility of U.S. citizen encounters with police, military, and other Nicaraguan authorities.…

Tune in July 23 as OSAC Executive Director Jerry Tavares joins Editor in Chief of @securitymag to discuss the role of OSAC ED, how the public and private sectors work together through OSAC to keep US interests connected and better able to operate safely worldwide, and how as we…

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OSAC Full Access members, register now for the "OSAC Americas 2025 Trends Landscape and AI OpSec" webinar taking place tomorrow July 16 at 2PM ET. This session will feature speakers from @CrowdStrike, @AbbottNews, and Polo Cyber. Designed for non-technical professionals, we'll…

A few snapshots of OSAC Aviation's Q2 meeting at Atlas Air Training Center in Miami. Members discussed current and emerging threats to passenger and cargo aircraft, logistics and supply chain security, overflight risk in conflict zones, and airline security considerations around…

Chile: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that pickpocketing and robberies continue across Chile, including in Santiago as well as other areas popular with tourists such as Valparaiso and Viña Del Mar. Robberies often occur in crowded areas, such as malls, restaurants, public…

Reminder: U.S. citizens should NOT travel to Iran for any reason. U.S. citizens in Iran, including dual U.S.-Iranian nationals, have been kidnapped and wrongfully arrested without warning or any evidence they committed a crime. Some have been held for years on false charges,…

Yesterday, the OSAC Program Office Analysis Team welcomed representatives from the @StateDept @StateDeptDSS Office of the Insider Threat Program. The discussion focused on identifying, detecting, and mitigating insider threats to protect against potential risks. We look forward…