Spark Security Briefing: July 3, 2025

Personal Security & Travel Preparedness: Key Takeaways

We recently hosted a conversation with George J. Cherubini Ed.S MBA MPA, Senior Managing Director of Global Security Consulting at T&M USA, one of the nation's premier security firms serving high-net-worth individuals and family offices, focused on personal security, online exposure, and travel preparedness. Below are a few high-impact takeaways, along with resources George shared with the community.

Highlights:

• Travel Security:

  • Enroll in STEP (State Dept. travel alerts).

  • Save local consulate contacts to your phone.

  • Use a VPN while abroad; reset passwords after travel.

  • If someone follows you for more than 3 turns, seek help.

• Home Safety:

  • Designate a safe room with a reinforced door.

  • Prioritize cameras, alarms, and intrusion detection over firearms—layered security creates time and distance.

• Digital Hygiene:

  • Audit your online footprint—be cautious with birthdays, political posts, and location tags.

  • Talk with your family about safe social media use.
    

Resources shared by George:

• Security Briefing Summary (downloadable)

• T&M Services (downloadable)