Using Situational Awareness to Detect Traps
Situational awareness is the process of being conscious of what’s happening around you in terms of where you are, where you’re supposed to be, and whether anyone or anything around you is a threat to your safety and security.
It’s a skill used by soldiers, law enforcement, and intelligence officers to detect potential threats before they materialize, including traps.
Maintaining a Baseline
Just as with an SDR, the first step in situational awareness is to establish a baseline. What is the normal behavior and environment in the places you frequent? Any deviations from this baseline could potentially indicate a threat.
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