Chad
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Believer, Husband, Dad, Former Nat'l Security Professional; Cofounder @BiscayneSecure Specializing in Reputational Due Diligence & Digital Executive Protection
Joined November 2023
Quick recap of how we helped our clients in 2024:. - Our team thwarted attacks on some of the most famous people in the world.- Enhanced the privacy & security of athletes, celebrities, and high profile executives.- Saved clients millions through meticulous due diligence.-.
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PERSONAL SECURITY TIPS. Following today's tragic terrorist attack, here are some quick personal security tips that could save your life. These are things you should always keep in mind!. 1. Maintain Situational Awareness.- Be aware of your surroundings, identifying potential
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WHAT TO DO IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION: Run, Hide, Fight. While it takes everyday heroes willing to step up and stop a threat, those who are unable should do this:. RUN (Primary Option).- Get OFF the X.- Leave belongings behind.- Help others escape .- Keep your hands visible.
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STOP THE BLEED: Have a Trauma Kit. Following the terrorist attack in New Orleans there is about to be a lot of discussion over the next few days about the importance of everyday citizens being prepared for emergencies. One of the easiest ways to be prepared is to have a STOP THE
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@JoePompliano Awesome location, but the wind coming off the lake is going to be freezing come November!.
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Several months ago a high profile influencer received ominous threats from a seemingly anonymous X user. Within an hour, we identified:. - true name of the individual who made the threat. - his location. - criminal history. - make/model/license plate of his car. - loads of other.
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What if the entire H-1B debate was intended to distract from the issue of ILLEGAL immigration which has been causing unbelievable harm to our country?. I’m not saying it shouldn’t be evaluated, I just think some of the issues with illegal immigration should be the priority right.
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Several months ago a former colleague referred a client to us who had a network of social media accounts denigrating the client's brand and reputation. Unlike some of our other private clients who face physical threats, this was different. There were at least 6 separate.
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YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT TELLS A STORY. For investors and executive leaders, that story can reveal vulnerabilities that competitors, disgruntled customers, or criminals can exploit to physically target you and your family. 83% of executives experienced a physical threat stemming.
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Just because the police have arrested the alleged assassin doesn’t mean that there aren’t more crazy people who are willing to go after high profile CEOs!. This has got to be a wake up call for executives to take steps to secure themselves and their families. If you’re an
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@CLouvi Great point. When we say “get off the X” we mean that people should get away from the danger zone or the kill zone. The X is where the violence is taking place.
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@RobertMSterling Very concerning. Super important for everyday Americans to be vigilant. Not paranoid, just aware.
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The election is over so now it’s time to:. - remove China from the supply chain. - secure the border. - put Iran back in its place . - get hostages back from Hamas and the Taliban. - reassess the terrorism threat in Afghanistan. - incentivize the removal of Maduro. - and take.
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Our Persistent Threat Monitoring service is the digital equivalent of 24/7 protection by Secret Service agents. We identify threats and vulnerabilities emanating from social media and the dark web to safeguard executives and high profile individuals. Our clients have peace of.
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Americans put way too much faith in politicians on both sides of the aisle.
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We've never talked about this publicly, until now. The last 4 years we've been deeply immersed in the crypto world - protecting high profile crypto execs and some of the biggest brands in the blockchain space. Our team has done everything from providing threat monitoring and.
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@mydawgmario @TPASarah As long as you understand how to use it…The worst thing is people carrying who have zero experience or training.
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"He's gone. We have no idea where he went.". Several months ago, a call comes in from a major insurance company's legal team. They are desperate and need help. The witness, integral to a multi-million dollar case, had vanished without a trace. The clock was ticking, options were.
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@sweatystartup Flag football is where it’s at. Most of the time pee wee football involves zero passing game.
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More info on what to do in an active shooter situation or terrorist attack. Just remember that it only takes a few courageous people to stop an attack. If you can’t, then do this.
WHAT TO DO IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION: Run, Hide, Fight. While it takes everyday heroes willing to step up and stop a threat, those who are unable should do this:. RUN (Primary Option).- Get OFF the X.- Leave belongings behind.- Help others escape .- Keep your hands visible.
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Several months ago we were monitoring the activity of a lunatic who was making extremely disturbing death threats directed at one of our executive clients. The individual tried to extort our client and told him that if he didn't pay up, he was going to kill our client and his.
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@parkerdlittle Absolutely, so many people get distracted looking at their phone and have zero situational awareness.
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@Jason Bootstrapper here with no YC app. Helping investors avoid disaster since 2020 by providing reputational due diligence.
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Something I do for my clients:. Deep dive vetting on executives, prospective business partners, and household staff. Driving record, social media, criminal activity, research on immediate family members. When letting somebody in to your company or your home, you can’t afford to.
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@isaiah_p_taylor Tenacity, urgency, and responsiveness are three of the most important qualities of entrepreneurs!.
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🚨Last month, our team quickly identified an "Anonymous" Twitter/X user who made DEATH THREATS to a high-profile corporate exec. In less than an hour, we uncovered the anonymous user’s true identity, location, criminal history, and even the car he drove! . A few hours later.
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@BackwoodsEnginr The post is geared towards those who are unable to step up. “While it takes everyday heroes willing to step up and stop a threat, those who are unable should do this”.
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For those understandably concerned about Hurricane Milton you should know that right now there is an amazing group of selfless Americans currently sharing information on the initial impacts of the storm and preparing disaster response efforts in SW Florida. There are heroes.
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@theamazingdawn You’re welcome! Also strongly recommend folks have a Stop the Bleed trauma kit in vehicles and know how to use it.
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Would you be concerned if one of your key partners had been accused of fraud by the US Government and you had no idea?. Last year a client came to us with concerns about a key foreign partner. They had worked together for years but there were some oddities the client just.
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Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? . Better question: Why was access to the Nakatomi Plaza HVAC system available through an elevator shaft? . Speaking of critical infrastructure security.
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Back in January we reached out to our contacts at Secret Service, HSI, and FBI to highlight some extremely concerning threats directed at President Trump (FPOTUS45) and his family. Below is a snapshot of what we sent along with several screenshots of now deleted tweets that
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A couple months ago the CEO of a large company sent me a DM. He needed help identifying an anonymous former client who had been trashing him and his company online. We identified the individual in a matter of hours and provided a game plan for incentivizing the former client to.
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If you need to conduct due diligence you have 3 options:. 1. Do it yourself. The risk? Miss something crucial that could put your investment, data, or people at risk. 2. Pay a BIG NAME due diligence firm to do the work. The risk? You pay $50-75k for a mediocre product or.
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Back in January we reached out to our contacts at US Secret Service after we identified very explicit death threats directed at Former President Trump. They took the threat serious and handled it accordingly. It’s quite sobering to think about that in the context of what just.
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Nearly every week I get hit up by former national security colleagues trying to leave government service for the private sector. These are some of the most vetted and highly trained people on the planet. They have done more to protect the ideals of freedom and democracy than.
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All the keyboard warriors criticizing the female Secret Service agents who literally put themselves in harm’s way to protect President Trump need to chill. You have NO CLUE how you would react until you’re in that situation. That was likely the MOST stressful situation.
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When we first started we were often told that companies won’t spend money on services like due diligence and threat monitoring because those services are not “revenue generating”. I get where they are coming from and I understand their perspective. Here’s the deal, we proved
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@MathiasRusted If you read all the way through, you would see this:. “Just be sure you know how to use it when you need it!.
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@Jason High profile individuals shouldn’t step foot in San Francisco anymore without a physical security detail.
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As 2024 ends, we're celebrating our best year yet! Here's the rundown:. - Our team thwarted attacks on some of the most famous people in the world.- Enhanced the privacy & security of athletes, celebrities, and high profile executives.- Saved clients millions through meticulous.
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If You’re Exercising Your 2nd Amendment Rights Pay Attention:. Following the terrorist attack in New Orleans many people are talking about arming themselves. If you’re going to take advantage of your 2nd Amendment rights, please make sure know how to use your firearm in a crisis
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We have a handy man from Honduras that can do anything. He shows up early, does exactly what he says he will do, and I would trust him with my kids. We have recommended him to numerous friends who flip houses. He is going to be busy and rich because he’s the most reliable guy
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@BamaMarineMsgt Not everyone has your training. Reread it- “those who are unable should do this.
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Planning to do a Privacy and Security focused X Spaces next week!. Let me know if there’s any topics you think we should cover!.
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@sweatystartup Super low key course about 2 1/2 hrs away. Cool views and a little history. Perfect for a guys golf trip. Address is 2604 Washington Rd in Augusta. Winner gets a green jacket.
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WARNING: Your Physical Security is Directly Impacted By Your Digital Exposure!. With all that’s been happening the past few days, everyone is understandably focused on physical security and the threat of terrorism. In an era where data is king, your digital footprint can reveal.
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If you’re an influencer, executive, or high profile individual STOP doxxing yourself!. Stop posting details and photos that allow bad actors to identify where you live and the locations you frequent. You are providing criminals, scammers, and other threat actors with the exact.
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@noir_angele Good stuff! Awareness is key and that same awareness will also genuinely benefit their ability to engage people.
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The Untold Story of an Investigation into one of the Biggest Tampering Cases in Professional Sports. Everyone has heard about the alleged Tom Brady-Dolphins tampering saga, but there's a case you've never heard of—one that shook a major professional sports franchise to its core.
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Financial markets and Crypto are going crazy right now!. If you’re an investor, make sure you check this out!
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Lots of commentary right now about the mosques in proximity to the terrorist’s residence in Houston. Remember, a person doesn’t have to spend time at a mosque to be radicalized, when they can easily find radical Islamist content online.
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@alexplitsas Deterrence takes action. There’s been little action. And weak sanctions don’t equal action. Venezuela is a prime example as well.
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Running a business is just like surfing. Conditions change ALL the time. The tide ebbs and flows. And the wind changes directions. If you only wait around for big waves you will miss all the opportunities to ride smaller ones. But sometimes, when the conditions are right,.
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The witness went MISSING! They had no idea where he went. A while back we were contacted by a client in the middle of a multi-million dollar legal battle. They were on the cusp of winning the case, but their star witness had gone missing. The witness had sold his properties,.
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How many people on X and other platforms have become an overnight celebrity?. Whether they planned for the fame or not here's what they definitely did NOT plan for:. They didn't plan to get hateful, obsessive, or threatening comments and DMs. They definitely didn't anticipate.
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If you’re an influencer, celebrity, or HNWI��. STOP posting photos showing your kids at their school!. You’re giving criminals and crazy people an easy way to target you and your family. Take all the photos you want, just don’t post photos revealing sensitive locations!.
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If you’re a 20 year old - do this!. - Learn Arabic, Farsi, Chinese, or Russian (Huge regret for me- these are going to come in handy - trust me). - Get experience learning the trades! (You can start this long before 20, these will always come in handy). - Develop your soft.
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Two years ago I was introduced to a high profile executive who was incredibly accomplished, well-respected in his field, and sometimes controversial. His Chief of Staff thought his boss needed to take security more seriously. After a call with the executive, however, it was.
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The CFO Candidate Who Could Have Totally Derailed a Startup. Imagine you're about to hire a CFO for your burgeoning startup, a decision that could either propel your company to new heights or. well, let's just say it could go south in a hurry.
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@StealthMedical1 Super important to make sure everyday citizens are prepared for emergency trauma situations.
STOP THE BLEED: Have a Trauma Kit. Following the terrorist attack in New Orleans there is about to be a lot of discussion over the next few days about the importance of everyday citizens being prepared for emergencies. One of the easiest ways to be prepared is to have a STOP THE
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Volatile financial markets bring out the crazy in people. Regardless of the cause, unhinged investors want to find someone to blame. It typically starts with ridiculous commentary and can quickly evolve into legitimate threats. We know this because our executive clients in the.
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Hackers and scammers are exploiting your personal data!. Here’s what you can do RIGHT NOW to reduce the risk! 👇
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@AaronNagler You ever think that maybe the reason its so terrible is because the attitude is always "welcome to the NYC subway" instead of people acting like Daniel Penny and standing up to the lunatics wreaking havoc?.
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Privacy and Security Discussion Tonight with former NSA Engineer Alex White (@futurealecks) on X Spaces at 8pm EST!
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My boys and I had an awesome weekend hanging in the woods with my buddy and his son!. Didn’t have any opportunities to harvest a deer, but we had some great quality time and learned a ton!
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@ControlledPairs Cartels could wreak more havoc on American cities than we’ve ever seen. Any effort to counter them needs to be a multifaceted approach that’s more than just tier 1 guys taking it to the enemy. Our communities and local law enforcement need to be fully prepared as well.
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How We Unmasked a Fintech Fraudster:. Imagine getting scammed out of thousands by a slick vendor who vanishes with your money. That's what happened to a fintech exec who contacted us last year after seeing one of our posts on X. Multiple Online Personas: The vendor was living
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This is an important security feature that every city in America should be considering! . Most of the time this can be accomplished using concrete planters that can beautify a city while providing an additional physical security barrier.
🚨#BREAKING: The City of New Orleans announced that officials had been in the process of replacing Bourbon Street bollards ahead of Super Bowl LIX before the deadly terror attack occurred.
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If you care at all about protecting your personal data or your company’s intellectual property stay far away from DeepSeek!. The Chinese government will have total access to all of it.
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For those who manage multi-generational wealth, every hire is a security decision. Our Family Office clients know this - whether vetting a project manager, private pilot, or household staff, thorough due diligence isn't just about qualifications. It's about protecting privacy,.
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@SMB_Attorney The lack of tables is a bummer but I totally understand it from a business perspective. Keep the traffic moving.
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Friendly reminder that women in Afghanistan are still suffering under a terrible and brutal regime.
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In the past two weeks I've received several cold DMs and emails pitching me on hiring remote talent. If we ever made the decision to hire remote talent, Sagan Passport is the only company we would ever use.
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Let the beekeeping begin!. Just picked up a used Bee Castle. Really looking forward to having some real local honey!. Any tips for a first time beekeeper?
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Here’s some Personal Security Tips that could save your life in the event that you encounter a terrorist attack:.
PERSONAL SECURITY TIPS. Following today's tragic terrorist attack, here are some quick personal security tips that could save your life. These are things you should always keep in mind!. 1. Maintain Situational Awareness.- Be aware of your surroundings, identifying potential
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If you’re running a business, here’s 5 quick tips for protecting yourself, your people, and your brand. Tip #1: Secure your communications. Criminals, hackers, and other threat actors can and will target your communications to unleash ransomware, steal sensitive insights, and.
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X / Twitter Journey Update. Back in May 2021 we started the Biscayne Secure Twitter account during the explosive rise of Miami Tech. At the time, our primary goal was to post helpful privacy and security related content while engaging firms and executives in South Florida. We.
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If you’re in and around Washington DC today for the inauguration of President Trump, please be aware of your surroundings!. If you see something odd or something that just feels “off” report it to law enforcement. Praying for a calm and peaceful transition of power today. See.
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