Notes from the field.
Practical guidance for boards and managers on the things that actually go wrong in a building — plus threat briefings and the occasional war story, written by the person who does the work.
The Residential Self-Check.
Before the board budgets for it, walk the building. The 36-point checklist we use as the first lens on any condo, HOA or apartment building — from the garage gate to the package room, in a single walk-through.
“I Just Assumed They Were Allowed Up There”
What two climbers on the Empire State Building can teach us about physical security.
Your Front Door Lock Is Not Stopping Anyone
Most locks fail in seconds. Don't wait for an attacker to prove it—test your physical security first.
Your Employees Are Your Biggest Security Risk — Here's How to Fix It
Your biggest security risk isn't your firewall — it's your people. Social engineering exploits human trust, and annual training won't fix it. Regular simulated phishing, blame-free reporting, and a culture of scepticism will.
Occasional notes, no noise.
Threat briefings and practical guidance, when we have something worth sending.
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