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Leading Teams in Consulting

The definition of a great leader varies little across industries. Among other things, a great leader shows compassion for their teammates and adapts to changing situations. They communicate persuasively, guide others to reach their full potential, and act proactively when needed. Great leaders are self-aware, and constantly strive for improvement. Arc Aspicio’s philosophy is to build exceptional, flexible leaders and teams that deliver high quality results for both our clients and our company.

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EAGLE II - Streamlining Homeland Security Acquisitions for Information Technology

These days, the homeland security mission moves fast… and acquisition lead times just do not support the speed to mission that agencies need to stay ahead of the threat. Acquiring information technology support services such as data analytics, cybersecurity, information sharing, and IT strategy and transformation must happen faster than ever before – yet bring more innovation and lower risk at the same time.

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Tim Faulkner
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Cyber Crime Trend: The Unlawful Activities of the Dark Web

Cyber Crime Trend: The Unlawful Activities of the Dark Web

Portions of the internet invisible from standard search engines, known as the "Dark Web," are providing rapidly increasing user base access to many illegal activities online. Dark Web websites are publicly visible, yet hide the IP addresses of the servers that run them using anonymity software like Tor or I2P. These software programs encrypt internet traffic in multiple layers and bounce it across randomly selected computers around the world. This lets anyone using one of these programs access a site, but it can be difficult to locate its servers and users. 

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Don’t Fall for Phishing in 2015

You have probably never met a Nigerian prince. However, you might have received an email from one asking for help unlocking a fortune with the promise to pay you for your help. These so-called ‘Nigerian prince scams’ are a crude version of fraud that people can easily recognize. 

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Information Sharing is a Linchpin for Securing Special Events

Information Sharing is a Linchpin for Securing Special Events

After the tragic events of 9/11, there was overwhelming consensus that a coordinated effort against terrorism and other public safety threats was required between the nation’s entire law enforcement, emergency management, and intelligence apparatus. This includes the identified requirement to secure large-scale public events. These events present a potential target for terrorism and other crimes based on size, scope, and especially notoriety.

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Buyer Beware – The Crime of Counterfeit Goods

With the celebration of major sports events like Super Bowl XLIX, and the ensuing zeal of football fans to attend it, many fans are determined to own a piece of Super Bowl history. Unfortunately, unscrupulous vendors and criminal organizations that specialize in selling counterfeit merchandise, such as tickets and jerseys, will defraud some of these fans. Each year people throughout the United States unwittingly purchase “genuine” memorabilia only to learn that they have been defrauded hundreds, or in some instances, thousands of dollars, for a counterfeit product.

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