Are You Safe and Secure When Traveling?

Are You Safe and Secure When Traveling?

A Self-Assessment for Global Citizens
Welcome, global citizen! Whether you're chasing horizons for fun, for work, or for a story, your safety is the foundation of every successful trip.
This quiz will assess your awareness and habits across key safety and security domains. Your answers will reveal how prepared you are for real-world risks, from petty theft and scams to data breaches or hostile environments.

Let’s see how you score.
Step 1: Choose Your Traveler Profile

(This determines the path and weighting of the following questions)
A) The Individual Traveler / TouristB) The Business TravelerC) The Organization / Production / Journalist
- a) I mainly look for restaurants and Instagram spots.b) I check for travel advisories and learn about common local scams.c) I conduct a thorough risk assessment, identifying political hotspots, no-go areas, and vetting local contacts.
- a) I post my adventures in real-time on social mediab) My company or a family member has a copy of my itinerary.c) We use a dedicated tracking system, and all locations are monitored by a central contact.
- a) Jump on the bed and check the Wi-Fi passwordb) Locate fire exits and extinguishers; check my connection and phone signalc) Sweep the room for covert surveillance devices and ensure all entry points are secure.
- a) Hail the most official-looking taxi at the curbb) Take the cheapest offer from someone inside the terminalc) Use a pre-vetted ride-sharing app or book through your hotel.
- a) Phone and wallet in my back pocketb) In a zipped bag I keep in front; cash split in different placesc) In a money belt under my clothes, with only a day’s cash on me.
- a) Post in real-time with the location tagb) Wait a few hours and tag the city onlyc) Wait until you’re home to post.
- a) Tough it out — it’ll probably passb) Take an over-the-counter remedy and hydratec) Contact your travel insurance provider for a recommended clinic.
- a) Stay in your hotel and wait for news updatesb) Call your embassy for instructionsc) Execute your pre-established safety plan and alert emergency contacts.
- a) Excitedly accept!b) Politely declinec) Suggest meeting at the tourist information center first.
- a) I lose my vacation photos — a hassleb) Major problem; it has work emails and 2FAc) Severe breach — sensitive personal data compromised.
- Individual Traveler Score
- RESULT
  
  31–50 Points: Security Pro. You travel with your eyes open and your wits about you. You're a hard target for scams and theft. In emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.
- RESULT
  
  21–30 Points: Cautious Explorer. Your instincts are sound, but there are some areas where you could improve. Please prioritize digital security and pre-planning your responses to common scams. It would be prudent to have a backup plan for major disasters.
- Result
  
  10–20 Points: Easy Target. Your trusting nature and desire for convenience put you at significant risk. Prioritize basic security before your next trip. In emergency situations, having well-defined plans in place can mean the difference between life and death.
- a) Make sure they’re chargedb) Update software and install a VPNc) Use a clean, encrypted company laptop with mandatory VPN
- a) Free public Wi-Fib) Hotel’s password-protected Wi-Fic) Personal or company-provided secure hotspot
- a) Meet them at the bar — good networking opportunityb) Verify their identity via HQ and suggest a daytime meetingc) Decline — meetings must be pre-arranged and vetted
- a) Just meb) My manager and adminc) My company’s travel security provider and designated contact
- a) Ignore it — coincidenceb) Note it mentallyc) Wait in the lobby and contact security
- a) Chat casually — harmlessb) Deflect with humorc) Recognize an elicitation attempt and shut it down
- a) Stay put in the hotelb) Call embassy and company travel deskc) Execute pre-established evacuation or shelter-in-place plan
- a) Just lost photosb) Loss of company data and 2FA (two factor authentication).c) Severe data breach — alert security team immediately
- Business Traveler Score
- Result
  
  26–40 Points: Corporate Asset. You understand that you represent a risk to your company and manage it expertly. In emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.
- Result
  
  17–25 Points: Responsible Employee. You're generally secure but lapses in digital hygiene or complacency could expose you and company data. It is advisable to formulate a backup plan for major disasters.
- Result
  
  8–16 Points: Liability. Your lack of security protocols leaves your data vulnerable to theft and espionage. It is imperative to prioritize medical care and disaster preparedness to ensure optimal well-being. In emergency situations, having well-defined plans in place can mean the difference between life and death.
- a) Reading news articlesb) Checking advisories and private feedsc) Formal report from a specialized security firm.
- a) Basic first-aid kitb) Trauma kit and basic first-aid trainingc) Full IFAKs, trained medic, and mapped medical facilities.
- a) Local SIMs and WhatsAppb) Group chat with daily check-insc) Encrypted satphones, duress phrases, and daily reports.
- a) Hand it overb) Negotiate to keep originalsc) Follow pre-set protocol — team lead handles contact.
- a) Get out and explainb) Stay locked in and drive awayc) Follow “checkpoint drill” — stay calm, visible, leader engages.
- a) Stored on camera cardsb) Backed up nightlyc) Encrypted and securely uploaded with a “dump plan.”
- a) Pay immediatelyb) Negotiate under pressurec) Follow written contract, no-bribes policy, and contingency plan.
- a) Defer to their local knowledgeb) Go along to avoid conflictc) Assert command; enforce team SOPs; activate backup fixer.
- a) Proceed — the fixer’s word is fineb) Film discreetly to avoid attentionc) Refuse — find a legitimate alternative.
- a) Hide in the nearest buildingb) Split up to reach safetyc) Execute the team’s immediate action drill and exfil plan.
- a) Lost photosb) Loss of work datac) Serious breach — alert security team immediately.
- Production Company Score
- Result
  
  34–55 Points: Mission-Ready. Your team's protocols demonstrate a professional understanding of high-risk environments. You prioritize safety without compromising the mission. However, in emergencies, please rely only on verified procedures and reliable contacts.
- Result
  
  22–33 Points: At-Risk Team. You have some plans, but critical gaps in comms, contingency planning, or data security could lead to a catastrophic failure.
- Result
  
  11–21 Points: Crisis Waiting to Happen. Operating in complex environments with this rating is considered negligent and can result in legal action. It is imperative that deployment does not proceed without comprehensive security measures and meticulous planning. It is vital that seamless medical care is guaranteed for all members. Failure to exercise due diligence with the responsibility of all members may result in punishment.
- Your Score
- Should be Empty:

Are You Safe and Secure When Traveling?

Step 1: Choose Your Traveler Profile