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  *** The central principle of all security culture, the point that cannot be emphasized enough, is that people should never be privy to any sensitive information they do not need to know.
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  *** Don’t ask, don’t tell.
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  *** You can say no at any time to anyone about anything.
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  *** Don’t ever turn your friends over to your enemies.
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  *** Don’t make it too easy for your enemies to figure out what you’re up to.
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  *** Don’t throw any direct action ideas around in public that you think you might want to try at some point.
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  *** Develop a private shorthand for communicating with your comrades in public.
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  *** Develop methods to establish the security level of a group or situation.
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  *** Meeting location is an important factor in security.
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  *** Be aware of the reliability of those around you, especially those with whom you might collaborate in underground activities.
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  *** Don’t get too distracted worrying about whether people are infiltrators or not; if your security measures are effective, it shouldn’t even matter.
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  *** Learn and abide by the security expectations of each person you interact with, and respect differences in style.
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  *** Let others know exactly what your needs are when it comes to security.
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  *** Look out for other people.
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  *** Security culture is a form of etiquette, a way to avoid needless misunderstandings and potentially disastrous conflicts.
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  *** Security culture is not paranoia institutionalized, but a way to avoid unhealthy paranoia by minimizing risks ahead of time.
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  *** Don’t let suspicion be used against you.
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  *** Don’t be intimidated by bluffing.
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  *** Always be prepared for the possibility that you are under observation, but don’t mistake attracting surveillance for being effective.
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  *** Security culture involves a code of silence, but it is not a code of voicelessness.
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  *** Balance the need to escape detection by your enemies against the need to be accessible to potential friends.
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  *** When you’re planning an action, begin by establishing the security level appropriate to it, and act accordingly from there on.
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  *** Further Reading
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