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The Power of Two: Somalia’s Twin RSOCs Activated

From 8 to 22 November, Moaied Altai, Senior IT and Telecommunications Specialist for the Telecommunications Security Standards or {TESS+}, embarked on a mission that will transform the security communications system in Somalia. This mission marked the launch of not one, but two Remote Security Operations Centre (RSOC) in the country mired with security and operationalContinue reading “The Power of Two: Somalia’s Twin RSOCs Activated”

Connecting the dots: {TESS+} successfully deploys RSOC in Mauritania

In the vast landscapes of Mauritania, a digital transformation in field security communications has just wrapped up in October. Led by Moaied Altai, Senior IT & Telecommunications Specialist for {TESS+}, a recent field mission aimed to connect the towns of Nema, Bassikounou, and Kiffa to the Remote Security Operations Centre (RSOC) in the capital, Nouakchott.Continue reading “Connecting the dots: {TESS+} successfully deploys RSOC in Mauritania”

Fresh from mission: {TESS+} completes security comms assessment in South Sudan

In a collaborative effort and with the goal of strengthening field security communications, {TESS+} went on a mission to South Sudan to conduct a comprehensive review of its Security Communications Systems (SCS). John Bursa, {TESS+} Senior IT Emergency Coordinator worked alongside United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and & United Nations Security ManagementContinue reading “Fresh from mission: {TESS+} completes security comms assessment in South Sudan”

{TESS+} webinars transform global telecommunications security support

Since 2018, the UN Telecommunications Security Standards {TESS+} webinar series has steadily grown into a cornerstone of global field support. Delivered monthly, these sessions have reached over 8,000 participants across humanitarian sectors. Each webinar is designed to enhance understanding of Security Communications Systems (SCS) with direct applications in both routine and emergency environments. The seriesContinue reading “{TESS+} webinars transform global telecommunications security support”

Clear channels in a complex crisis: How {TESS+} empowers security communications staff in Afghanistan

A room that never sleeps The hum of radios, the flicker of monitors, and the quiet intensity of a room that never sleeps — this is the heart of Kabul’s UN Security Operations Centre (SOC). On a quiet morning in the capital, a small group of SOC assistants gather around glowing screens, gearing up notContinue reading “Clear channels in a complex crisis: How {TESS+} empowers security communications staff in Afghanistan”

On the same frequency: {TESS+} supports humanitarians in southern Yemen

Where every signal counts In the rising heat of April, as the call to prayer echoes over the dusty streets of Aden, humanitarians rush to deliver food, water, and medical supplies. They navigate not just broken roads and flooded terrain—but the looming shadow of conflict, where every movement must be calculated, every route carefully chosen.Continue reading “On the same frequency: {TESS+} supports humanitarians in southern Yemen”

{TESS+} Regional Training Programme – 2023/2024

Applications have now closed for all regions. Introduction: {TESS+} is the global focal point for guidance and support on Security Communication Systems (SCS) for the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). {TESS+} works closely with security and ICT personnel from UNSMS organisations and NGO stakeholders. The {TESS+} Regional Training Programme providesContinue reading “{TESS+} Regional Training Programme – 2023/2024”