January 15, 2021
Scott Stewart and Fred Burton Discuss the Attack Cycle and Pre-Operational Surveillance
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In this episode
When it comes to spotting potential threats, it’s often the subtle details that matter most. In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with Scott Stewart, Vice President at TorchStone Global and former Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent, to unpack how the attack cycle plays out in real-world scenarios. From analyzing pre-operational surveillance tactics to understanding the behaviors of different threat actors, Scott shares insights rooted in decades of protective intelligence experience.
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Scott Stewart and Fred Burton Discuss the Attack Cycle and Pre-Operational Surveillance
What you’ll learn
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How to identify and interpret signs of pre-operational surveillance
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Key takeaways from the 2020 Nashville bombing and the January 6 Capitol attack
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Why understanding the mindset and categories of threat actors is essential to prevention
More about our guest
Scott Stewart brings 35 years of analytical, investigative, and security experience, including being a member of Michael Dell’s executive protection team and serving ten years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service. Stewart is a popular speaker on security topics and is frequently interviewed by journalists from leading news outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Fox News, and NP.
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