How Activism and Executive Risk Converge Today

A new era of executive protection demands an intelligence-driven, socially aware approach that goes far beyond bodyguards By Cynthia Marble and Rachel Briggs This article was originally posted in ASIS Security Management. In December 2024, the corporate security community was shaken by the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The response in some corners of…

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How Federal Agencies Can Connect Digital Intelligence to Real-World Action

Bringing digital intelligence and ground-level protective measures into a unified approach For decades, hardened perimeters, controlled access points, and well-rehearsed protective operations have formed the backbone of federal security. Those measures remain essential. But today’s most consequential threats rarely originate at a checkpoint. They begin online. Across social networks, fringe forums, dark web channels, and…

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Positioning Security as a Business Enabler: Strategies for Success with Jeremy Baumann

In this episode Host Fred Burton sits down with Jeremy Baumann, CEO and founder of Corporate Security Advisors, to explore what it truly means to build high-performing, business-aligned security programs. Drawing on three decades of experience across law enforcement, corporate security, and consulting, Jeremy shares how security leaders can move beyond being seen as a…

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Inside the Surge of Targeted Attacks: What It Means for Executive Protection

In this episode Host Fred Burton reunites with longtime colleague Scott Stewart, Vice President of Protective Intelligence at Torchstone Global, to unpack the evolving landscape of executive protection. Drawing on recent high-profile attacks and their own book, The Protective Intelligence Advantage, they explore how threat actors operate, what today’s organizations often overlook, and why simple, time-tested…

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