The JFK Assassination: When Protection Changed Forever
Whether you remember where you were when JFK was assassinated or have read about it since, we can all agree that there are many elements that remain unclear. Decades later, witnesses are sharing new details and angles to the case that changed protection forever. In this episode, the authors of The Lone Star Speaks: Untold…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Threat Hunting Game: Creating Intelligence from Anomalies and Patterns
In this whitepaper, learn the elements of threat hunting, including:
Read MorePublic Figure Attackers in the United States, 1995-2015
In 2016 FBI Supervisory Special Agent Molly Amman and I completed a study of public figure attackers in the United States between 1995-2015. Our attempt was to update the work of the Exceptional Case Study Project (ECSP) conducted by Dr. Robert Fein and Bryan Vossekuil while with the U.S. Secret Service. We wanted to see…
Read MoreHostile Termination Preparedness
This checklist explores key criteria to consider, including:
Read MoreHow to Quantify Risk with Global Crisis Management Expert Scott McHugh
The feeling of surprise is a dreaded one among security practitioners and decision makers. Despite warnings and signals that provide context that a threat is approaching, it can be difficult for security teams to accept the forecast until a threat is imminent. In this episode, Fred Burton discusses the value of accurately assessing risk and…
Read MoreSupervisory Special Agent Wendy Bashnan on the Three Factors That Shape Human Capital
You don’t have to look too far to realize that the threat landscape is evolving dramatically. With that comes an increased need for a workforce that expands far beyond day-to-day tactical skills. As the lead advisor of all security and law enforcement training programs and policies for the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), Wendy Bashnan is…
Read MoreScott Stewart and Fred Burton Discuss the Attack Cycle and Pre-Operational Surveillance
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…
Read MoreHow the U.S. Capitol Riots Forever Changed the Value of a Proactive Security Approach
The riots at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021 took many by surprise. Unfortunately, this feeling of surprise was felt by security and protection agencies near and far. It forever changed how we value protective intelligence and proactive threat management — especially in close proximity to a high-profile event. In this episode, Fred Burton…
Read MoreTop Seven Corporate Security Lessons from the Capitol Riot
As a former police officer and special agent in the Washington D.C. area, I am no stranger to large-scale demonstrations. But I could never have imagined mob violence overrunning the U.S. Capitol. The events on January 6 were a clear example of what happens when there is a lack of protective intelligence and contingency planning,…
Read MoreThe Risk Profile and Motivation Behind Fully Armored Vehicles
There are not many car owners who contemplate the glass longevity, degree of sunlight exposure, or whether or not Windex has been applied to the inside and outside of the windows. However, these are exactly the types of details that run through the mind of Mark Caldwell, Co-Owner of TAC Americas, Ltd. — a market…
Read MoreWhen Hiring Drivers, Proper Vetting Is Vital For Safety And Compliance
This article was originally featured on securityinformed.com. Many employers faced a need to ramp up hiring of drivers to meet a higher demand for product deliveries and transportation logistics during the COVID-19 pandemic. To meet the demand for drivers, employers had to make quick hiring decisions while also ensuring products were still being delivered in…
Read MoreTop 5 Security Analyst Interview Questions to Prepare For
When you are inspired to apply everything you learned in your university programs to protect people and assets, a Security Analyst position is a common starting point. It is also an area that companies plan to further invest in — in Ontic’s recent study on the State of Protective Intelligence, 66% of security leaders plan…
Read MoreWhat Makes Someone Predisposed to Stalking and the Shifting Threat Landscape
In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Dr. Reid Meloy, renowned forensic psychologist and co-founder of WAVR-21, about the psychology behind fixation and stalking. They explore what drives individuals to obsess over public figures, executives, and celebrities—and how those behaviors can escalate to violence. Dr. Meloy reflects on his shift from litigation…
Read MoreThe 2021 State of Protective Intelligence Report
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Read MoreSituational Awareness: What an Attacker is Looking For with Kelly Sayre
Have you ever stepped back to think about how you carry yourself as you walk down the street? Everything from your posture, to your line of sight, to what you are fidgeting with (cellphone, anyone?) is what an attacker is observing from afar. A cue as small as turning your head twice within one minute…
Read MoreWhy Enterprises Must Rethink Employee Safety in a Remote Work Environment
This article was originally featured on Forbes Technology Council. “Staying safe” in today’s workplace usually means taking precautions to protect yourself from Covid-19, but even with millions of people across the globe working remotely, corporate security and HR teams still need to consider the issue of workplace violence. A virtual workforce has pushed potential threats…
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