Of Kidnappings, Lions, and Crocodiles

The October 16 kidnapping of 17 expatriate missionaries in Haiti has generated a great deal of press attention. Among the victims were 16 American citizens and one Canadian. The group is comprised of five men, seven women, and five children—including a toddler. The gang that conducted the abduction, 400 Mawozo, is no stranger to kidnapping.…

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A Private Investigator’s View into Managing a Targeted Threat

When it comes to investigating a targeted threat and protecting his clients, Rob Kimmons, Owner of Kimmons Investigations, knows this territory forwards and backwards. Setting up countermeasures (under the direction of his clients and in accordance with local / state laws) is one of the most difficult tasks his firm takes on, as each unique…

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A Leading Research Analyst’s View on the Transformation of Digital Intelligence

Physical security is experiencing the largest transformation in decades. Leading market research firms are doing all they can to keep up with the ever evolving shift, producing analysis that identifies the leaders excelling at innovation, exploring the growth environment and offering strategic insights that play a key role in plotting the industry’s future. ​In this…

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A Commitment to Disrupting the Top Physical Security Threats

This article was originally featured in American Security Today A quiet day in the life of a physical security professional is an accomplishment in every sense of the word. Working tirelessly to ward off any unwanted surprises, one can only hope they are covering all bases as the categories of threats continue to expand and…

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Workplace Violence Considerations for Businesses and Citizens

Due to how normal workplace violence has become in our society, we’ve become conditioned to quickly forget and move on. The “new” attack falls from the news cycle and headlines, taken over by the next big news story of the day.  Take the recent shooting inside the King Soopers, in Boulder, Colorado, for example. This…

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Going Beyond Security to Put People First — Honoring Keith White

There are few career stories that result in a straight, predictable line of progression. Keith White, SVP and Chief Global Safety and Security Officer at Salesforce, has a story that can be described as anything but linear — moving on from working nights at Burger King, to loss prevention, to leading global security for two…

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Pushing the Limits and Lifting Others Along the Way — Honoring Kristin Lendardson

The following is a personal message from the Associate Director of the Center for Protective Intelligence, Travis Lishok, regarding Kristin Lenardson’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program. Security practitioners are a different breed — they are uncommon people that tackle impossible challenges daily. Kristin Lenardson is one of those practitioners who…

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A Conversation with Keith White (Salesforce)

In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. Keith White defines what…

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The Protective Intelligence Fall Reading List

I’ve always been a reader, even when I was a cop. As an agent, I always had a stack of books in my Ghurka carry-on bag for downtime on protective intelligence operations around the globe or for long Pan Am Clipper Class flights to distant time zones. But, having investigated so many bombings and hijackings…

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Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast Playlist: Corporate Security

From corporate security leaders to the General Counsel of a Fortune 10 company, the Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast with Fred Burton spotlights the many facets of enterprise security programs. Below we’ve compiled a list of some of our top episodes focused on the field of corporate security. Give them a listen to gain unique points…

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Ontic Acquires SIGMA, Advances Physical Threat Management Standard

As social and political issues continue to fuel threats and disruptions that span companies, communities, and educational institutions, physical security professionals are in need of a holistic, highly effective, technology-driven approach. One that not only provides a comprehensive view of the threat landscape and surfaces critical knowledge but that guides the identification of threats, gathering…

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The Protective Intelligence Fall Podcast List

While I am certainly more of a reader than a listener (to podcasts at least) I have had the honor of not only supporting the production of the Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast over the last year but also being a guest on many podcasts. Our podcast series has come a long way since producing our…

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