2021 Mid-Year Outlook
State of Protective
Intelligence Report
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Read MoreRon Worman on the Cultural Challenge Behind the Cyber-Physical Convergence
The unification of cyber and physical security information is a challenge that technology alone cannot solve. However, what many do not realize is that it is most certainly a culture problem — rooted in deeply embedded belief systems. In order to be changed and viewed under the same roof, it has to be articulated and…
Read MoreDiscovering Important Security Lessons in Unexpected Places
This article originally appeared on LinkedIn I was flying solo in a single engine Cessna 172, departing from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) to two small airports 20 miles away. This trip was categorized as a mini cross country flight as I was gearing up for my final check-ride to get my private pilot license…
Read MoreChuck Randolph on the Evolution of Technology in Executive Protection
It’s no secret that the nature of threats are evolving; however, the C-suite narrowing in on cyber threats leaves room for error that no company can afford. The physical side of threats is still disregarded by many leadership teams, and it will take forward thinking leaders to stay committed to using common operating information, or…
Read MoreThe Protective Intelligence Summer Reading List
When you write books, people always ask you what you like to read. I put together a list of books focused on protective intelligence last year — a mix of predictable and unpredictable choices. As background, I’ve always been a reader of non-fiction and thrillers as I know many are within the protection and intelligence…
Read MoreWhat Does It Take To Be a Hostage Negotiator?
When corporate security teams or law enforcement officers are on the front lines dealing with a crisis, they need more than a weapon on their belt to diffuse the situation. The art of negotiation and communicating to lower tension and stall for time is underrated and overlooked. Gary Noesner, former FBI hostage negotiator, knows this…
Read MoreProtecting Victims and Public Figure Pursuit: Insights from the VP of Threat Assessment at Gavin de Becker & Associates
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. To say that Gabrielle…
Read MoreDr. Marisa Randazzo, PhD on the Importance of Balancing Data and Human Observation
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. With a background in…
Read MoreAvoiding Vehicle Violence with Executive Driving Legend Tony Scotti
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. For nearly half a…
Read MoreA Driving Legend — Tony Scotti, Protective Intelligence Pioneer
The following is a personal message from the Executive Director, Fred Burton, regarding Tony Scotti’s nomination as a Pioneer in the Protective Intelligence Honors Program: In protection, regardless of the mission or assignment, your vehicle serves many purposes and driving is critical to the success of any protection officer. The driving track is also fun!…
Read MoreA Female Perspective in the Male-Dominated Field of Executive Protection
From a very early age, Denida Grow had a calling to protect others. Fast forward a few decades and she is one of the foremost leaders in executive protection, breaking down barriers for women in the field by providing training, opportunities, and setting an example for women and men alike. In this episode, Fred and…
Read MoreFormer CIA Officer Shares Security-Conscious Parenting Tips in her Novel License to Parent
There’s no question that parenting looks a lot different than it did in the 60s and 70s. There’s one well-known term that has surfaced — the idea of the helicopter parent. Many parents today are overworked and stressed by the concept of protecting children against the potential threats of life. From falling to talking to…
Read MoreInvestigative Journalist on Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service
There is no shortage of accomplishments in Carol Leonnig’s career as a reporter and investigative journalist; however, the release of her book Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service, rises to the top. From the JFK assassination all the way up to the January 6th Capitol Riot, Fred and Carol discuss several…
Read MoreWho’s Telling the Truth? The Evolution of the Polygraph
Most of us associate the polygraph with what we see in movies — a nervous witness sweating and communicating in short, fragmented sentences with eye contact dodging left and right. For those familiar with the test, this scenario is just the tip of the iceberg and reveals one of the biggest misconceptions many have about…
Read MoreConsiderations for Personal Safety and Small Office Protection
Not all organizations have large security teams observing and protecting employees and their customers during their day-to-day operations. Small office environments who lack the resources for security staff are often left scrambling when something doesn’t feel right, or, conversely, overreact when presented with an unwanted situation. However, employees and business owners working at organizations of…
Read MoreThe Digital Transformation of Protective Intelligence within a GSOC
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation. Global Security Operations Centers are increasingly expanding their investigative capabilities by formalizing the methodology within a digital transformation model. We turn to a top-performing security professional with over 15 years of physical security experience covering the entire spectrum of Physical Security; Security Operations, Executive Protection, Security…
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