Brad Thor Pushes Beyond His Comfort Zone in Latest Thriller – Rising Tiger
With 15 million books in print, Brad Thor has to be doing something right. His Scot Harvath series has evolved to encompass 22 thrillers — each with a mind-bending plot that can be read as a stand-alone novel or for those avid fans who have followed along from the very beginning in The Days of…
Read MoreLeading Corporate Security During Volatile Times
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Read MorePersonal Observations on the Evolution of Protective Intelligence
“We memorized them and if they were in the crowd they were brought to everyone’s attention.” – Former U.S. Secret Service agent Jerry Blaine, The LANCER (JFK) Detail (email exchange on January 29, 2021) Author’s Note: Special thanks to Scott Stewart and Mike Parks, protective intelligence professionals who were with me in the trenches from…
Read MoreAnticipating Risk on a Global Scale from Salesforce’s Strategic Intelligence Team
The feeling of uncertainty is no stranger to corporate security teams around the world. From the pandemic, to civil unrest, to the war in Ukraine, teams have learned the hard way how these global events can suspend business and cause employees to take on a general feeling of doubt about what to do next. How…
Read MorePhysical Security Teams’ Impact Is Far-Reaching
This article was originally featured on Dark Reading The responsibilities of physical security teams have expanded well beyond traditional security roles. However, these security teams all too often are seen only as a cost center instead of being recognized as risk management professionals who can help move the business forward in areas far beyond “guns,…
Read MoreCommon Myths Around Mass Shootings From Award-Winning Journalist Mark Follman
When we see headlines of worst-case scenarios — mass shootings — it’s easy to lean on poor mental health support or assume someone woke up one day and ‘just snapped.’ But as Mark Follman, National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones, shares in his conversation with Fred, there is always planning involved. Mark reveals key insights…
Read MoreWhat Corporate Security Can Expect After the Uvalde and Buffalo Mass Shootings
In the past few weeks we have seen high-profile mass shootings in Buffalo, NY – at a Tops supermarket – and in Uvalde, TX – at Robb Elementary School. Although neither mass shooting occurred in a corporate workplace or against a CEO or other protectee, from decades of experience in behavioral threat assessment I know…
Read MoreWildfires: Why GSOCs Need to Monitor This Ever-Present Threat
Wildfire season has begun in North America and is proving to be more active than normal, just as we’ve seen over the last few years. We’re seeing a combination of drought conditions, above-average temperatures, and multiple wind events in areas like New Mexico, California, and Washington, creating the ideal environment for wildfires. New Mexico alone…
Read MoreBlend In or Stand Out: Lesser-Known Security Strategies with Mónica Duperon Rodriguez
Mónica Duperon Rodriguez didn’t start out in law enforcement or security. Instead, she was working as a facilities manager at a recreation center when she was recruited into a local police department that was looking to hire more women. Starting as a reserve officer, to see if she liked working in law enforcement in the…
Read MoreTaking Sides: Securing Executives and Operations Amid Unrest
The tempo of protective security concerns since the 2020 election have been relentless. Threats have been non-stop since the 2020 election, followed by the January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol, the D.C. bomber on the run, compounded by protests related to the pandemic, social justice issues and economic unrest. The leaked Supreme Court memo…
Read MoreThe Protective Intelligence Summer 2022 Podcast List
With Summer around the corner and travel picking back up, I’ve added a few series to my podcast rotation. While I always have a book or two nearby that I am reading (in addition to ones I’m writing), giving my eyes a break and listening to a good podcast is always a safe bet. If…
Read MoreThe Protective Intelligence Summer 2022 Reading List
If you work in the field of protection, chances are you enjoy a good book. And when you write books, you frequently get asked for book recommendations — It comes with the territory. I tend to lean towards reading espionage thrillers and historical non-fiction when I take a break from my own research while putting…
Read MoreProtective Intelligence 201: Mind the Gap Between Strategic and Tactical Intelligence
“The whole world is the arena of our conflict.” – Allen Dulles, The Craft of Intelligence In my experience in both the government and private sector, I’ve found that disaster looms in the gaps between strategic and tactical intelligence, but bridges can be built. Let me explain. The benefit of age is remembering strategic world…
Read MoreThe Art of Helping Clients Find Lifestyle Appropriate Security with Kate Bright
This podcast is the first in our monthly series — Women Who Protect, where we will spotlight women working in a wide range of positions within security, protection, and law enforcement. Envisioning a perfect line that depicts the career progression of an Analyst to a Chief Security Officer is a story most people wouldn’t pause…
Read MoreHow Security Professionals Can Manage Threats From Extremism And Covid-19 Backlash
This article was originally featured on Forbes Count corporate security professionals among those wary of our country’s turbulent political landscape. The results of a recent survey my company, Ontic, conducted indicate that the rise in domestic extremism and political-related violence were among the highest concerns of security, compliance and legal professionals whose job it is to keep…
Read MoreWhat Security Teams Neglect to Consider When Protecting Executives Abroad
A car that won’t start on the side of the road in rural Mexico. A stolen passport in Buenos Aires. Civil unrest on the streets of Johannesburg. Natural disasters. When it comes to the unexpected challenges that happen when traveling abroad, Global Rescue – a crisis management and global advisory firm for consumers and corporate…
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