January 15, 2021

Scott Stewart and Fred Burton Discuss the Attack Cycle and Pre-Operational Surveillance

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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 tactics to understanding the behaviors of different threat actors, Scott shares insights rooted in decades of protective intelligence experience.

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Scott Stewart and Fred Burton Discuss the Attack Cycle and Pre-Operational Surveillance

What you’ll learn

How to identify and interpret signs of pre-operational surveillance

Key takeaways from the 2020 Nashville bombing and the January 6 Capitol attack

Why understanding the mindset and categories of threat actors is essential to prevention

More about our guest

Scott Stewart brings 35 years of analytical, investigative, and security experience, including being a member of Michael Dell’s executive protection team and serving ten years as a special agent with the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service. Stewart is a popular speaker on security topics and is frequently interviewed by journalists from leading news outlets, including the New York Times, CNN, Fox News, and NP.

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