Working Smarter to Protect Family Offices and High-Profile Individuals

No detail is too small when evaluating the activity that surrounds high-profile individuals and their families. Whether it be their morning coffee shop routine, their children’s activity level on social media, or how to keep an appropriate distance from crowds at philanthropic events, there is a great deal of risk to mitigate on a day-to-day…

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Chuck 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…

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Avoiding Vehicle Violence with Executive Driving Legend Tony Scotti

In this episode In this episode, we sit down with Tony Scotti, a Protective Intelligence Honors recipient and renowned expert in security driving and vehicle violence avoidance. With nearly 50 years of global experience training corporations, governments, and military organizations, Tony reflects on his career, the founding of the International Security Driver Association (ISDA), and…

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A Female Perspective in the Male-Dominated Field of Executive Protection

In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton talks with Denida Grow, a trailblazer in executive protection with nearly two decades of international experience. They unpack the unique challenges women face in the field, the rising demand for skilled female agents, and how Denida is shaping the future through her companies Athena Worldwide and Nannyguards.…

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How-To Guide: Assessing an Executive’s Digital Footprint

A key element involved in understanding the threats, vulnerabilities, and associated risk to an executive is the assessment of their digital footprint. The ultimate goal is to surface what information is available online for a savvy adversary to exploit. This information could range from details about the executive’s travel movements, satellite imagery of their home(s)…

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Taking Back Control of Online Reputation and Privacy

In this episode Digital breadcrumbs can pose real-world dangers—especially for high-profile executives. In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with Rich Matta, CEO of ReputationDefender, to break down how online privacy is becoming a frontline issue in physical security. With threats on the rise, the conversation explores how removing or obscuring personal details online can…

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What is Executive Protection? A Complete Introduction

Executive Protection (EP), also called Close Protection (CP) or executive personal protection, refers to private risk mitigation and security measures designed to ensure the safety of individuals (principals) and their families. Principals may require executive protection services due to higher personal risk related to their employment, geographic location, net worth, affiliations, or status. Classic attack…

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The 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…

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