April 2023
When Second Homes Are a Primary Concern
Second homes and vacation homes are supposed to be sanctuaries, and the people who decamp there usually treat them as such. But public figures, corporate executives, and high-net-worth individuals who own these properties often neglect the essentials of executive protection that they practice in their offices, on official travel, or in their primary abodes.
“At times, CEOs let their guard down when vacationing or staying at their second residence. They sometimes forget that ‘risk travels’ and have a tendency to expose themselves unnecessarily to these risks,” says former Boeing CSO Dave Komendat, whose range of responsibilities included EP.
Executive Protection in the Age of Technology: Addressing the Risks
As technology advances, the line between physical security and cybersecurity is becoming more blurred, exposing executives to numerous cyber threats that can result in physical vulnerabilities.
Creativity in Motion: 7 Armored Vehicles that Show the Range of Reinforcement
From Chris Pratt television series to the French countryside, armored cars can be seen just about everywhere—if you’re paying attention. Here are seven models from history that caught our eye.
The Tech Advance: How Executive Protection Leverages Technology to Protect Clients
As operations teams get smaller but the scope of their work grows, executive protection teams are turning to technological tools to provide additional support.
Fast Facts: Protecting Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
The Carter Protective Division has been in service for more than 42 years, making it the longest operating former President Protection Division in U.S. Secret Service history.
Modernizing your Approach to Executive Digital Risk Management
Social media is an essential business tool for executives. But digital strategies also need to assess vulnerabilities that publicly available personal information create.
The Importance of Standardizing EP
The job of an executive protection (EP) professional is to protect an individual from harm and embarrassment. These are very broad terms. Without standards for operating procedures and business practices, it can be difficult to measure the quality and professionalism of EP services.
EP Skillsets: Why Elevating Leadership Skills will Protect your Business
The common belief that leadership and organizational skills develop from the ability to perform well individually, in a profession, is problematic. Here are steps to elevate your leadership skills while protecting your business.
Family Offices: What They Get Right About Security, and What Companies Can Learn from Them
In protecting some of the highest-profile individuals who attract the most unusual risks, family offices are often at the forefront of security innovation. Here are some aspects they get right which, when adopted by organizations, can help transform your security program.
Elevating Executive Security with Mobile Command as a Service
Just as VIPs may invest in fractional jet ownership, mobile command as a service provides access to a fully equipped, state-of-the-art mobile command vehicle for a specified number of engagements per year.
