CSO / EP managers

By Troy Claydon As someone who has led multi-cultural, multi-background teams in dynamic, high-pressure environments ranging from medical response to non-permissive conflict zones, I’ve seen firsthand how the concept of success and what it takes to achieve it has evolved....

The risk profile of any business is never a one-size-fits-all model. Chief Risk Officers (CROs), Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and other upper management personnel spend countless hours and resources presenting and compelling the C-Suite and stakeholders why investing in...

By Garrett Ludke, Director of Strategic Development, Cooke & Associates, Inc.  In today’s risk-driven environment, Executive Protection must evolve from reactive security to proactive enablement. That shift starts with reframing what we protect, and why.  In an operating environment shaped by...

What inspired SCS to expand its business in Canada, and what problem does it aim to solve?   As part of our global expansion strategy, we made the strategic decision to establish our third branch in Canada. The primary objective of...

By Monica Duperon Rodriguez, Founder of Women in Protection LLC Executive protection (EP) requires quick decision-making, situational awareness, and a structured approach to problem-solving. Protecting high-profile individuals involves assessing risks, planning security strategies, and responding to evolving threats. Given the...

On December 4th, 2024, a misguided and mentally unstable person, assassinated Brian Thompson, the CEO of United Health Care. To date, there is no evidence that Thompson was targeted for any reason other than his role as CEO of...

Written by Tibi J Roman Should age be a factor in determining when it is time to step back from working in close protection and specifically from being a bodyguard? My ambivalent response – Well, Yes and No. After saving the US...

 You don’t need to look much farther than the constant feed of news headlines to see interviews of “former” bodyguards detailing salacious personal information about their former celebrity clients. Blackmail plots by former bodyguards like Markus Fritsche or tell-all...

As we progress through the first quarter of the 21st century and soon into 2025, frontline protection services remain anything but a stagnant business.  With fluctuating markets, client(s) demands, and developing risks, private security teams are tasked with sharpening...

Protest activity has always been an effective force for social change, often challenging the status quo and raising awareness for a wide range of issues.  It has also been destructive when peaceful assembly moves into confrontational gatherings.  In recent...