CSO / EP managers

The last thing on your mind when traveling for business is the prospect of being arrested. Nonetheless, the U.S. government reports that more than 2,500 American citizens find themselves detained by foreign law enforcement every year. While a relatively...

By Oron Ben Simon Twelve days. That’s how long the war lasted between Israel and Iran—twelve days of relentless pressure, around-the-clock operations, and complete mobilization of every SCS unit on the ground. It began, as so many things in our...

Introduction to HIPAA A federal law in the United States called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 was created to protect the confidentiality and integrity of people's protected health information (PHI). Healthcare clearinghouses, health plans, healthcare...

By Alan Saquella and Tim Sharpe In the evolving world of executive protection (EP), the days of focusing solely on physical security are over. Today’s EP professionals are responsible for an ever-expanding array of duties, from travel logistics and site...

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...