Things you should know

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...

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...

For the third issue in our Executive Protection Organizations Worldwide series, we talked with the team behind ICoCa. Give a brief overview about your association (short history, why it was created etc.)  ICoCA, the Responsible Security Association, is the leading international...

The Personal Protection industry is made up of a lot of characters. There are those with elite military backgrounds, those who come from various law-enforcement careers, those who rose through the private security industry, those who landed in the...

Personal Protection is a cerebral game, based on one’s ability to assess and mitigate a Risk, Threat and Vulnerability in dynamic and often challenging environments. Think of it as your blueprint for ensuring the safety, security, reputation, and operational...

UHNWIs generally own multiple assets, not only within their country of citizenship/primary residence but all over the world, from residences, private yachts, supercars, offices and private jets. Often, many of these assets are not always used at once by...

Over the course of their assignments, private security officers are not averse to coming across multiple types of employees, guests, or contracted employees. Depending on the size of the organization housed in one or several fixed assets and the...

Here is some guidance to help you determine the authenticity of a kidnapper’s call and respond appropriately to a virtual kidnapping scam. “If you want to see your Clare again, don’t hang up,” says the voice on the other end...

It’s essential to recognize that not every confrontation begins with immediate physical force; many start with verbal interactions that can gradually escalate to physical touch or contact. Bearing this in mind, it’s essential to integrate a system of verbal...