EP Industry

In most striking arts, it’s common to position your opponent directly in front of you, establish a measured distance, and prepare for engagement from a stable, standing stance. I often refer to this distance and posture as your fighting measure. It’s the...

By Evan Levitt The traditional model of executive protection has changed. In today’s work-from-anywhere world, executives no longer spend most of their time behind corporate walls, surrounded by access controls and reinforced protocols. Instead, their calendars—and risk profiles—are split between home offices, regional...

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 Garrett Ludke, Director of Strategic Development, Cooke & Associates, Inc.  They’re rich, visible, and vulnerable. And when their faces are on screens across the world, playing in championship games, presenting at award shows, or livestreaming from the road, their...

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...

Everyone reading this is getting older (3 seconds in fact if you got this far).  Age impacts everything we do.  While it affects us all personally, it also significantly influences our protective operational coverage.  In 1925, the average life...

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...

In a world where VIPs, global events, and iconic venues rely on airtight protection, slip-ups still happen — sometimes with tragic consequences. From underprepared private contractors to overwhelmed venue staff, these security fails exposed serious flaws in planning, protocol,...

How high-stakes environments like Las Vegas shape modern emergency response strategies—and what security professionals must learn to stay ahead. The 24/7 City of Risk and Reward Las Vegas is unlike any other. It is a magnet for high-profile individuals, large-scale events,...