EP Industry

Christopher Brown & Joshua Brown There are many misconceptions about executive protection from those outside the industry. If someone inquires about an agent's chosen career and the agent specifies it in these terms, it is likely to be met with...

By: Jared A. Van Driessche  In my industry, many avoid the word bodyguard and call themselves executive protection agents. But around the world, the term executive protection means nothing to most people. The word bodyguard is understood across cultures and...

By Alan Saquella, Assistant Professor In the rapidly evolving world of security, law enforcement, and investigative sciences, professionals are increasingly turning to advanced technologies to supplement tried-and-true methodologies. One emerging innovation is behavioral assessment software, designed to enhance both pre-employment...

Executive Protection (EP) often conjures a wide range of mental images, from traditional bodyguards to contracted tactical Protective Security Details (PSD) and everything in between.  This image is largely shaped by Hollywood portrayals and amplified by self-proclaimed industry “influencers”...

In our latest breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at how executive protection is carried out around the globe. Starting the series is India, where we have interviewed three industry professionals and asked them to share...

Advance work is the cornerstone of executive protection, allowing agents to know exactly what and who they’re dealing with in any situation. It ensures that agents know where the threats could come from, who the key players are, and...

In the world of executive protection, there lies an often-unspoken reality: profound loneliness. This might sound a little dramatic, but it’s relatively true. The average agent will spend most of their time alone, conducting advance work, hanging around corporate...

At the end of every summer, while America’s attention turns to football and long holiday weekends, many U.S. protection professionals are actively preparing for significant major events.  Among these is the United Nations General Assembly, affectionately referred to as...

1. What first drew you to a career in security and protection, and how did that journey lead you to the United Nations? What drew me to a career in security and protection was a deep alignment with the core...

The U.S. Bodyguard Service and Security Consulting industry is undergoing major changes, driven by growing concerns about personal and organizational safety. From corporate boardrooms to red carpet events, high-level protection is in higher demand than ever. Government agencies, entertainment...