Welcome to the industry

Learning how to start a close protection company and successfully run it doesn’t happen in one night or by reading one or two helpful articles. However, if you’re considering starting a business, getting every bit of insight you can...

In EP Wired's first article of the Tactical Gear Series, we are taking a look at the staples of apparel: vests, boots, gloves, pants, shirts, and belts. We will break down best uses, materials, styles, and much more. Further in the series,...

As every executive protection agent knows, protection, duty, and confidentiality come above all else. But where is that line drawn? Is it when the principal is involved in an illegal act in front of them? Is it when the...

In the eighth edition of our breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at executive protection in South Africa. We have interviewed two industry professionals and asked them to share their experiences working in the country. Here's...

When did The Fearless Mindset podcast start?  It was the first year of COVID. A friend's son-in-law was a podcast producer. We met up in LA, and he asked, “What are you going to do now that you can't go anywhere because...

Oded Krashinsky When was Pacific West founded? Pacific West Academy was founded in the years following the September 11 attacks, during a major shift in the U.S. security industry. After 9/11, regulations tightened across the private security sector, with increased scrutiny...

For newcomers, breaking into executive protection usually involves building a strong foundation through adjacent experience, networking, practical training, and professional development over time. Understanding how the industry actually operates, beyond social media portrayals and tactical marketing, is equally important. From...

By Allan Perry In executive protection, one of the most common frustrations sounds almost the same every time: the interview felt solid, the conversation seemed smooth, and then nothing happened. No follow-up. No second conversation. No offer. Just silence. That outcome...

Earnings in executive protection are often misunderstood, shaped by high-end outliers and social media narratives rather than the reality of the profession. While some agents do earn substantial incomes, compensation across the industry varies widely based on experience, location,...

When you work in the security and protection industry, your job is not to make political statements. Your job is to protect people, manage risk, solve problems, and remain professional under pressure. That is it. In my view, this industry should...