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

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...

Executive protection services encompass an incredible variety of skills, knowledge, and tools. From close protection and risk assessments to secure transportation and crisis management, these services are tailored to the unique needs of high-profile individuals.  Understanding who these services are...

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”...

The Charlie Kirk assassination has shocked the United States and sparked international condemnation. The conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA was shot dead on September 10, 2025, while speaking at Utah Valley University in Utah. His killing...

What is close protection, who is it for, and how to acquire or provide these services? All key questions that those entering the industry are trying to answer. This guide will break it down step by step, offering a...

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...

Started in 2020 as a small team of talented writers, marketers, and executive protection experts, EP Wired has had only one mission over the years — to be a stage for all talented and hard-working voices in the industry. Over...