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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...

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...

As threats continue to evolve, so does the field of executive protection. With cyber attacks becoming more prevalent and sophisticated, executive protection professionals are becoming more attuned to managing these attacks. From phishing, ransomware, virtual kidnapping scams, and more,...

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...