Protectors

The Evolving Reality of Insider Threats Organizations today face a growing and evolving threat that often originates not from an outside hacker or criminal organization, but from within their own workforce, vendor networks, and trusted partnerships. Insider threats continue to...

By Nic Moretto, SAS-AP® | Founder & CEO, Tactful Elite Security Solutions (TESS Global) Abstract Large-scale event security operations fail not from lack of staffing but from lack of systems — and no system matters more than the one that governs...

A 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting has reignited concerns around protective intelligence, access control, and event security protocols at high-profile gatherings. The incident took place on April 25, 2026, at the Washington Hilton, where senior U.S. officials, media representatives,...

This weekend, an individual, described by authorities as mentally unstable, attempted to breach the Secret Service security perimeter during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, one of the most tightly controlled and high-visibility protective events in the United States.  In the immediate aftermath of incidents like this, a...

A late-night incident at the Hollywood Hills residence of Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin has brought renewed attention to the evolving security risks faced by high-profile individuals in residential environments. Actor Dylan Sprouse Restrains a Trespasser Shortly after midnight on April...

As today’s security landscape is becoming increasingly more shaped by real-time data, social media platforms are influencing strategic decision-making like never before. Social media intelligence is the latest tool to help detect emerging trends, prevent threats, and recognise risk. Today,...

In the world of high-stakes Executive Protection (EP), the traditional model of security often treats "medical" as a reactive fallback, a kit in the trunk, or a basic CPR certification. But when a principal is traveling through a non-permissive environment...

In this concise yet insightful article, I wish to emphasise the significance of fostering a harmonious and coordinated relationship among all departments within an ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) private household. Such synergy not only streamlines daily operations but also notably improves the overall...

The results are in for the EP Wired Top EP Schools 2026, and this year’s rankings reflect the voice of the executive protection community itself. Designed as a community-driven initiative, the contest invited professionals from across the industry to nominate...

Executive protection operations rely on preparation, coordination, and accurate information. While many teams still rely on spreadsheets, messaging apps, and scattered notes, a new generation of operational software is beginning to transform how protection teams work. One of the platforms...