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Boost in Demand for Private Military Contractors in Ukraine

Amid the stress of war, there is a growing demand for private military contractors in Ukraine and other paid security workers. Recruitment platforms offer big money to mostly western volunteers joining the fight in Ukraine.   President Volodymyr Zelensky made the...

Starting a Bodyguard Company in 2022 and Beyond

As with any business, a bodyguard company depends heavily on people, structure, and plans. You need to have all three elements in place to run a successful organization that delivers cutting-edge close protection services. Is it risky and may not...

How to Become a Close Protection Officer

If you’re interested in pursuing CPO work, then it helps to be informed. Below, we’ll answer any aspiring agents’ burning question – how to become a close protection officer?   Contrary to what you might see on TV, it takes more...

Foiled Assassination Plot Against President Zelensky: Third in Days

According to Ukrainian officials, Kyiv allegedly received alerts to an assassination plot against President Zelensky. The report came from Russia’s premier security agency FSB, of all places, news outlets claim.    Oleksiy Danilov, Ukraine's Secretary of the National Security and Defense...

The Drawbacks of Second-Hand Body Armour

I remember the conversation I once had with a fellow security professional vividly. We discussed the different risks and threats our colleagues and friends face every day they go to work. The increasing level of violence, the fact that...

Where to Find the Right Close Protection Job Opportunities

It's brutal out there. The job market is as demanding as ever. However, with the rise of the need for proficient security comes the increase in close protection job opportunities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, "Employment...

Marketing for Security Professionals and Companies: A Guide

A recent study from the Technical University of Denmark reveals that the collective global attention span is shrinking. Although people spend more time than ever online, they aren't investing enough conscious effort to research particular trends or topics ―...

Traveling Can Make You a Storyteller, Operator, and Better Person

When I started gathering material and making notes for my book, The Protected, it wasn't long before I realized that many topics and examples primarily arose from my travel experiences. Maybe this is why the famed Berber-Moroccan scholar and...

Advanced Levels of Close Protection Operative Training

No matter what tier of close protection operative training you have attended so far, there is always more to learn. From route reconnaissance to formations to vehicle search, the list is endless, if we are being frank. In fact, close...

Executive Protection and Venue Management

Executive protection details are as diverse as the principals under protection. Many close protection teams require coordination with the venue management and staff. And especially if the venue already has security currently contracted on-site. One of the most popular...

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Personal Safety and Security Considerations for Female Executive Protection Professionals Operating Abroad

Female executive protection (EP) professionals operating internationally already understand that the demands of their role extend far beyond standard...

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