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

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

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...

Advanced Force Multipliers Elevated Observation Posts, Counter-Surveillance Protocols, and Drone Operations for Professional Event Security By Nic Moretto, SAS-AP®  Book 2 of 3 — Awareness-Driven Event Security Series  Space Coast, Florida. Rock Concert. Summer.  We had been providing security at this venue for five years. I...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Importance of Finding the Top EP Schools of 2026 Executive protection is an industry where training matters. The quality of education operators receive directly affects safety, performance, and decision-making in the field. Yet with so many schools worldwide, it...