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Top EP Schools 2026

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...

 When Seconds Stretch: A Former Officer’s Take on Crisis Response and De-Escalation by Vincent Levy

There’s a moment in every high-stress call where time does something strange. It stretches. Your senses sharpen. You’re listening to the tone of a voice, the rhythm of breathing, the way someone’s hands move. You’re trying to read a...

Executive Protection Around the World: The UAE

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

How to Build a Resilience System That Responds to Anything

by John Hutton Could you imagine the nightmare? You’ve been waiting for an operation for over 2-years, when on the morning of the op at 07:09 am, 19th July 2024, a routine software update triggers the largest IT failure in...

The Importance of CPR and First Aid Certification

In certain scenarios, CPR and first aid certification can mean the difference between life and death. These skills can be applied in countless different scenarios and can benefit everyone, but especially those in the executive protection field. If you’re...

The Rise of Human-Centric Leadership in the Security Industry: Why It Matters For Executive Protection with Lee Oughton

By Lee Oughton In an increasingly complex and volatile world, the security industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional models of command and control leadership, which were once perceived as the gold standard, are no longer enough to meet the...

How Poker Skills Complement Executive Protection Abilities

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...

The Dunning-Kruger Effect and The Implications in Executive Protection 

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 – A Nation in Shock

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...

EP Wired Interview with Rina Nikolaevsky on Diplomatic Security and Career-Building

1. What first drew you to a career in security and protection, and how did that journey lead you to the United Nations? What drew me to a career in security and protection was a deep alignment with the core...

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