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  • Read the report that concluded Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone

    The hacking of Mr. Bezos is particularly sensitive because of his ownership of The Washington Post, which had published coverage critical of the kingdom and had retained Jamal Khashoggi

    Read the report that concluded Saudi Arabia hacked Jeff Bezos’ phone

  • The Man in the Middle – Intro to Cybersecurity Part 3

    Welcome to a third article in the series looking at introductions to cyber security. We’ll be looking at a type of attack which most people will be familiar with in principle, if not in technical practice.

    The basic idea is simple – an attacker sits between two trusting parties, intercepting their communication and impersonating each to the other. Obviously this is somewhat harder in practice where people are, for example, sitting in a room together, but even a phone call gives potential for an eavesdropper or impersonator.

    The Man in the Middle – Intro to Cybersecurity Part 3

  • Global Risk RoundUp – January 2020

    Global Risk RoundUp – January 2020. Our Global Risk partners, Drum Cussac, provide in-depth analysis of global risks via in-house experts, cutting edge technology and through a comprehensive global source network. Here is your summary of the incidents you need to know about from the last 30 days.

    Global Risk RoundUp – January 2020

  • Tragedy on Your Team and What Happens Afterwards?

    I tend to believe that people in this business believe that the test of leadership comes during the attack on principle (AOP).  While there is no denying that leadership is necessary in those key moments of an attack or any other catastrophic event.  But as I stated at the Summit, the hardest part of this job is, ‘the after.’

    Tragedy on Your Team and What Happens Afterwards?

  • Women In The Close Protection Industry

    First, I prefer placing female CPO’s with female clients or their children for the client’s comfort or peace of mind. Some males are easily suited to this task but the client may simply think that a male does not belong in constant close proximity and occasionally in isolated private settings with the kids or a client’s wife. This can be equally true with female CPO’s and male clients but the concern of inappropriate behavior with the children dissolves when a female is placed with them. Remember, it’s always up to the client.

    Women In The Close Protection Industry

Featured Articles

Show Time

YouTube, CNN, TMZ, Entertainment Tonight and other blogs and television magazines are full of countless examples of … >>>

Protective Intelligence

Modern Tools for a Traditional Task Many protective service providers and law enforcement agencies have protective … >>>

Top Articles

Residential Security

Residential security (RS) is something that is usually taken very lightly, most believe putting in an alarm system and … >>>

Assignments Over. Now What?

So you got the tap for the assignment and a spot on the detail?  You are good to go for the next several days, weeks, or … >>>

Industry News November 2019

NYPD cop who ‘provided security’ for El Chapo’s wife busted for dealing cocaine 18th September 2019 An NYPD officer … >>>

Protection

Suited for Duty

When it comes to a wardrobe fit for duty rule number one, you don’t buy it, you acquire it over time.  In most cases, unless you have unlimited resources this will be a slow build for most agents.  To help you in developing a detail ready wardrobe I offer the … >>>

Bullet Proof Vests How Protected Are You?

Bullet proof vests are incredibly useful pieces of equipment for Security Personnel. Not only are they available in a variety of models and designs, they can protect against a wide range of ammunition. However, far too few people understood exactly what … >>>

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Surveillance

Surveillance Tips for Investigations & Protective Intelligence

Surveillance is a skill learned best through experience, however tactics and techniques can also be improved via tips and tricks from seasoned practitioners. This article contains some very effective tactics, techniques and procedures for conducting surveillance investigations, for both private investigators as well as for protective intelligence assignments.

Protective Surveillance

With each client, the situation and threat level will vary, as will their requirements and appetite. When it comes to security there are a myriad of options available, often (and hopefully) with multiple, complementary components working together in harmony. One weapon in the personal protection armory is Protective Surveillance. This article attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of a service that has multiple benefits, quite a few limitations and several misrepresentations.

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Hostile

Protecting War Correspondents

The Most Dangerous Job in the World It looks exciting on the TV, glamorous even. Journalists, dressed in blue flak jackets and helmet, crouching behind a vehicle as gunfire rains down on a nearby building. But warzones – like war correspondents – are … >>>

AN INSIGHT INTO OPERATING IN SOMALIA

    Somalia, a lawless country located on the east coast of Africa, should be no stranger to anyone in the security industry. The hub of maritime piracy, an area that that has been at civil war for over thirty years and a country that many … >>>

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Training

The Silent Sniper, PTSD & The Battlefield

Because this will be one of the first years that I’ll be at home and not in a warzone. As a hostile environment consultant, I’ve spent countless Christmas Days in battlezones, often behind enemy lines, and almost always with one or more VIPs to protect.  You … >>>

Be the Change You Want to See

  It is harder now than it has been at any point over the past 15 years for prospective operators looking to gain work in the security industry. And it’s not just new entrants who should feel concerned as it becomes more difficult for seasoned … >>>

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Maritime

Building Global Cyber Maritime Defence Standards

  “The announcement yesterday that shipbroker Clarksons confirmed its computer systems were breached in a major cyber-security attack is a further indication how the global maritime industry is very much in the cross-hairs of the cybercriminal. The … >>>

Working in the Maritime Security Industry

Working in the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Industry By Kevin ‘Knocker’ Whyte Maritime Security has become the new ‘Must Enter’ sector of the security industry, with long established MARSEC companies and new start-ups alike, picking up manpower intensive … >>>

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Medical

Review: Medipro PHMT

COURSE REVIEW: Medipro Training: PHMT (Pre-Hospital-Medical-technician) Having previously completed FPOS (I) MIRA and Remote Team Medic Courses I was looking for a training course which had both industry recognition and would take my knowledge and skills to … >>>

First aid for a psychological injury

If you work in an environment where people are likely to get physically injured, then it stands to reason you would want people available with the skills to help. Most workplaces are comfortable with the notion of a first aider. They understand their purpose … >>>

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