Articles Tagged with ''executive protection''

Lessons on Entertainment Security and Executive Protection After Manchester

Iconic entertainers will remain attractive targets for terrorist attacks because they attract substantial crowds and promote social norms and values that conflict with terrorists’ worldviews.

Robin Mackay

September 1, 2017

If the Islamic State terrorist organization deliberately targeted Ariana Grande or her May 22, 2017, concert, new challenges will be presented for security professionals who provide close quarters protection to entertainment stars.

Countering the Effects of New Age Terrorism on Business and Travel

Michael Payne

September 1, 2017

What is ‘new age’ terrorism? In a paper addressing changes in terrorism, Dr. Arvind Adityaraj states: “…the magnitude of violence, lethality and the extensive use of technology to disseminate ideology, indoctrinate, and mold the mind of the youth in their fold…[with] business-like network structures clearly point towards the significant departure of old terrorism.”

Business Travelers: Worrying About Terrorism May Kill You

Mark Deane

May 30, 2017

The looming shadow of terrorism is pervasive. The recent suicide attack that targeted a music concert in Manchester, UK; the vehicle attack in London, UK, two months prior; and compounded further by regular images across the media of marauding attacks in cities such as Paris and Berlin.

How to Select a Proficient Executive Protection Team

George R. Foster

May 30, 2017

Selecting an Executive Protection Team isn’t exactly a science. That said, it is crucial that you ask the right questions and you get the right answers for you. So, how does it work…

7 Things I've Learned About Being a Woman in Executive Protection

By Rachael Paskvan

September 9, 2016

A lot of people are surprised to learn that women work in executive protection – and that I’m one of them.

NFL CSO Jeff Miller Joins MSA Security as Senior VP

May 5, 2016

NFL Senior Vice President and CSO Jeffrey Miller will join the MSA Security executive management team this summer as Senior Vice President.

ASIS International Establishes Executive Protection Council

The council will focus on educating executive protection professionals and establishing the field as a business enabler.

April 18, 2016

Interest in executive protection education and guidance has grown within ASIS International since the introduction of a two-day program in 1998 and a Certificate in Executive Protection in 2013. Now, council members will focus on providing education and resources on professional executive protection, and establishing EP as a business enabler to keep protectees safe and productive.

How to Use Executive Protection Services Overseas

Claire Meyer

February 1, 2015

For the 2014 Winter Olympics, a 50-person contingent from the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA), including several members of the board of directors, spent 14 days attending various events and competitions in Sochi, Russia. For Tiger Shaw, two-time Olympian and now President and CEO of the USSA, this meant the need to call in some expert help.

The Top Steps to Handling An Executive Kidnapping

The most important step is to understand the level and type of kidnap risk in countries or regions where your organization operates or where employees are expected to travel for business reasons.

Aaron Sanchez

March 1, 2014

If your organization is operating in an area where the risk of kidnap is deemed high, you should consider the Special Risk options available through the insurance market. Carried by many leading underwriters, Kidnap/Ransom and Extortion (KRE) coverage reimburses the losses associated with a kidnap.

10 Ways to Secure Enterprise Data Over the Holiday Season

As we all soon will head out on upcoming holiday vacations, we all run the danger of becoming a remote risk for our companies, often without being aware of it.

October 1, 2013