EP Wired

26/05/2025

Think your executive is safe working from home? Think again. 💁‍♂️

Executives are no longer tucked away in corner offices—they’re leading board meetings from the kitchen table, joining investor calls from the backyard, and attending local events without a detail in sight.

✍️ In this new piece, Evan Levitt details what protection really looks like in the age of hybrid work. Because when the office goes home, protection needs to follow.

From digital threat mitigation to secure travel logistics and low-profile residential protection teams, this evolution is essential.

22/05/2025

Is it time to rethink the way executive protection teams work? 🤔

With agents now juggling everything from digital threat monitoring to advanced logistics, burnout and blind spots are becoming real risks.

📝 Alan Saquella explores a growing trend in executive protection—outsourcing advance work to ease pressure on core teams.

Would it make EP teams sharper, safer, and more effective—or open the door to new vulnerabilities?

Outsourcing advance work, when done with care and collaboration, could free EP professionals to focus on where they are most valuable.

21/05/2025

They’re rich, visible, and vulnerable.

Over the past two years, a surge of highly targeted burglaries and home invasions has swept through the residences of athletes, entertainers, and public figures.

The list of victims is growing, and it’s anything but random.

🔍 What’s being missed?
💡 What’s being done?
🔐 What should you be doing now?

Read Garrett Ludke's full breakdown:

A surge of highly targeted burglaries and home invasions has swept through the residences of athletes, entertainers, and public figures.

14/05/2025

Ivanka Trump’s latest security moment may have gone viral—but the real story is in the numbers.

👀 What does it cost to keep the president’s daughter safe?

With the recent incident involving Ivanka Trump’s security detail, the discussion on whether the move was justified is still ongoing.

11/05/2025

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08/05/2025

🎬 Chuck Tobin for

"For me, that was one of those 'AHA' moments where I realized that we assume we know best because of our confidence or our ego, and then, when you step outside of that lens and look at how others are doing it, you might step back and rethink whether you need to change your techniques or tactics."

06/05/2025

Troy Claydon has led multicultural, multi-background teams in dynamic, high-pressure environments ranging from medical response to non-permissive conflict zones.

He has seen firsthand how the concept of success and what it takes to achieve it has evolved. A decade ago, retention strategies centered on stability and financial benefits. Fast forward to now, with Generation Z entering the workforce, and success requires a far more nuanced approach.

📝 Check out Troy Claydon’s complete take on the subject: https://epwired.com/recognising-culture-and-talent-retention-in-distracted-labour-market/

Companies that prioritise culture and offer real value with opportunities for personal development achieve talent retention.

05/05/2025

🗞️ Our April 2025 publication is online and ready for your perusal: https://online.fliphtml5.com/wjyeh/pzke/

🤝 Special thanks to all authors, contributors, and supporters who have lent their expertize, time, and trust to EP Wired! Check out the articles by Evan Levitt, Garrett Ludke, Kevin Dye, Ivan Ivanovich, Justin Hanson, Monica Duperon Rodriguez, Yakir Taranto and our team.

Check it our and share to your network. Thank you to all our readers! 🙌



And thank you to all our readers! 🙌

02/05/2025

⚠️ ☠️ Not all threats come from outside.

From cyber attacks to human error, insider threats—whether accidental, complacent, or intentional—can quietly undermine even the most robust security strategies.

In his new piece for EP Wired, Matthew Porcelli shares 20+ years of experience and breaks down what leaders often overlook when it comes to protecting people, assets, and reputation.

Give it a read 👉 https://epwired.com/diversity-risk-and-assignment/

Much like negligent insider threats, complacent insider threat attacks can be mitigated through training, communication, and audits.

30/04/2025

⏳ Aging affects us all—but in executive protection, it changes everything.

From medical emergencies to cognitive decline, evolving threats, and even hotel room selection, protecting older clients brings new challenges few talk about.

Kevin Dye explores the real challenges of protecting aging clients—and why your current strategy might not be enough.

📝 Check out the full article: https://epwired.com/the-challenges-of-protecting-aging-protectees/

Those providing protective services in Hollywood, aging protectees are common for stars like Kevin Costner (70) and Sylvester Stallone (78).

28/04/2025

In today’s rapidly changing world, Executive Protection (EP) has transformed from merely a reactive service into a strategic imperative that enhances executive freedom and operational continuity.

🔍 Here are four fundamentals that Garrett Ludke believes are crucial for modern EP programs:

1. Comprehensive Risk Mapping: It’s essential to understand real vulnerabilities—both physical and digital—to inform effective protection strategies.

2. Integrated, Low Profile Agents: The most effective agents blend tactical skills with emotional intelligence and discretion—because trust is foundational.

3. Protective Mobility as Risk Architecture: Mobility goes beyond routes and vehicles. It’s about real-time, informed movement that prioritizes both safety and productivity.

4. Digital Integration and Centralized Oversight: Keeping pace with threats means connecting EP efforts with broader enterprise security.

Curious to learn more? 🧐 Explore how to align protection strategies with compliance and get ahead of risks that matter: https://epwired.com/the-strategic-evolution-of-executive-protection-programs/

💬 Let’s discuss your thoughts in the comments!

The most effective executive protection programs today don’t constrain, they enable. They are aligned with how decisions are made.

23/04/2025

"Technology is your biggest friend in the protective intelligence space."

🎬 Fred Burton for