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Unconventional Security for Unconventional Clients

Corporate SecurityJanuary 22, 2021

“Old money” families have had generations to learn about the dangers associated with vast wealth and the security measures required to protect against those threats. Kidnappers, swindlers, scammers, and burglars have targeted the members of these families for decades, helping to reinforce the reality of security as a necessity. Kidnappings, murders, and assaults have also…

The Benefits of Living Gray – Part One: Travel

Corporate Security, Traveling AbroadNovember 20, 2020

The term being gray means fitting into the environment so that an observer does not see you as anomalous. The phrase infers things such as avoiding wearing bright clothing or other items that might draw attention to you, but it also applies to affecting behavior and demeanor that permit you to fit into the…

TorchStone is in “The Business of Before®”…What does that mean?

Corporate Security, Family security, Identity ProtectionJuly 18, 2020

As our nation prepares to re-open under the new “normal,” we have the fortunate opportunity of reevaluating our current security relationships and the ways in which we provide quality security services for our employees and customers. The conventional practice of contracting with an outside security vendor during a crisis may no longer be the most…

COVID-19 Crimes of Fraud Part One: Target – Companies

Corporate Security, Identity ProtectionJuly 7, 2020

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) continues to impact the health of the world, we need to be vigilant to the continuing and increasing risk of scams and frauds like identity theft that are adding to our current health and economic fears. With the United States and most of the world in an unprecedented public health emergency, white-collar…

The Need for Nuance in Protective Intelligence Part 3: The Boogaloo Movement

Corporate Security, Protective Intelligence, Traveling AbroadJune 27, 2020

This is the third installment of a series of articles intended to help protective intelligence and security practitioners gain a nuanced understanding of threat actors. I believe that a detailed understanding of a threat actor’s ideology, objectives, operational model and tactics is critical for security managers to develop strategies to both proactively uncover a potential…

Crowd Behavior and Situational Awareness Around Protests

Corporate SecurityJune 19, 2020

Hundreds of thousands of people, ignited by the killing of George Floyd, have shown up for nationwide protests calling for the end of systemic racism. While there have been many peaceful demonstrations, some protest actions have seen violent clashes between police and protesters. Some demonstrations have also been undermined by infiltrators more interested in causing…

Workplace Violence Attack at Sebring, Florida Bank: Key Takeaways for Business Leaders

Corporate SecurityFebruary 14, 2019

This article is an assessment for business leaders of the ramifications of a significant recent multiple-casualty shooting incident at a Florida bank branch to enable company executives and their employees to effectively anticipate, prepare for, respond against, and recover from such incidents as resiliently as possible.

Common Sense Cyber Security for the Financial Executive

Corporate Security, Family security, Identity Protection, Traveling AbroadNovember 2, 2018

Criminals, activists, and nation-states can realize their goals with greater efficiency…

The Changing Dynamics of Executive Protection in Silicon Valley and Beyond: An Interview with TorchStone SVP Mark Lex

Corporate Security, Family security, Traveling AbroadNovember 2, 2018

What are the most significant changes impacting executive protection today?

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Athletes and Team Executives: Six Security Questions They Must Consider

Corporate Security, Family securityMarch 1, 2018

Too many current and former professional athletes face off-the-field threats to their…

Caring for Your Employees: Preventing Workplace Violence Q&A

Corporate SecurityMarch 1, 2018

Over two million incidents of workplace violence are reported each year, making it the fourth leading cause of fatal occupational injury in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…

Safety Advice for High Net Worth Travelers: Our Expert Q & A

Corporate Security, Family security, Traveling AbroadMarch 1, 2018

In recent years, the world’s ultra-net worth population—individuals with more than $30 million in assets—has increased to over…