Custom Protection Starts with Threat Intelligence.
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.
The best protection starts long before any threat becomes a reality. Intelligence drives TorchStone’s approach to Executive Protection. We carefully assess a client’s risks and design a customized security program to mitigate them. The members of the Intelligence Team utilize industry leading intelligence collection platforms to anticipate what threats are most likely to impact our clients. Where appropriate, we employ AI tools to quickly execute tasks. We maintain constant communication with clients to coordinate security operations and update them on constantly evolving threat environments.
Anticipate the Threat, Avoid the Harm.
Our clients face evolving threats on a global scale. To keep them safe and preserve their peace of mind, our experienced analysts and Certified Threat Managers continually analyze the threat landscape to spot potential crises and respond before the risk becomes a reality.
It all centers around our proprietary Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) located in Nashville, Tennessee, where our experts monitor a constant flow of real-time information in search of potential dangers to our clients. If an incident occurs, the GSOC follows tailored protocols to immediately escalate any threats that may impact them, their families or their organizations.
How we anticipate threats.
Protective intelligence drives our approach to personal protection. TorchStone analysts identify and understand potential threats so our clients can act before those threats develop into incidents.
We combine information collection, behavioral analysis, historical context and structured analytical methods to identify patterns and assess how threats may evolve. This approach turns millions of collected signals into verified, actionable intelligence to inform proactive security decisions.
THE INTELLIGENCE CYCLE
TorchStone follows the Intelligence Cycle to provide actionable intelligence to our clients.
Planning and Direction
TorchStone works closely with key stakeholders to define the scope of the mission.
Collection
TorchStone uses industry leading collection platforms and a 24/7 GSOC to monitor ongoing and emerging threats.
Processing and Exploitation
We customize SOPs with each client to ensure that the right intelligence gets to the right people quickly and efficiently.
Analysis and Production
Our analysts assess new and developing threats within the context of the client’s broader risk profile to deliver customized reports on a cadence that works best for the client.
Dissemination
TorchStone establishes communication channels with the appropriate people to communicate changes in threats to the right stakeholders.
Repeat
Feedback from those stakeholders is incorporated into Planning and Direction, contributing to a constant evolution and improvement in the Protective Intelligence program.
How We Provide Advance Warning to Clients.
Public Profile Assessments
We prefer to begin our client relationship with a Public Profile Assessment (PPA). These reports are minimally invasive, focused studies on the existing threats to and vulnerabilities of individuals and their families. Starting with a name and associated organization, our analysts conduct deep dive, open-source research to discover vulnerabilities to the subject through traditional and social media platforms, threats associated with their family members, associates and residences. This provides a solid first step towards an intelligence-led assessment of the threats to an individual and what physical security program fits best.
Baseline Risk Assessments
Intelligence-led security begins with a thorough assessment of the risks our clients face. While the PPA focuses specifically on the subject, risk assessments go further to assess broader risks to individuals in the same industry, position or geography. A Risk Assessment identifies the most likely vulnerabilities to a subject and provides suggestions on how to mitigate those risks. These assessments provide the cornerstones of our Executive Protection programs by focusing efforts on the most immediate threats.
Ongoing Threat Monitoring and Reporting
TorchStone works closely with each client to understand their priorities, concerns and operating environment. A dedicated analyst provides tailored monitoring and reporting, helping identify emerging threats, track developing issues and deliver relevant intelligence to support security decisions.
Persons of Interest (POI) Monitoring
TorchStone analysts identify, monitor and assess individuals or groups exhibiting concerning behavior or activity that could impact the client, their people, assets or operations.
Executive and Key Personnel Threat Monitoring & Assessment
Experienced analysts monitor threats, concerning references, unwanted attention and other activity involving executives, designated personnel and family members when appropriate.
Incident Analysis & Management
Assessment of security incidents and concerning activity helps determine credibility, potential impact and signs of escalation, with TorchStone analysts tracking developments from initial detection through resolution.
Facilities & Operational Intelligence
Specialized analysts track protest activity, labor actions, demonstrations and other events that could affect facilities, business operations or employees traveling to and from the workplace.
See more of our insights into threat analysis, identification and mitigation.
TorchStone’s Threat Intelligence Methodology: Introduction to the Social Media Threat Continuum
Reported Social Media Threats
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