Conversations in Close Protection – Shop Talk January 2025, the team breaks down the critical security developments shaping the corporate and global landscape. We examine the tragic UnitedHealthcare incident and its implications for executive protection, the evolving role of security leadership in corporate governance, and the increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats in 2025. There is also discussions on the impact of SEC disclosure requirements on executive security, the shifting landscape of Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance, and key insights from the WEF Global Risks Report 2025, including geopolitical instability, disinformation, and environmental challenges.

Join CiCP as they analyze the risks, challenges, and strategies that security professionals must navigate to stay ahead in an increasingly volatile world. 

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UnitedHealth Lost $63 Billion in Value Amid CEO Security Concerns

Should the SEC Revisit Executive Security Perquisite Disclosure?

What to Expect from Cybersecurity Threats in 2025

Should the SEC Revisit Executive Security Perquisite Disclosure?

New Year, New D&O Risks

Summary of Key Risks

The Conversations in Close Protection team discusses insights from Tristan Flannery of Presage Global, focusing on their upcoming Industry Training Survey. The conversation highlights the need for protectors to adapt to modern threats through education, technology, and soft skills. It addresses growth opportunities in the industry, including increased salary expectations and the demand for specialized training among mid-career professionals.

Tune in to gain fresh perspectives on how the executive protection field is transforming and what it means for those dedicated to safeguarding lives and assets. If you have thoughts on the discussion, contact us at [email protected]!

Want to hear more from Tristan - check out his conversation on risk over at the Connected Intelligence podcast - https://shorturl.at/0Ppn2

Fall is here, but the risks are not cooling down.  The team unpacks recent events, upcoming events, and highlights from recent conferences and travels. By all measures, fall is going to be something.  Stay up on the talk and join the conversation at [email protected]

As the busy season kicks off, the team pauses to reflect on two significant industry events they recently attended. They dive into their experiences at the annual Threat Management Conference  (TMC) hosted by the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) and CTG's 8th Annual Physical Cyber Convergence Forum in Phoenix. Both gatherings offered invaluable networking opportunities, thought-provoking discussions, and insightful conversations, proving worth the investment. Also discussed is Presage Global's recent LinkedIn EP Industry Training Survey.

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The CiCP team takes time out of their summer travels to discuss recent events, including the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, recent global network issues, and revelations about North Korean agents working inside well-known cybersecurity companies.

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The team breaks tradition in this month's Shop Talk and welcomes an exceptional visitor. Former CiCP guest, bestselling author, and former US State Department Special Agent Fred Burton, who also served as the Chief of Counterterrorism and Assistant Director for Intelligence and Counterterrorism at the Texas Department of Public Safety and former Chief Security Officer, joins the team for a dynamic discussion.

Gathered around the digital campfire, the team discusses:

• The current heightened state of alert at US facilities across EuropeUSoming Olympics, Para Olympics, and the Eurocup
• The complex operating environment in Mexico
• Where is the Wagner Group, one year after their "mutiny" attempt
• Chiquita Brands Columbian woes
• Stage Jumpers
• And more...

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Uriah Riley's journey in the close protection industry illustrates his unwavering dedication to learning and growth. While many individuals transition from the military to the private sector, Uriah took the opposite path. He entered the Air Force Reserves after embarking on a career in protective operations, seeking to expand his expertise in the industry. His military (and policing) background is a distinguished credential and a valuable asset, providing him with crucial training, knowledge, and networks, and a set of highly transferable skills that ensure his competence and effectiveness in both military and civilian contexts.

The CiCP team discusses Uriah's path, protective operations, the importance of mentorship and coaching for personal long-term strategic growth, and his observations on risks he sees from his perspective as a public and private military intelligence profesisonal... and what a 38-year-old does in basic training!

All this and more...  give us your perspective at [email protected]

Note: All comments in the show represent the opinions of the team and the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect their affiliations with any organization.

Security oversight is a double-edged sword, with many in the industry juggling roles as practitioners and administrators. Even within larger organizations that support distinct leadership functions, those in middle management often find themselves balancing hands-on tasks with supervisory responsibilities.

Join the team as they catch up with Eablement Advisors' Ivor Terret. Long overdue, Ivor talks about the plight of management and how he sees the industry moving to support the shifting paradigm towards "at the speed of business."

How do you juggle the administrivia with the day-to-day work? Tell us at [email protected]

Get ready for a compelling blend of global affairs and lively conversation! We're thrilled to welcome back Dr. Treston Wheat, the mastermind behind the acclaimed 'Geopolitics and Gin' blog. Dr. Wheat, a security expert and our favorite PhD, will guide us through today's most pressing geopolitical issues, offering insights for protectors and leaders alike. 

Join us as we unpack complex challenges and potential solutions while raising a glass (or two) with the good Doctor. 

Expect a thought-provoking discussion alongside Dr. Wheat's favorite gin concoctions and other libations.

Find Geopolitics and Gin here.  - https://tinyurl.com/yu4emjur 

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The ides of March are here, and, accordingly, the CiCP team is taking time to break down some recent news regarding the threatscape. This time, they deep dive into:

• Threats against healthcare systems, CA Senate bill 553 (or is it 533!?!)
• Asymmetric threats posed by digital risks such as AI or Deepfakes
• Using software aimed at other industries (like advertising) can be utilized in the targeting space
• Network outages and your PACE plan
• Foreign Agents operating on US soil
• Significant events - elections, Olympics
• and much more...

It's another full round of shop talk. Join the conversation at [email protected]