We sit down with Mark Freedman and Rick Mercuri of Rebel Global Security, co‑authors of our new Executive Protection Intelligence Guide. Together, we unpack how Threat Intelligence and GSOC teams can:

- Apply the intelligence cycle to executive protection

- Translate Duty of Care and new EP standards into real programs

- Build a “minimum viable” but defensible EP capability

- Speak the language of business impact, KPIs, and ROI

Rick brings decades of experience as a senior security executive and CSO for major financial institutions, where he was directly accountable for executive safety. Mark adds a deep background in intelligence‑led security and program design. If your team is being asked to do more around executive protection, with the same or fewer resources, this conversation is for you.

In this “Digital Impersonation & What Deepfakes Mean for Executive Security” Spotlight, we dig into how AI‑generated audio and video of your leaders are being used to drive fraud, erode trust, and manufacture crises in real time, with special guest Harris D. Schwartz. You’ll hear real‑world executive deepfake cases and get practical ways to tighten verification around high‑risk approvals, detect impersonation earlier, and align intelligence‑led executive protection with finance, comms, and cyber.​

Conversation with Amanda Jones, a security management leader with 20 years of experience, on how to set your security team up for success in a year packed with global events, political tension, and operational strain. We’ll dig into building and scaling teams under pressure, standing up new functions fast, and tuning existing programs for a nonstop threat environment.

We kick things off with bold forecasts already making waves in security circles, think AI-driven threats, regulatory change, and the expanding attack surface. Then, each expert takes the stage to reveal their own key prediction for 2026, offering practical insights for practitioners at every level.

From local tournaments to global championships, major sporting events have become prime targets for physical and digital disruption.

We break down real‑world tactics, case studies, and technologies shaping modern event security. Learn how organizations are detecting early signals of risk, mitigating threats before game day, and protecting the safety, assets, and reputation of global sports brands.

Join us for our upcoming Security Spotlight: Bluesky Insights for Security Teams.

Learn how Bluesky is being used, the types of content you’ll find there, and practical steps for integrating Bluesky monitoring into your investigations and workflows.

Workplace violence and outsider threats remain urgent challenges for corporate security professionals. This focused 20-minute Security Spotlight Session is designed to equip practitioners, whether on the front line or in the executive suite, with the latest insights and actionable steps to protect employees.