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Next Friday, March 28, is al Quds Day. My TorchStone Global colleague Ben West examines the factors are driving an increase in protest activity this year that could lead to violent protests. These include the arrests of student protest leaders, opposition to President Trump’s administration, anger over the end of the Gaza ceasefire, and domestic Israeli anger at their prime minister. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/guZZRpjd

Social media provides unprecedented opportunities for connection, self-promotion, and brand building. However, it also creates vulnerabilities that can be exploited by those with malicious intent. Sharing too much information—especially details that reveal predictable patterns of movement—can be deadly. When bad actors can “connect the dots” of a person’s whereabouts, they gain the ability to plan and execute an ambush. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gfGFR6N2

The TorchStone Global Executive Protection Intelligence Report for February is now available. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gNEv_6rt

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In our years of experience, TorchStone has frequently encountered executives who decline protection, even when a threat assessment indicates protection is needed. The executives cite privacy concerns, the desire to keep a low profile, the ability to protect themselves, and, most often: cost. Granted, corporate EP programs are not cheap—at least not good ones. However, it is important to differentiate between cost and value when making this important decision. Important piece by my TorchStone Global colleague Ben West. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity ?https://lnkd.in/gnPWF6pp

I believe the continuing celebration of the Thompson murder and the veneration of Luigi Mangione raise the very real possibility that there will be copycat attacks. It is also possible that these attacks may involve targets other than CEOs. More at the link below: #protectiveintellgience #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gVS2bqPm

The TorchStone Global Executive Protection Intelligence Report for January 2025 is now available. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gqQwwdhb