Risk Assessment vs. Risk Mitigation: What’s the Difference, How Will it Affect my Travel Plans?
TRAVEL RISK ASSESSMENT & MITIGATION Despite the unprecedented speed and ease with which we can travel from point A to point B, there is a perception, by some, of growing travel risk. While there are risks, it is wrong to assume that one is simply at the mercy of the unknown and there is little […]
The Cost of Protecting the Boss – Security for Executives
With executive compensation practices and policies a salient topic since the 2008 global financial crisis, the cost of security for executives has come closer to the spotlight. Though the term “executive protection” conjures up images of extravagance for most, the Fortune 100 sees it as a necessity. In 2014, Salesforce spent almost 1.5 million USD […]
Security Business Essentials For Startups
Whether you’re a sole trader, a start-up company in Australia, a DBA (A Doing Business As) or a start-up company in the USA, we all need to navigate our way through the business minefield, irrespective if you’re setting up a security business or another service. This can be a daunting task, especially as a large […]
Executive Protection Personnel – Panoptic Solutions | Russ Price
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION PERSONNEL Executive Protection is all about people. The right people, in the right place, at the right time doing the right job for our clients. Panoptic Solutions prides itself on employing, contracting and engaging the right people. We are fortunate to have a team consisting of former military, law enforcement, emergency services and […]
Acting with Military Precision
Ex-serviceman, Troy Claydon, tells Jonathan Jackson about the correlation between Airforce disciplines and how his business Panoptic Solutions is meeting the security needs of vulnerable businesses and individuals. The harsh, military environment has been a breeding ground for many entrepreneurs. As Bill Murphy Jnr says in an article for Inc. Magazine, “veterans bring amazing advantages […]
Introducing Wheels Up Podcast Co-Host Steve Albritton
We’re excited to introduce the new co-host, Steven Albritton, to our Wheels Up Podcast listeners. Steve Albritton served with the Marines and a state police force in the USA before taking on a role as a security manager for a high net worth individual and family. Since leaving that role, Steve has established OPStructure, an […]
A Holistic Approach to Close Protection Services – Interview With Ronin SA Founder Timm Smith
In this episode, you’ll hear from the Ronin SA founder, Timm Smith, who has an unprecedented CV within the personal protection arena. You’ll learn all about Timm’s journey, the creation of Ronin SA and its high standards while learning what it takes to be a Ronin student and graduate. Close Protection, Close Personal Protection, Bodyguarding […]
Wheels Up Security Podcast Is Back With Some Exciting Changes
Sorry to have left you hanging – we’ve been on a quick breather due to the workload with clients across multiple countries. But the Wheels Up Security Podcast is back! We’ve also made some exciting new changes to the format of our podcast. In this podcast, you’ll find out about our changes, hear our outstanding […]
Gold Coast Bulletin – Gold Coast Firm Provides Bodyguard Paramedics to the Rich
Credit: This article by Ryan Keen was first published in the Gold Coast Bulletin. It is republished here with credit to the author and the Gold Coast Bulletin. Ryan Keen, Gold Coast Bulletin – A GOLD Coast military veteran believes he’s on to a winning formula, providing executive protection with paramedics who double as bodyguards. Ex-Australian Defence […]
Bodyguard, Paramedic or Both? Experience and Exposure in the Protection Detail
As we see the rapid realisation by Executive Protection Agents & Bodyguards worldwide of the need to increase their medical qualifications, the prudent point of experience and exposure must be taken into account. As previously demonstrated with the role of executive protection, it is one thing to have a certificate for a course, however, experience and exposure […]