EP Wired

08/10/2025

During his recent UK trip, a known stalker came within feet of Prince Harry twice: https://epwired.com/prince-harrys-stalker-concern-escalates-after-two-close-encounters/

With no police present, two of his private staffers intervened — but security experts warn that “being lucky” isn’t a long-term strategy.

An important reminder: for principals in the public eye, incident prevention must be built on robust policy, not hope.

The fact that Prince Harry's stalker could breach proximity twice in the same week illustrates the complexity of ensuring seamless protection.

06/10/2025

Information can make or break an operation.

In our latest article with Advancework.app, we break down why effective data management is critical to every phase of executive protection — from intelligence gathering and planning to post-operation analysis.

Discover how structured data use not only improves security outcomes but also drives smarter, faster decision-making in the field.

Read more on EP Wired: https://epwired.com/data-management-in-executive-protection/

02/10/2025

Security in 🇳🇬 Nigeria isn’t just about muscle—it demands adaptability, local know-how, and a high level of resilience.

In our new series, EP Around the World, we're interviewing three protection professionals, Ademola Adetuberu, Elisha Balami, and Charles Aondohemba Anooko, who share what it's like working executive protection in Nigeria.

They talk about the gaps in training, the hard choices of protocol vs. practicality, the threats from kidnappings to insider risk, and how agents stay ready in a landscape where resources can be scarce but risks are steady. Read the full interview here: https://epwired.com/executive-protection-around-the-world-nigeria/

In the second edition of our breakthrough series, EP Wired is taking a closer look at executive protection in Nigeria.

01/10/2025

💡 2 MILLION views in 3 days. Why? This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpESNImxX6I&t=446s exploded almost overnight. Within 72 hours, it reached 2 million views.

In the executive protection and security space, that raises some interesting questions:

Was it the subject matter that resonated so widely?
Was it the way the video was presented?
Or does it reveal something about how the public perceives risk, protection, or safety?

We want to hear from you:
👉 Why do you think this video struck such a chord so quickly?
👉 What can professionals in our field learn from how the public engages with content like this?

Share your thoughts below 👇

In this first episode, I’m looking at several real situations in the UK & Europe — breaking down what went wrong, what worked, and how to stay in control whe...

01/10/2025

🗞️ Our September 2025 publication is online and ready for your perusal: https://online.fliphtml5.com/wjyeh/nomb/ =1

🤝 Special thanks to all authors, contributors, and supporters who have lent their expertize, time, and trust to EP Wired! Check out the articles by AdvanceWork, Alan Saquella, CPP, CPE, Christopher Brown, Josh Brown, Jared Van Driessche, Kevin Dye, Godrej Rustumji, Major Sagar Lonkar (Retd), Yasin Dunge and our team.

Check it our and share to your network. Thank you to all our readers! 🙌



And thank you to all our readers! 🙌

30/09/2025

What do poker and executive protection have in common? More than you’d think. 🃏

Authors Christopher and Joshua Brown explore how reading people, staying calm under pressure, assessing risk, and knowing when to act or fold—skills honed over the poker table—translate directly into the world of close protection.

Read more: https://epwired.com/how-poker-skills-complement-executive-protection-abilities/

Determining which days a poker player may be less profitable may also enable an agent to take that into account and practice extra caution.

29/09/2025

🔐 This Week in Global Security: Must-Attend Events

The security landscape is buzzing with major events this week. Which of these events are you attending this week? Let us know!

▶️Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025
📍 New Orleans, LA
📅 Sept 29 – Oct 1
Powered by ASIS International, GSX brings together global security professionals to discuss emerging threats, innovative solutions, and best practices.

▶️ Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025
📍 Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center
📅 Sept 29 – Oct 1

▶️International Security Expo 2025
📍 London
📅 Sept 30 – Oct 1

▶️ International Cyber Expo 2025
📍 London
📅 Sept 30 – Oct 1

▶️ Infosecurity Mexico
📍 Mexico City
📅 Sept 30 – Oct 1

▶️ EP MIXER
📍 New Orleans, LA
📅 Oct 1

For more details and to register, visit our EVENT HUB: epwired.com/events. Our calendar is made by the industry, for the industry—every EP event in one place so you don’t have to look anywhere else. Have an event? Submit it for FREE and share it with your peers!

25/09/2025

Quick Poll: What training are you taking right now? Drop your top picks! 👇

25/09/2025

Why would anyone choose to become a bodyguard❓

In the “Sh*t You Aren’t Supposed to Talk About” series, Jared Van Driessche strips away the myths and explains what really drove him into the world of close protection.

A raw and personal testimony, this is a side of the job you rarely hear about.

A definite must-read from an industry pro:

From the time I was fifteen years old, it was my dream and goal to become a professional bodyguard and put everything I had into achieving that.

24/09/2025

Think you can safeguard leaders while staying two steps ahead? Coinbase needs vigilance, discretion, and a protector’s mindset in San Francisco, CA.

Now Hiring: Associate Manager, Residential Security 🏡🔒 Not your match? We post the top executive protection jobs weekly!

🔗 https://epwired.com/job/associate-manager-residential-security/

23/09/2025

Executive protection isn’t just about close protection—it’s a full spectrum of services designed to keep high-profile clients safe.

In our latest article, we explore who needs EP, what services are essential, and how apps like AdvanceWork are reshaping the field.

Read more: https://epwired.com/executive-protection-services-clients-services-and-apps

Executive protection services encompass a comprehensive suite of security measures designed to protect high-profile individuals from threats.

18/09/2025

In investigative work, early insight can make all the difference. Alan Saquella’s latest EP Wired article breaks down how behavioral assessment software complements traditional methods like polygraphs and interviews — revealing risk indicators, guiding focus, and increasing efficiency without replacing foundational tools.

If your team handles hiring, investigations, or high-stakes interviewing, this is definitely worth the read:

One emerging innovation is behavioral assessment software, designed to enhance both pre-employment screening and investigative interviewing.