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Better Late Than Never. Or Not?
The theme of this week’s newsletter is “better late than never.” But is that always the case?
Firstly, you’re receiving this newsletter a day late due to other pressing operational commitments that had to take priority.
And then there’s the subject of this week’s podcast, the hot topic of bringing standardization to the field of EP in the US. On one hand, some would say this is long overdue, while others would argue against the efficacy of such an endeavour. So, which is it?
We would love to hear your thoughts on the subject, and indeed, whether you think the newsletter letter is better late than never!
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The Circuit Magazine Podcast
In many areas of business less regulation is being campaigned for, not more. Why would it be desirable for the EP industry to self impose standards on itself, separate from State by State licensing?
The topic of Standardization continues to be an emotive and contested topic with many viewing their own tactics and procedures as best practice. In that context we are joined by James Cameron, Chairman of the Board of Executive Protection Protection Professionals, to outline the work undertaken so far to create an American Standard in EP and how the industry can contribute moving forward.
On today’s episode, we’re going to debunk myths about the EP Board’s work and purpose whilst addressing possible challenges ahead. We’ll also be asking…
Are customers asking for an EP standard and if the industry provided one, would they actively hire operators who have attained it?
What would happen to experienced operators with 20 or 30 years experience?
What would happen to the major EP schools in the United States?
Can an EP standard run alongside but separately to State licensing?
How can we effectively create subject matter led working groups?
Is there really a class of operator working beneath the standard proposed?
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The Need to Know
Ukraine’s president has demanded the US share intelligence which suggests Russia is planning to invade his country on Wednesday after America claimed an assault was imminent.
The $10 billion claim takes aim at the industry’s greatest legal shield, aiming to succeed where U.S. victims of gun violence routinely fail.
Chainalysis revealed crypto-ransomware attacks of 2021 racked up $602 million or higher in Bitcoin and other currencies.
A professional kickboxer, carried out a four-hour reconnaissance mission two days before the hit on Battersea Church Road disguised as a litter picker.
Demonstrations continue to shut down parts of Ottawa as well as vital border crossings.
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine
Many Close and Executive Protection Operators are now identifying the value of becoming specialised in other aspects that surround the role. One of these specialist areas is Pre Hospital Care (PHC).
Having a specialism in medicine will allow you to move into new roles, by becoming a greater asset to any potential employer.
If you are a protector who is keen to develop your PHC skills, you may have questions like; what qualifications do I need? Who can help me get these? How do I manage my development? How do I stand out from the crowd?
In this article, Rescue and Medical Professional, Adam Barrett shares his thoughts and tips to help you answer those questions and maybe give you some further development ideas for your future.
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Situation Report by RANE
Pyongyang’s recent focus on conventional weapons appears aimed at providing the regime with a calibrated escalation capability.
Over the past few years, North Korea has focused on advancements in short-range tactical systems, including maneuverable short-range ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, large-caliber rockets and hypersonic glide vehicles. While some of these systems could technically carry nuclear warheads, they appear to be conventional systems, intended to counter U.S. and South Korean anti-missile systems and provide Pyongyang with tactical strike capability in South Korea.
North Korea has long pursued a “poison shrimp” strategy, one that ensures that any potential opponent knows that the value of attacking you exceeds the likely cost. But it also limited Pyongyang’s room to maneuver by locking it into an all-or-nothing dynamic with its opponents.
Shaping tensions through calibrated escalation would enable North Korea to pursue similarly calibrated political goals. And, with its evolving tactical conventional arsenal, North Korea could now conceivably continue to escalate, step by step, without having to go for the “nuclear” option.
Such added space for calibrated escalation may increase the risk of limited conflict, but it also increases the space for de-escalation.
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From the Community
In the wake of the Tinder Swindler scandal, we’re asking “If you knew your client was intentionally committing fraud (in the legal sense) would you continue on the account?”
Have you experienced a similar situation? How did you deal with it?
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Meanwhile...
Loyalty can come either from the professionalism of the bodyguards or from family or group relationships. However, it is not easy to screen bodyguards for loyalty, and loyalties can change. There are many well-documented cases where bodyguards turn from protectors to assailants and attack the person they are meant to protect, such as the assassination in 1984 of Indira Gandhi by two of her bodyguards or, in June last year, when President Boudiaf of Algeria was shot by his own guard.
There is a certain probability that each bodyguard will identify and neutralise a potential assailant, but there is also a certain probability that the bodyguards will harm, intentionally or accidentally, the person they are supposed to protect. Every public figure hopes that the first probability is much higher than the second, but is it? We used our mathematical model to consider this scenario.
Final Thoughts
One chief information security officer (CISO) recently asked me how he should describe SASE (secure access service edge) and zero-trust networking to his company’s directors. My answer was easy: You shouldn’t.
Most board members are not well-versed in the technical details of network or cybersecurity — frankly, they don’t need to be. The CISO’s job is to understand and manage the technologies required to keep the company’s data, employees, customers, and other stakeholders secure. What the board needs is confidence that the CISO knows what they’re doing and that they are taking the right steps to protect corporate assets.
Until next week...
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