Event Security 101: Tips & Techniques to Increase Security & Safety
Event security is an increasingly important aspect of events around the world. Whether your event is a small party, hosted by your principal at their residence or perhaps a rented venue, accurate assessments are vital to applying the most logical, appropriate and effective solution in order to reduce risk, increase security, safety and participation of the patrons for an even greater chance of a successful event. This article is meant to share some basic tips on event security planning.
Run-Flat Tires: What are they? How Much do they cost? Should I use them?
What is a run flat tire?
A run-flat tire is either a pneumatic vehicle tire specifically designed to resist the negative effects of deflation when punctured or the term may also refer to a standard wheel and tire that has a run-flat device affixed, see ‘auxiliary-supported’ below. This enables the vehicle to continue to be driven (at reduced speeds, typically under 55 mph) for limited distances (up to 10 mi depending on the tire/device).
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EP Industry Break In Guidance: Lessons Learned Through Experience
Breaking into the Executive Protection (EP) industry, putting in work or sometimes you’ve got to pay the bills.
After a successful career as a military member, police officer, and security professional I made a decision to walk away from my position as Assistant Director of Public Safety at a college to enter into the world of executive protection. Doing EP work had long been a goal of mine and I felt that I was ready and able to make the move.
Protective Operations Training for Today’s World
“Do I need training?” “How much does it cost?” “Who is the ‘best’ provider?” Etc. Etc.
These questions are and always will be rampant throughout the various social media groups as the desire to get into executive protection will always be there. In my opinion, it takes a distinct individual to be successful in protective services, so only the top tier of physical security professionals will survive the jump up to executive protection and there-in lies the problem: the desire is larger than the need. Much like a threat assessment, the fears almost always surpass the reality, (and they should), therefore a pragmatic decision must be made. To mitigate threats, the appropriate level of resources are applied, similarly an appropriate selection must be made regarding employment in this small, niche field.
Remotely Hacking a Vehicle – Technical Whitepaper
Remote Exploitation of an Unaltered Passenger Vehicle
Chris Valasek, Director of Vehicle Security Research for IOActive chris.valasek@ioactive.com
Charlie Miller, Security Researcher for Twitter cmiller@openrce.org
Sports Team Travel Security
“Sports Team Travel Security’ published by the ASIS Foundation Research Council and written by Peter Tarlow, Ph.D and Jacques R. Island
Tasking Statements & Mission Planning In Protective Services
Communication is commonly the largest contributor to the friction within any team, and it is no different in protective services. Being able to communicate effectively is a critical skill which is infinitely more valuable than putting a few in the X ring at the range. This article will discuss tasking statements & mission planning In protective services.
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