The Protective Intelligence Advantage by Burton, Fred; Stewart, Scott;

Short description:

The world reacted in horror to the graphic security camera footage of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson being gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk as he was on his way to attend a scheduled investor conference. Since this murder has already spawned copycat attacks, this book is especially needed at this moment in time.

Long description:

The world reacted in horror to the graphic security camera footage of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson being gunned down on a Manhattan sidewalk as he was on his way to attend a scheduled investor conference. Contrary to many reports, his murder was not the first attack against a CEO on American soil, and it won’t be the last.

Since this murder has already spawned copycat attacks, The Protective Intelligence Advantage: Mitigating the Rising Threat to Prominent People is especially needed at this moment in time. In it, the authors outline various case examples of other executives, VIPs, and high-profile figures who were victims of such attacks. The goal is to learn key elements from them, then outline exactly how individuals and security teams can utilize protective intelligence tools —and their own behaviors, mindfulness, and awareness to protect themselves and their families from threats and imminent harm. The book will detail the essential security and awareness tools that any executive can learn: what the authors dub protective intelligence-led security, a model they designed. Since 1998, the authors have trained billionaires and Fortune 100 protection teams on the concept.

After a lifetime of investigating attacks on high-profile persons, heads of state, and celebrities—and training others to prevent them—the authors will be the first to examine the murder of Brian Thompson in detail, and use the lessons learned from that attack (and others) to illustrate how protective intelligence can be used to identify threats and prevent attacks.

“After nearly 40 years of both government and private sector security, I witnessed almost daily how intelligence was critical in protecting people and places! Scott Stewart and Fred Burton, using their many years of collective experience, through their excellent book, have shown how to gather, analyze and apply intelligence to create high quality security profiles!” - Chuck Vance, former Special Agent US Secret Service, Founder of Vance International

“Fred Burton and Scott Stewart leverage their extensive expertise and collective experience to create a valuable resource for professionals and readers who may be new to protective intelligence. They explore various examples where assailants with different motivations and utilizing diverse attack methods harm their victims. In each case, Burton and Stewart highlight important lessons we can learn. Whether protection has been your business for more than 40 years, as it has for me, or you are looking to enhance the safety of your home and family, this book will be an engaging and informative read.” - Ken Senser, Chief Strategy Officer and Partner, Corporate Security Advisors

“Today's security environment is certainly dictating the need for better protection for our executives and businesses.  The authors set a high standard while working in Diplomatic Security which is translated most effectively into the needs we have today.  Executives are recognizing that there is a great need for better awareness and countermeasures. Fred and Scott are masters in the field and offer appropriate recommendations to improve situational awareness and requirements to ensure safety and Security.  It's my pleasure to recommend this work highly.” - Greg Bujac, Former VP of Corporate Security at Philip Morris and Former Director of the Diplomatic Security Service

"Students, observers and practitioners of protective services would be well-served to understand this case study and the associated lessons learned. The authors are among the pioneers of the art and science of protective intelligence, and their substantial experience in both public and private settings readily informs their analysis of this landmark case and the targeting phenomenon." - Jim Hutton, former Chief Security Officer at Fortune 30 corporations

Table of Contents:

Introduction  1. Denial in New York  2. Revenge Served Cold in DC  3. A Rapid Attack Cycle in Bel Air  4. Making a Deal with Kramer Kidnappers  5. An Inside Job in California  6. Missing the Signs of Danger in Colorado  7. A Game Changing Attack in Germany  8. The Butler Did It  9. Mindset  10. Understanding Predators  11. Looking for and Avoiding Trouble   12. A Man’s Home is His Castle  13. Don’t Dox Yourself  14. Travel Safety  15. Trends Shaping the Future of Protection and Protective Intelligence  16. The Gold Standard of Personal and Family Protection