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When Public Information Becomes a Pre-Incident Indicator

A protective intelligence analysis of doxxing, explaining how public data becomes weaponized and why it is a critical pre-incident risk indicator.

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The Myth of Infrastructure-Specific Security Expertise

Security doesn’t change by building type. Principles stay constant; context changes. Why capability, not facility labels, should guide security decisions.

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HUMINT vs OSINT: Why Hybrid Intelligence Fails Without Clear Boundaries

HUMINT and OSINT aren’t interchangeable. Blurring the line creates false confidence, weak analysis, and real-world risk.

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The First SOF Truth and Security Technology: Why Surveillance Camera Effectiveness Depends on Human Factors

Cameras are tools, not strategies. Learn what decades of research reveal about surveillance effectiveness—and why people, values, and context drive real security outcomes.

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2025 Year in Review: Top Security Lessons from the Field & What’s Next for 2026

2025 exposed costly security gaps across the US. Learn the top lessons, threats, and principles organizations must prioritize to prepare for 2026.

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The Psychology of Protection: The Importance of Building Trust Between Clients and Security Service Providers

Trust—not just technology—drives effective security. Learn the importance of trust in creating long term relationships with clients and how transparency, competence, and empathy turn security service providers into trusted partners.

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Automated Warehouses & Workforce Turnover: Reducing Security Risk in Manufacturing & Distribution Hubs

Automation, high employee turnover, and vendor reliance are increasing security risks in manufacturing and distribution. Discover how to protect assets, personnel, and critical operational continuity.

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Advancing Campus Safety: The Strategic Role of Risk Assessments

Explore how conducting a campus security risk assessment can set the foundation of your security strategy and help to identify threats early, build trust, and strengthen your institution’s security beyond deterrence.

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From Insight to Action: Turning Insider Threat Intelligence into Real Security

Turn insider threat intelligence into action with protective intelligence, aligned teams, and insider threat management that strengthens organizational security

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Building Resilience: Security Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas in an Era of Economic Uncertainty

Economic instability is reshaping security risk management strategies for the oil and gas sector. Learn how to protect infrastructure and reduce insider risk in your organization.