Intelligent Protection International news and insight blog

How do you start to protect your organisation against Activists? This article looks at understanding the threat of Activism and combatting the issue.

This podcast article looks modern ‘Operational Psychology’ and ‘Social Engineering’ and its use in intelligence gathering industrial espionage over the years.

This blog article looks at the burglary of luxury homes in London's most affluent boroughs and puts forward smart homes security solutions.

Rural crime is a real concern for owners of country estates, farms and stately homes and this article looks at this issue in more detail.

The story of the 1972 attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne on that Mall in London. A kidnap that came so close to succeeding.

In this podcast we look at the licensing requirement and the core skills that are desirable for a Bodyguard to possess as well as touching on the training.

In this podcast we discuss drone technology and the security implications in relation to both privacy and of the weaponization of drones.

This podcast is based on the article by Alex Bomberg, CEO and covers ares such as the cost of commercial Royal Protection, how and understanding of etiquette and Royal protocol.

The number of Female Bodyguards working within the Executive Protection industry are thought to have risen in recent years. In this podcast we take a look at Female Bodyguards and weigh up what they have to offer.

A Podcast of our article on Celebrity Stalking cases including stalking prevention and security.

A Podcast of our article on Islamic ‘Adab’ etiquette and how 'Adab' fits with Executive Protection.

What are the security concerns at the World Economic Forum in Davos? Is Davos at maximum capacity?

Virginie Roux asks: How much does it cost to hire a Bodyguard or a team of Bodyguards? What affects the prices? Are there other associated costs?

It can be difficult for visitors to Islamic countries to understand local laws and customs. In this article with give tips and advice on Islamic culture for travellers.

Professional footballers are getting targeted by both organised criminal and opportune thieves. Are these young professionals being let down by their clubs? Where is the duty of care?

On the evening of the 20th March 1974, in London, England, Ian Ball set off to kidnap HRH Princess Anne. He failed in his kidnap attempt, but only just.

Is society ready to deal with the possible security ramifications of drone technology? We look at the rise of this technology, the threats, and how it is policed globally.

More and more people are hiring security for their wedding over concerns of unwanted guests, gatecrashers and theft. Wedding security is no longer just for Society and Celebrity Weddings.

Security travel advice for those taking part in the Hajj Pilgrimage. The Hajj is the largest religious festival in the world and it sees visitors from across the globe performing the Hajj Pilgrimage.

British Member of Parliament, Mark Field took physical action ejecting an intruder from a private dinner in London. Was he right to act, what were the failings and what can we learn?

Insider Threat actors can bring a firm to its knees with the leaking of sensitive corporate or personal information. What can firms really do to mitigate Insider Threats?

Continuity planning is vital for every business, but for business who might be at a higher risk from terrorism, how can they prepare their staff and maintain the duty of care?

Many VIPs visit the UK and enquire about armed security. Virginie Roux looks into the use of firearms in Close Protection in the UK, what is possible, what is not.

The series Bodyguard was a major sucess of the BBC that had viewers gripped from start to finish, but, what did the police and industry insiders think of the series?

Continue to read our series of blog articles covering subjects ranging from protecting billionaires to travel security and security issues facing businesses.