The team breaks tradition in this month's Shop Talk and welcomes an exceptional visitor. Former CiCP guest, bestselling author, and former US State Department Special Agent Fred Burton, who also served as the Chief of Counterterrorism and Assistant Director for Intelligence and Counterterrorism at the Texas Department of Public Safety and former Chief Security Officer, joins the team for a dynamic discussion.

Gathered around the digital campfire, the team discusses:

• The current heightened state of alert at US facilities across EuropeUSoming Olympics, Para Olympics, and the Eurocup
• The complex operating environment in Mexico
• Where is the Wagner Group, one year after their "mutiny" attempt
• Chiquita Brands Columbian woes
• Stage Jumpers
• And more...

Send us your thoughts at protectiontalk@outlook.com and join the conversation

Uriah Riley's journey in the close protection industry illustrates his unwavering dedication to learning and growth. While many individuals transition from the military to the private sector, Uriah took the opposite path. He entered the Air Force Reserves after embarking on a career in protective operations, seeking to expand his expertise in the industry. His military (and policing) background is a distinguished credential and a valuable asset, providing him with crucial training, knowledge, and networks, and a set of highly transferable skills that ensure his competence and effectiveness in both military and civilian contexts.

The CiCP team discusses Uriah's path, protective operations, the importance of mentorship and coaching for personal long-term strategic growth, and his observations on risks he sees from his perspective as a public and private military intelligence profesisonal... and what a 38-year-old does in basic training!

All this and more... give us your perspective at protectiontalk@outlook.com

Note: All comments in the show represent the opinions of the team and the interviewee and do not necessarily reflect their affiliations with any organization.

Security oversight is a double-edged sword, with many in the industry juggling roles as practitioners and administrators. Even within larger organizations that support distinct leadership functions, those in middle management often find themselves balancing hands-on tasks with supervisory responsibilities.

Join the team as they catch up with Eablement Advisors' Ivor Terret. Long overdue, Ivor talks about the plight of management and how he sees the industry moving to support the shifting paradigm towards "at the speed of business."

How do you juggle the administrivia with the day-to-day work? Tell us at protectiontalk@outlook.com