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At first glance, it may look like your executive protection is in place. There’s a driver. A familiar face at the event. Someone to manage movement when schedules get tight. But is it really a program - or just a presence? This is the question we ask organizations every week. Because in our experience, protection that “looks fine” on paper can fall apart when tested in the real world. What’s often missing is structure: strategy, accountability, operational discipline, and a clear understanding of risk. Without those, what you have isn’t protection - it’s improvisation. So what separates a well-structured executive protection (EP) program from a loosely coordinated effort? Here’s what we look for. Know the Risks Before You Protect Against Them Effective EP starts with risk clarity. Not in general terms, but specific to the individual: their role, visibility, recent threats, family considerations, travel patterns, and exposure due to corporate events or litigation. Too many organizations build protection around assumptions - or worse, visibility - instead of verified threats. A strong program begins with a formal threat and risk assessment, and that assessment should guide everything else: staffing, posture, logistics, and budget. One Program, Multiple Environments Real protection doesn’t stop at the office entrance. It spans every space the executive operates in - home, work, travel, events, even digital platforms. One of the most common gaps we encounter is inconsistency across domains. A company may invest heavily in office security while overlooking residential risks, or fail to vet travel itineraries where exposure is actually highest. If your protective posture doesn’t follow the executive, it doesn’t protect them. Planning Is Non-Negotiable Advance work is what distinguishes a professional EP operation from a reactive one. For every movement - whether it's a high-profile event or a routine commute - [...]