In this episode team CiCP digs into the practical lessons from recent politically-motivated attacks and what they mean for protectors, event planners, and organizations. Chuck and Chris cover defense-in-depth at open-air events, the limits of crowd control, and why protective intelligence and thorough advance work (sector sketches, Google Earth, rehearsals) are now mission-critical. Chuck and Chris also talk communications — how to build a business case for security spend — and the real operational tradeoffs teams face when budgets are tight.

Join CiCP as they analyze the risks, challenges, and strategies that security professionals must navigate to stay ahead in an increasingly volatile world. Connect with the team at protectiontalk@outlook.com

In this episode, we talk with Robin Stearns, CEO and Founder of Pacific Resilience Group, to explore what resilience means in today’s environment of heightened executive risk. Robin shares insights from her career in government, corporate intelligence, and threat management, offering a candid look at how cultural narratives, social resentment, and shifting perceptions are reshaping the protective mission.

From the “era of resentment” to the importance of foresight and context, Robin explains how leaders and practitioners alike can adapt to new challenges while maintaining strength and composure. Whether you’re a protector in the field or a security leader navigating executive risk, this conversation delivers practical takeaways and a strategic perspective.

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The CiCP crew is back on home turf. In this episode, Chuck and Chris acknowledge Father’s Day, family, and the evolving responsibilities of leadership—in life and in the field. The team unpack the rising risk environment for executives and high-net-worth individuals, the convergence of digital and physical threats, and the uncomfortable but necessary truths facing modern security leaders.

With recent headlines highlighting targeted violence and online radicalization, the team discusses how protectors and intelligence professionals must adapt to an increasingly asymmetric environment. This isn’t just a shop talk—it’s a recalibration.

What does it mean to lead in today’s hybrid threat world? And how do we keep our principles sharp when the lines between online vitriol and real-world violence continue to blur?