Author: LeMareschal
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10 Smart Swag Ideas Security Companies Should Use at Events (Not the Usual Junk)
Security events are one of the most common ways companies market their services. But they’re also expensive. And part of that investment, beyond a presentable booth, is swag. Here’s the problem: most event swag ends up in a hotel room trash can… or forgotten in a drawer. If you’re a security company, that matters. Because…
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The 25 Types of Executive Protection Agents – AKA Bodyguards
Fun Edition – A brutally honest field guide to many of the personalities you will find on any given detail. Let’s start with a disclaimer: This is all in good fun and mostly a light-hearted educational effort (…mostly). If you see yourself in one of these, take it as a chance to laugh, learn, and…
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Boost Your Security Website with a Free SEO Audit
A website isn’t just about flashy graphics, big promises, or a few selling words. It’s so much more than that. And while your site might look fine to you, if it’s not optimized for visibility, credibility, and conversion, you could be losing business every single day. At Mellon360° Marketing for Security, we know this industry…
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Free Courses & Tools for Security Professionals — Because Sharing is Caring
Here’s a list of free tools and courses we’ve collected over the years for security professionals, perfect for using your downtime to build skills and stay ahead. Feel free to share, and if you know of other great tools or free training not listed here, drop them in the comments and help someone else grow.…
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When bodyguards become the risk
This is another great example of when the bodyguards refuse to learn and thus, become the risk. It’s one thing for civilians to overlook digital footprints. But when trained EP agents repeatedly ignore known vulnerabilities, that’s not merely a mistake, it’s a significant security failure. And unfortunately this isn’t new. In 2018, Strava’s Global Heatmap…
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Free Webinar by Mellon360 – From Connections to Contracts
Do you want to learn how to market yourself properly in the security industry and go from Connections to Contracts? Mellon360° Marketing For Security is hosting a FREE 3-hour webinar on a topic that’s often overlooked—or misused—in our industry: Marketing for Security Professionals
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CEOs Under Attack – The Growing Risks for Corporate Leaders
This article was first published in Chief Executive Officer The recent assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has cast a spotlight on the vulnerabilities faced by many corporate leaders and is a great example of how C-Suite executive’s safety can affect not only their personal wellbeing, but also can drastically affect a company’s reputation and…
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Bodyguards for Kids are Back!
Founded in 2023 Bodyguards for Kids unites the security industry to raise donations for St. Jude. This is a unique opportunity to connect with others in the field while supporting a meaningful cause. When you donate through our event page on St. Jude’s website, 100% of your contributions go directly to the children of St. Jude,…
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Why ‘Experience’ Alone Isn’t Enough
The Need for Comprehensive Skills in Team Lead & Operations Manager Roles in Executive Protection We see a lot of articles and posts that address the issues with executive protection agents or what skills are needed and how one should perform as a member of the team. But we rarely see an article that clearly…
