Thought leadership
Thought leadership
Countering Espionage: A Private-Sector Counterintelligence Mindset
Information attracts interest, and in the private sector, the collection of that information is often quiet and persistent. This article explores how business leaders and private clients can adopt a counterintelligence mindset in environments where data, strategy, or reputation may be targeted. The threat is rarely obvious but often consequential. With the right posture, exposure can be reduced before compromise occurs.
Protective Intelligence: Traveling Safely When the Stakes Are High
Travel, especially across complex or uncertain regions, presents exposure that is often underestimated. Protective intelligence adds structure and clarity to movement by mapping risk across physical, digital, and operational domains. This piece explains how strategic preparation before, during, and after travel supports executives and principals with high visibility. Movement does not have to stop, but it must be informed.
Safeguarding the Ultra-High-Net-Worth: Personal Risk Intelligence
Wealth and visibility create patterns that can attract the wrong kind of attention. For ultra-high net worth individuals and families, traditional security is only one layer of protection. This piece outlines a framework for personal risk intelligence that addresses digital, behavioral, and environmental exposure before it becomes a threat. The goal is not restriction but quiet readiness shaped around how clients actually live and move.
Beyond Due Diligence: Intelligence for General Counsel
For General Counsel working across jurisdictions, legal clarity often depends on what lies beneath the surface. Traditional due diligence confirms what is visible but rarely reveals informal influence, reputational risk, or concealed exposure. This piece examines how targeted intelligence supports legal decision-making by providing deeper context and structured insight. When the stakes are high, GCs benefit from information that is both discreet and actionable.
Geopolitical Foresight in the Boardroom
Executives today operate in a global environment shaped more by volatility than stability. Strategic planning that relies solely on markets, metrics, or precedent is no longer sufficient. This piece explores how geopolitical foresight, grounded in intelligence rather than headlines, can help leadership teams identify underlying shifts, test assumptions, and act with clarity. In boardrooms facing real exposure, orientation matters more than reaction.