Fear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down

“You can ride the risk and hope nothing happens. But if it does, you have a much bigger problem emotionally, financially and optics-wise for the brand than if you invest in security up front.”

In a new article on CNN regarding how corporate executives and their organizations are reacting to the shooting of CEO Brian Thompson, Global Guardian's Seth Krummrich described how requests for security have skyrocketed and what his concerns are going forward. 

What Companies Should Be Asking Their Security Teams Right Now

“How does a company strike the right approach in preventing the low likelihood, but very high consequence of an attack on a CEO?”

Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner and COO Mark Post contributed insights to a new Harvard Business Review article that examines a critical framework for assessing and mitigating risks faced by corporate leadership—an issue brought into sharp focus following last week’s tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO.

Featuring practical questions to assess threats, vulnerabilities, and potential consequences, this article is a must-read for business leaders and boards seeking to strengthen the security of their organizations.

How employers and employees can prepare for emergency situations

"If you have a global workforce in Eastern Europe right now, you need to be thinking about evacuation. If you have employees that live in California or the West or Arizona, where wildfires are getting bigger and bigger, you better have an answer for how you're going to evacuate your employees if those fires get out of control. If you live in Florida, Taiwan or Japan, or you have employees there, you better have a tsunami and or hurricane plan to get your people out of that if they get stuck."

Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner sat down with Lee Hafner of Employee Benefit News to discuss the roles that both employers and employees have to play in terms of preparing for inevitable crisis and disaster in the months and years to come. 

Virginia-based security provider sees surge in protection requests after CEO’s death in NYC

"You may think it's overkill, but as a leader, every decision you make can affect someone negatively, and that can create an enemy. In today's connected world, no one is truly immune from being targeted."

In an age where personal information is increasingly accessible, prioritizing security has become an essential part of protecting high-profile individuals and executives. CEO Dale Buckner sat down with WUSA-TV’s Katie Lusso at Global Guardian headquarters to discuss the trends our Operations Team has observed following the tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

UnitedHealth Shooting Is a Wake-Up Call on Corporate Security

"...he fielded calls from companies looking to send armed guards to accompany executives attending conferences in New York and other U.S. cities this week."

In the Wall Street Journal, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner addresses how the corporate security industry is responding to the tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York by strengthening executive security measures and re-evaluating long-term protection protocols in the face of an increasingly dynamic threat landscape in America.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Shot and Killed in Manhattan

“What we're seeing in the executive protection space is an ever increasing demand based on board directed security of their C-suite to increase the protection C-suite, because boards are realizing that the world can find out about you.”

In a new piece for Security Management, Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner speaks to the executive protection needs of all organizations in the wake of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. 

Intelligence Agencies Warn Defense Industrial Base of Russian Sabotage Operations

"While Russia cannot militarily strike American or European production facilities the way it targets Ukrainian factories, Moscow has options for disruption or harming production.”

In Security Management, Global Guardian's head of research and intelligence Zev Faintuch provided his insight into new intelligence warnings that state the Russian government's aim to sabotage Western operations, attempting to undermine support for Ukraine.

War in Ukraine is in ‘one of the most dangerous periods’: Retired colonel

"We're now going into this phase of escalation....as we're moving with seven weeks prior to the change in administration, you should anticipate—we should all be anticipating—escalation on both sides."

Global Guardian CEO and President Dale Buckner appeared on ABC News to provide insights into the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. During the segment, Dale analyzed the strategic implications of new weaponry being introduced into the conflict while remaining hopeful for a diplomatic resolution in the coming year.

Is the World More Dangerous Than Ever for Travelers? A Global Risk Expert Weighs In

"For 2025, Global Guardian’s assessment results underscore the reality that disruption globally and domestically continues to increase, and now more than ever, travelers need to be prepared when exploring the world."

In a TravelPulse article, CEO Dale Buckner delves into the findings of Global Guardian's 2025 Global Risk Map, shedding light on various country risk designations and sharing valuable advice for travelers. Among his recommendations is a reminder to carefully review the fine print of your insurance policies before embarking on your next trip—and know who you are going to call for help in an emergency.

What Trump's Cabinet picks say about his Middle East agenda, including a two-state solution

"If Israel and Saudi Arabia align and normalize relationships, that absolutely isolates Iran. Getting the Abraham accords to be fully realized ... that will absolutely change the landscape of the Middle East."

Global Guardian VP of Client Risk Management Seth Krummrich spoke to ABC News about how cabinet nominations from the upcoming presidential administration may impact the intractable conflict in the Middle East in the short- and long-term.