On this episode of The GSPG Podcast, host Ron Jacobus is joined by Matt Anderton, an executive protection leader with over a decade of experience supporting executives, public figures, and corporate leadership across both domestic and international environments.

The conversation explores Matt’s career progression from the Marine Corps into executive protection, including his experience leading teams, supporting global operations, and building disciplined, intelligence-driven protection programs. They discuss what defines an effective executive protection program, the importance of mentorship and accountability, and how professionals can operate with consistency in complex environments.

A key focus of the episode is Matt’s practitioner-driven research on how executive protection programs define, measure, and communicate value in a field where success is often defined by prevention. The discussion highlights common challenges around KPIs, reporting, and aligning executive protection efforts with business objectives.

This episode provides practical insight for executive protection practitioners, security leaders, and anyone responsible for building or managing protective programs.

Note: Since recording, Matt has launched HAVN, a travel security application focused on improving situational awareness and supporting risk-informed decision-making for travelers and organizations.

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On this episode of The GSPG Podcast, host Ron Jacobus is joined by Scott Stewart and Fred Burton, two well-respected practitioners in protective intelligence, counterterrorism, and executive protection.

The conversation explores their career journeys across public service and private sector intelligence leadership, the evolution of protective intelligence, and common gaps organizations face when integrating intelligence into executive protection and global travel risk management.

Scott and Fred also discuss their book, The Protective Intelligence Advantage, and share practical insights on building effective, intelligence-led security programs.

This episode offers grounded perspective and actionable guidance for security leaders, intelligence professionals, and executive protection practitioners.

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On this episode of The GSPG Podcast, host Ron Jacobus is joined by Richard Cafege, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Global Security and Protection Group.

In this conversation, Ron and Richard discuss Richard’s career spanning military service, law enforcement, and corporate security leadership. Topics include his time in the United States Marine Corps, 16 years with the Texas Department of Public Safety, and his transition into senior security roles within the energy sector.

The discussion also covers executive protection, technical security operations, vulnerability assessments, and the practical challenges of building and leading security programs in complex operating environments.

This episode provides a grounded look at career progression, leadership, and risk management from a practitioner’s perspective. As promised, we have dropped Eric Vento's information into the show notes for our listeners intersted in leveling up their resumes.

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