How the Mangione case changed corporate security

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The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson shocked corporate America and triggered a major rethink of how business leaders are protected. But has the shooting fundamentally changed the corporate security industry? In this episode, host Jordan Dunbar explores the growing demand for executive protection in the wake of one of the most closely watched criminal cases in the United States. Speaking to security industry leaders Glenn Kuchera and Joey Pena, the podcast examines how companies responded to the shooting, why demand for executive protection surged, and how threat assessments, intelligence gathering and security planning are evolving. The episode provides a rare insight into the world of corporate security, from risk assessments and protective intelligence to the day-to-day realities of safeguarding CEOs and other high-profile executives. It also explores how social media, public sentiment and greater access to personal information have transformed the risks facing business leaders. As concerns about executive safety continue to grow, the discussion asks how companies balance cost, privacy and protection, and whether a single high-profile case has accelerated a wider shift in how organisations think about security. From bodyguards and threat analysts to corporate risk teams, how has the business of protecting powerful people changed in the aftermath of the Mangione case?