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Oliver Buchannon
Circuit Magazine

On the Circuit gives you the information you need to succeed in the security industry. We bring you the most relevant news from across the globe straight to your inbox every Saturday. In protection, what you DON'T know CAN hurt you!


Mexico Just Got More Dangerous.

Feb 24, 2026

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13 min read

Mexico Just Got More Dangerous.

Plus: The 7-month digital reconnaissance behind a kidnapping, the Mar-a-Lago shooting, and the new EP spend trend.

Security on Goodwill

Feb 17, 2026

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15 min read

Security on Goodwill

Plus: London's 90-second robbery problem and what 180 rounds couldn't penetrate at CDC headquarters

Physical Security Has a Cyber Blind Spot Worth $84 Billion

Feb 13, 2026

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7 min read

Physical Security Has a Cyber Blind Spot Worth $84 Billion

The managed cybersecurity market is booming and most protection teams still treat digital threats as someone else's problem

Secondary Targets Are The New Primary Risk

Feb 10, 2026

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12 min read

Secondary Targets Are The New Primary Risk

Plus: Minneapolis shootings escalate, Martyn's Law countdown, and Super Bowl field breach lessons

Tehran's Warning

Feb 3, 2026

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9 min read

Tehran's Warning

Plus: Poland's grid under attack, UK embassy protests, and healthcare violence surge

Two Shootings, Two Narratives

Jan 27, 2026

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10 min read

Two Shootings, Two Narratives

Plus: Wi-Fi jammers defeat residential security, UK's fake license economy, and Guatemala siege

The Path to a Sustainable Career in Executive Protection

Mar 9, 2025

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11 min read

The Path to a Sustainable Career in Executive Protection

The Mindset, Skills, and Strategies That Keep You in the Game

Why Your Data May Not Be So Private Anymore

Feb 23, 2025

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12 min read

Why Your Data May Not Be So Private Anymore

What Apple’s encryption rollback means for personal and corporate security

Why Digital Wealth Needs Physical Protection

Feb 2, 2025

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9 min read

Why Digital Wealth Needs Physical Protection

Lessons from the Ledger Kidnapping

The Executive Protection Boom

Jan 19, 2025

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12 min read

The Executive Protection Boom

High-profile attacks are driving a surge in private security. What it means for the industry.

N-VSAT: The Secret to Crowd Management

Jan 12, 2025

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9 min read

N-VSAT: The Secret to Crowd Management

How Epicentres Hold the Key to Control

Protecting the Powerful

Dec 1, 2024

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12 min read

Protecting the Powerful

The hidden challenges of protecting those in the spotlight

Breaking Trust & Breaking Protocols

Nov 17, 2024

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11 min read

Breaking Trust & Breaking Protocols

What goes on behind closed doors.

Mitigating Digital Vulnerabilities

Nov 10, 2024

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10 min read

Mitigating Digital Vulnerabilities

Is Your Morning Run a Threat to Your Client's Safety

6 Operating Principles Every Security Pro Should Know

Oct 27, 2024

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11 min read

6 Operating Principles Every Security Pro Should Know

A former CIA senior officer shares his blueprint for success.

Is Advanced Medical Training Really Necessary?

Oct 13, 2024

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12 min read

Is Advanced Medical Training Really Necessary?

Understanding the Real-World Benefits and Risks of Medical Proficiency

The Real Challenge in Close Protection Recruitment

Sep 30, 2024

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13 min read

The Real Challenge in Close Protection Recruitment

Discover how taking proactive steps—not excuses—can reignite your career and set you apart in the close protection industry.

Surveillance Slip-Ups: Are You Making These Mistakes?

Aug 12, 2024

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10 min read

Surveillance Slip-Ups: Are You Making These Mistakes?

Discover the most common errors in surveillance detection, plus insights from Circuit Magazine and the latest on global security events.

Trump Assassination Attempt

Jul 28, 2024

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18 min read

Trump Assassination Attempt

Security Lapse or Systemic Failure?

Who’s Behind the Screen?

Jun 29, 2024

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9 min read

Who’s Behind the Screen?

The Digital One Percent.

🚨 Red Alert: Exposing China's Cyber Stealth War

Feb 3, 2024

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13 min read

🚨 Red Alert: Exposing China's Cyber Stealth War

Plus: Dictators do Disneyland with Dodgy Docs

Global Elections 2024: A Stress Test for Democracy and Security

Jan 27, 2024

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15 min read

Global Elections 2024: A Stress Test for Democracy and Security

47% of Global Population eligible to vote in 2024. Why is this a big deal?

Extortion & Fake Kidnap - Booming Business in 2024

Jan 7, 2024

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12 min read

Extortion & Fake Kidnap - Booming Business in 2024

Plus: Would protectors benefit from hostage training?

Visibility and Vulnerability

Dec 23, 2023

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13 min read

Visibility and Vulnerability

Strategies for Protecting Famous and High-Profile Individuals

The Most Dangerous Countries to Avoid in 2024

Dec 16, 2023

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10 min read

The Most Dangerous Countries to Avoid in 2024

Plus: Hamas plot foiled & Putin plays coy

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