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!
Apr 7, 2026
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16 min read
Plus: a US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, a stalker attacks Lindsey Buckingham in a transition zone, and four intelligence updates worth your attention.
Mar 31, 2026
12 min read
Plus: what the Taliban hostage release teaches about extraction strategy, armed attack on Rihanna's LA estate, and four international incidents worth tracking
Mar 24, 2026
Plus: a landmark court ruling on workplace violence liability, event security conduct under the spotlight, and four global incidents worth tracking.
Mar 17, 2026
14 min read
Plus: domestic terror and perimeter failures, the Companies House data breach, and what the SIA overhaul means for your contracts.
Mar 10, 2026
Plus: The IRGC assassination plot, embassy sieges, and the UAE social media trap.
7 min read
ASIS International's 2025 data shows executive attacks doubled, 85% were physical, and most involved more than one assailant. The staffing models haven't caught up.
Mar 3, 2026
Plus: Red Sea transit risks, the "Day of Rage" OSINT warning, and retail violence surges in the UK
Feb 27, 2026
The Belfry, Willis, and Kayna partnership is a small announcement with bigger implications for how security businesses are run
Feb 24, 2026
13 min read
Plus: The 7-month digital reconnaissance behind a kidnapping, the Mar-a-Lago shooting, and the new EP spend trend.
Feb 17, 2026
15 min read
Plus: London's 90-second robbery problem and what 180 rounds couldn't penetrate at CDC headquarters
Feb 13, 2026
The managed cybersecurity market is booming and most protection teams still treat digital threats as someone else's problem
Feb 10, 2026
Plus: Minneapolis shootings escalate, Martyn's Law countdown, and Super Bowl field breach lessons
Feb 3, 2026
9 min read
Plus: Poland's grid under attack, UK embassy protests, and healthcare violence surge
Jan 27, 2026
10 min read
Plus: Wi-Fi jammers defeat residential security, UK's fake license economy, and Guatemala siege
Mar 9, 2025
11 min read
The Mindset, Skills, and Strategies That Keep You in the Game
Feb 23, 2025
What Apple’s encryption rollback means for personal and corporate security
Feb 2, 2025
Lessons from the Ledger Kidnapping
Jan 19, 2025
High-profile attacks are driving a surge in private security. What it means for the industry.
Jan 12, 2025
How Epicentres Hold the Key to Control
Dec 1, 2024
The hidden challenges of protecting those in the spotlight
Nov 17, 2024
What goes on behind closed doors.
Nov 10, 2024
Is Your Morning Run a Threat to Your Client's Safety
Oct 27, 2024
A former CIA senior officer shares his blueprint for success.
Oct 13, 2024
Understanding the Real-World Benefits and Risks of Medical Proficiency
Sep 30, 2024
Discover how taking proactive steps—not excuses—can reignite your career and set you apart in the close protection industry.
