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Building the Detail
"Building the Detail," by TESS Global owner Nic Moretto — published on EP Wired on September 1, 2026. How an executive protection detail is assembled before the principal moves: assets, ground, team, rules, and the final check.
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The Illusion of Protection: Why Executive Security Program Development Fails Before the Threat Arrives
Published August 5, 2026 in EP Wired, the executive protection magazine — TESS Global owner Nic Moretto on why having security personnel is not the same as having a security program, and what the difference costs an organization before the threat arrives.
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Drone Threats as an Intelligence Problem: Why Security Program Development Beats Technology Theater
Nic Moretto's case for treating unidentified drones as an intelligence problem before a procurement one — published in Security Technology, the ASIS International supplement to Security Management magazine, on August 1, 2026.
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Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience
Nic Moretto's article "Delayed Obedience Is Disobedience" appeared in EP Wired on July 6, 2026 — how immediate action defines leadership authority in high-stakes environments.
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Advanced Force Multipliers
Nic Moretto's article "Advanced Force Multipliers" was published by EP Wired on June 16, 2026 — the second book in his Awareness-Driven Event Security Series, on elevated observation posts, counter-surveillance, and drone operations for professional event security. Read it at EP Wired.
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Situational Awareness at Scale: How to Build and Lead an Awareness-Driven Security Team for Large Events
On May 12, 2026, EP Wired published "Situational Awareness at Scale" by TESS Global owner Nic Moretto — the opening book of his Awareness-Driven Event Security Series on how a large-event security team is built and led, from the first client call to the after-action report.
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Behind the Thunder: How TESS Secures One of Florida's Largest Offshore Racing Events
For seven consecutive years, Tactful Elite Security Solutions has provided critical asset protection and access control at Thunder on Cocoa Beach — the Space Coast's premier offshore powerboat racing event drawing 100,000+ spectators.
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Spring Break Security in Florida: What the Daytona Crisis Means for Property Managers on the Space Coast
After Daytona Beach declared a state of emergency over unsanctioned Spring Break events, property managers and venue operators across Florida are re-evaluating their security posture. Here's what the situation demands.
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Event Security Planning: A Complete Guide for Organizers
How to assess security needs, plan crowd management, and coordinate with professional security teams for events of any size.
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Hurricane Season 2026: Security Preparedness for Florida Property Managers
A practical guide to pre-storm security planning, emergency response protocols, and post-storm property protection in Central Florida.
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How Drone Technology Is Transforming Private Security
From aerial patrol to rapid incident response — how FAA-certified drone operations are creating a new standard in protective services.
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Top 10 Physical Security Strategies to Safeguard High-Value Assets
A comprehensive analysis of modern security architecture, from AI-driven analytics and drone surveillance to quantum-resistant protocols and cyber-physical convergence.
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