This attack is just shedding light on the fact that you're even more vulnerable outside of the office, said Don Aviv, CEO of Interfor International, a security consultancy.
In 2024 and 2025, a series of high-profile incidents, including the assassination of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, shed light on security vulnerabilities. This heightened risk environment prompted many organizations to take a closer look at their own security operations and make meaningful investments in physical protective measures for executives. These events were a harsh reminder that organizations, no matter the industry, are vulnerable to threats.
It has been a turbulent and transformative period defined by sweeping shifts in both job seeker behavior and employer expectations. Across the U.S., a wave of public sector professionals entered the private job market following major government agency restructurings, layoffs, and early retirement programs. Many of these candidates with specialized skill sets found themselves needing to quickly translate their government experience into private-sector language, just as the hiring landscape itself was rapidly evolving.
As public sector law enforcement professionals leave their roles, they find more security job opportunities, particularly in executive protection, but face challenges shifting to corporate security.
