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The Attack Cycle with James Hamilton
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In this compelling two-part episode, Philip Grindell welcomes back security expert James Hamilton to explore the "attack cycle" - a proven model used by criminals, terrorists, and assassins to target victims. Following the high-profile New York CEO assassination, Hamilton breaks down the eight critical phases: target selection, surveillance, final target selection, planning, rehearsal, execution, escape, and exploitation.
The discussion reveals how attackers methodically progress through each stage and, crucially, how executive protection teams can identify and disrupt these phases. Hamilton shares practical insights on surveillance detection, threat assessment, and creating flexible security programs that balance protection with client accessibility.
BIO
James is a nationally recognized personal security expert and former FBI Supervisory Special Agent. For more than 33 years, he has been a protector, trainer, and advisor to the nation’s most at-risk individuals. He has real, practical, and unparalleled experience in executive protection, violence prevention, and personal security. This real experience was earned through service in local law enforcement, the FBI, and America’s premiere executive protection firm. He has protected government officials, high-net-worth individuals, and leading religious figures all over the globe and has empowered thousands of individuals to stay safe in an increasingly dangerous world. He has dedicated his life to this particular area of expertise and is sought after by those seeking practical and sound guidance.
https://www.hamiltonsecuritygroup.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-hamilton-752894104/
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Chapters
1. Introduction to James Hamilton (00:00:00)
2. New York CEO Attack Analysis (00:03:30)
3. Who Needs Protection and Why (00:07:50)
4. Building Effective Protection Programs (00:13:10)
5. Understanding the Attack Cycle (00:21:40)
6. Creating a Secure Environment (00:27:30)
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