# Global Protect Risk


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- [Dynamic Risk Management for Data Centre Portfolios Intelligence-Led Security Across Critical Digital Infrastructure](https://globalprotectrisk.com/fusion-hub-data-centre-security/): The Challenge Modern data centre operators manage far more than buildings. They manage business continuity, critical digital infrastructure, complex supply chains, privileged personnel, regulatory compliance and customer confidence across multiple sites and jurisdictions. The operational environment is constantly changing. Geopolitical instability can affect regional operations. Civil unrest can disrupt access to facilities. Supply chain disruption can delay critical hardware and maintenance. Compromised credentials can increase insider risk. Third-party suppliers may introduce new vulnerabilities. Traditional security programmes assess these risks periodically. Fusion Hub continuously monitors them. By combining intelligence, assurance and specialist security capabilities, Fusion Hub enables data centre operators to maintain […]
- [Dynamic Risk Management for Multi-Occupancy Commercial Buildings - Intelligence-Led Security Across Complex Urban Estates](https://globalprotectrisk.com/fusion-hub-commercial-building-security/): The Challenge Modern commercial buildings are no longer simply physical assets. They are complex operational environments accommodating multiple organisations, executive teams, critical business functions, contractors, visitors and shared infrastructure. Building owners and facilities managers must balance security, compliance, tenant experience and operational resilience while responding to an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. Geopolitical events can drive protest activity. Civil unrest can disrupt building access. Digital exposure can increase executive risk. Supply chain disruption can affect building maintenance and critical services. Insider threats can emerge through contractors or third-party suppliers. Traditional security programmes assess these risks periodically. Fusion Hub continuously monitors them. By […]
- [The Extortion Crew That Walks Through Your Front Door](https://globalprotectrisk.com/silent-ransom-group-front-door-extortion/): Most cybercriminals try to break into your network remotely. The Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753, increasingly prefers a different approach: convincing your employees to let them in, or simply turning up at your office and plugging a device directly into a workstation. The FBI’s latest FLASH alert highlights a threat actor that has evolved beyond traditional ransomware. Instead of encrypting systems, SRG focuses on rapid data theft and extortion, making many conventional security controls less effective. The lesson for organisations is clear: your biggest vulnerability may no longer be a firewall or endpoint, […]
- [The New Art Theft: Your Digital Life Is the Canvas](https://globalprotectrisk.com/instructure-data-breach-2026-canvas-digital-footprint-risk/): The recent breach involving Canvas parent company Instructure highlights a growing and uncomfortable reality in modern cybersecurity: Data breaches are no longer simply technical incidents. They are intelligence collection operations. On 11 May 2026, Instructure announced it had reached an agreement with hacking group ShinyHunters following a significant breach reportedly affecting approximately 275 million users across 9,000 institutions. According to multiple reports, the agreement allegedly involved the return of stolen data and the provision of “shred logs” intended to demonstrate the destruction of all remaining copies held by the attackers. The compromised information reportedly included: Whilst Instructure stated that passwords, financial […]
- [Why Modern Attacks Walk Straight Through Organisational Charts](https://globalprotectrisk.com/blended-threats-organisational-security-gaps/): How blended threats exploit digital intelligence gaps, siloed security teams, and fragmented response structures in modern organisations The modern threat landscape has changed fundamentally  Malicious actors no longer operate within a single discipline, nor do they rely on isolated tactics. Today’s most effective threats are blended by design, combining digital intelligence exploitation, social engineering, physical access, insider-style manipulation, supply-chain pressure, and reputational leverage into unified campaigns. This shift has been accelerated by the rapid adoption of new technology by adversaries. Automation, AI-assisted reconnaissance, credential marketplaces, and large-scale PII leaks have removed friction from malicious activity. Capabilities that once required specialist tradecraft […]
- [The coming collapse of open sources](https://globalprotectrisk.com/the-coming-collapse-of-open-sources/): By Colin Crowden GPT models are on track to become the default gateway to information. As competition intensifies, the biggest models will not rely on open sources. They willseek exclusive access to proprietary datasets. If that happens, the open internet willshrink, search engines will fade, and OSINT will face the most significant transformation in its short history. When GPT Replaces Search: The Coming Collapse of Open Sources Imagine waking up one morning and realising that Google is no longer the front doorto the internet. The line of blue links has disappeared. The search bar still exists, but ithas become a formality […]
- [Patriots in Birmingham or Bots in Colombo?](https://globalprotectrisk.com/patriots-in-birmingham-or-bots-in-colombo/): X just handed intelligence analysts a gift. For a few short hours, the platform pushed a new feature that showed where each user was logging in from. This was not a glitch or a leak. It was an intentional feature release, only delivered without the due diligence or harm modelling that companies like Meta or Google normally perform. The result was instant chaos. Users who claimed to be lifelong Brits fighting to “save the country” were suddenly showing up as logging in from Colombo, Chennai, Dhaka and beyond. Patriot accounts turned out to be operating from digital sweatshops. Culture war commentators […]
- [Automating OSINT Workflows to Put the ‘Analysis’ Back into Intelligence](https://globalprotectrisk.com/automating-osint-workflows-to-put-the-analysis-back-into-intelligence/): Here at the Fusion Hub I’m actively pursuing AI and automation in my OSINT team’s workflow so that analysts can focus on being analytical. My target is ambitious: give back 80% of their time to applying tradecraft, judgment, and creativity. The result? A rebalanced intelligence cycle that captures client direction more effectively, streamlines collection, and delivers insight through compelling, modern reporting formats. The Problem with the Current Model Like many intelligence teams, we face a persistent challenge: too much time spent on the mechanical aspects of OSINT – clicking, collecting, formatting, summarising. These tasks are essential, but they don’t require the […]
- [Why Cognitive Diversity Builds Better Teams](https://globalprotectrisk.com/why-cognitive-diversity-builds-better-teams/): Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is not just a technical discipline. It is an investigative craft that thrives on curiosity, critical thinking, and context. The most effective OSINT teams are built not just on piloting technical tools but on diversity of thought, background, and lived experience. This concept struck me square in the face having met a US ODA team on a deployment. The team was compact, highly skilled and cognitively diverse. The team composition ticked every box not only with weapons specialists but also an embedded fabricator and their 3D printer, and an intelligence operator. It did take me a moment to […]
- [Starting a Revolution](https://globalprotectrisk.com/starting-a-revolution/): Convergent Security and the Role of OSINT By Colin Crowden We are no longer dealing with simple, single-track threats. Today’s risks blend the physical, digital, reputational, and human. But most organisations? Still structured like it is the early 2000s. Siloed teams. Disconnected responses. No shared picture. What if there were a way to pull it all together and make sense of the whole thing? That is where convergent security comes in. And right at the heart of it is open source intelligence (OSINT). Why Are We Still Doing Security the Old Way? Think about the threats we are facing now. A […]

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- [Rajiv Shah](https://globalprotectrisk.com/rajiv-shah/): Rajiv Shah Regional Director, Converged Risk & Intelligence ( India & the Middle East) Envelope Linkedin Back to Team AI-Driven Resilience Converged Risk Architecture Human Risk & HUMINT Tradecraft Rajiv’s Story Rajiv is an enterprise risk strategist and the practitioner executives call before a crisis becomes a headline. Through a converged security lens, he turns 30 years of hard-won experience into intelligence-led, pre-emptive protection strategy across physical, digital, and human risk, operating across more than 50 countries. A former military officer, his career spans corporate security, geopolitical risk, crisis leadership, insider threat, and executive protection, underpinned by HUMINT tradecraft rarely replicated […]
- [Andy Gordon](https://globalprotectrisk.com/andy-gordon/): Andy Gordon Partner : FACT360 Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Fusion Hub Partner Commercial Director Behavioural Intelligence Technology Andy’s Story At FACT360, an innovator in behavioral intelligence, I helm initiatives that transform digital communication data into critical insights for risk and compliance management for global organisations.As Commercial Director, my role involves harnessing our self made unsupervised machine learning and AI technology, to combat fraudulent or malicious activity before it happens . Our breakthrough mathematical algorithms set industry benchmarks within the Insider threat sector , and my commitment is to continuously deliver tailored solutions that empower our Security and Investigations partners globally. […]
- [Paddy Lawton](https://globalprotectrisk.com/paddy-lawton/): Paddy Lawton Partner : FACT360 Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Fusion Hub Partner FACT360 Co-Founder Behavioural Intelligence Technology Paddy’s Story As Co-Founder and Commercial Director at FACT360, a behavioural intelligence company, Paddy leads the transformation of digital communication data into actionable insight for risk and compliance teams in global organisations. Paddy specialises in the commercial application of FACT360’s proprietary unsupervised machine learning and AI, helping clients detect insider threat, fraud, and malicious activity before it escalates. ​Working closely with security and investigations partners, Paddy delivers tailored solutions that combine advanced algorithms, rigorous governance, and measurable outcomes. This focus on innovation and […]
- [Mark Lewis](https://globalprotectrisk.com/mark-lewis/): Mark Lewis Support Services Director Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Key Account Management Business Development Technical Security Mark’s Story With over 30 years of experience in the Fire & Security industry, Mark is a commercially focused manager delivering strategic insight and hands-on expertise across physical and electronic security. His career spans consulting, blue-chip account management, business development, and commercial roles. Currently serving as Commercial Manager at LMS Security Ltd and Global Protect Risk, Mark supports contract management, business development, market analysis, compliance, and bid support. ​He has a proven track record in business development, project management, physical and electronic system design, […]
- [Helena Palmer](https://globalprotectrisk.com/helena-palmer/): Helena Palmer Support Services Director Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Customer Care Project Management Business Processes Helena’s Story Helena joined Global Protect Security as Director of Support Services to provide our growing business with effective and efficient back-office support. With considerable experience from previous roles in managing delivery teams, Helena has created a collaborative and high performing support function at Global Protect. Helena is our champion for compliance, performance improvement, supply chain relationship and customer service ensuring Global Protect is always prepared for continued growth.
- [Brooke Pearce](https://globalprotectrisk.com/brooke-pearce/): Brooke Pearce Office Manager Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Customer Care Project Management Business Processes Brooke’s Story Brooke is a passionate, professional manager who consistently exceeds objectives through strong people management, interpersonal skills, and clear communication. Driven to develop individuals and high-performing teams, she embeds the right knowledge, builds capability, and converts it into measurable business and personal growth.
- [Jasmine P. Garrick](https://globalprotectrisk.com/jasmine-p-garrick/): Jasmine P. Garrick Fusion Hub Analyst Envelope Linkedin Back to Team OSINT Investigation SOCMINT Monitoring Research Jasmine’s Story Jasmine is a Philosophy graduate and trainee security specialist who excels in critical thinking, problem solving, project management, and rigorous research, delivering well-structured findings. She approaches security challenges strategically, drawing on her philosophical training to assess risk from multiple angles and integrate insights across disciplines. Grounded in studies of morality and ethics, she prioritises integrity, accountability, and sound judgement in every engagement. Committed to lifelong learning, Jasmine stays current with security trends to remain proactive, informed, and forward-thinking in her role.
- [Russell Morrison](https://globalprotectrisk.com/russell-morrison/): Russell Morrison Head of Mitigation Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Insider Threat Detection Technical Surveillance Counter Measures Counter Sabotage Russell’s Story Russ joined Global Protect With 23 years of military experience in leading counter-eavesdropping missions, our TSCM expert, Russ, brings world-class expertise to Global Protect’s TSCM division. Trained to FCDO (UK) standards by the National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping (NACE), he has conducted TSCM operations and security assessments worldwide, providing top-tier protection for private and corporate clients across various sectors…
- [Rich White](https://globalprotectrisk.com/rich-white/): Rich White Head of Monitoring Envelope Linkedin Back to Team OSINT Investigation SOCMINT Monitoring Travel Risk Management Rich’s Story Rich is an intelligence professional with more than 20 years’ experience across military and corporate environments. He began his career in the British Army’s Intelligence Corps, completing operational tours in Afghanistan and other overseas postings, before spending over a decade in the private sector. He has supported global organisations in the oil and gas, financial, and technology sectors, specialising in OSINT platforms, collection, and analysis. An experienced leader, he has built and managed multidisciplinary intelligence teams, delivering actionable insight on complex geopolitical […]
- [Sid Khan](https://globalprotectrisk.com/sid-khan/): Sid Khan Head of Insights Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Protective Security Risk Management Counter Sabotage Sid’s Story Sid joined Global Protect with extensive experience in international security and intelligence, developed through his service in the British Army and work across the globe in security, threat, and risk consultation. His background spans multiple sectors, including Defence, Government, and Petrochemical, and he has managed large-scale security operations, such as the Mayor of London’s Security Threat and Risk Operations Centre during the pandemic. Renowned for his strategic approach and talent for team development.
- [Colin Crowden](https://globalprotectrisk.com/colin-crowden/): Colin Crowden Operations Director Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Open Source Intelligence Enhanced due Diligence Corporate Investigation Colin’s Story Colin joined Global Protect to lead our Digital Intelligence Wing, bringing deep expertise in digital intelligence and OSINT. With a career starting as a frontline intelligence analyst in the British Army, Colin has also served in security consultancy roles for the British Embassy in challenging environments. Known for his rapid information analysis, articulate delivery, and innovative problem-solving, he has recent experience in anti-corruption and AML investigations for government and corporate clients. His work in special operations and international law enforcement helps keep […]
- [Neil Painter](https://globalprotectrisk.com/neil-painter/): Neil Painter Intelligence Services Manager Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Intelligence Leadership Strategic Risk Management OSINT & Investigations Neil’s Story Neil is an Intelligence Services Manager with over two decades of experience leading intelligence operations across military, security, and commercial sectors. His background combines operational intelligence expertise with strategic leadership, enabling organisations to understand and respond effectively to complex risks and emerging threats. He has extensive experience in open-source intelligence, social media intelligence, investigations, travel risk management, and intelligence programme development. Throughout his career, he has worked with multidisciplinary teams to deliver timely, actionable intelligence that supports business resilience and informed […]
- [Matt McGinn](https://globalprotectrisk.com/matt-mcginn/): Matt McGinn Managing Director Envelope Linkedin Back to Team Strategic Leadership Technical Surveillance Counter Measures Counter Sabotage Matt’s Story Matt brings over 25 years of extensive experience in Risk and Intelligence, combining strategic insight with hands-on expertise to address complex Security challenges. Throughout a successful career as a Soldier and Officer in the British Army, he has gained comprehensive experience operating in high-threat environments across the globe, including commanding both the Army’s Specialist Counterintelligence and Technical Surveillance Counter Measures Units, along with close collaboration with wider Government departments. ​As a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP), Matt upholds the highest standards of professionalism […]
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- [Blogs](https://globalprotectrisk.com/blogs/): Our Blogs The Extortion Crew That Walks Through Your Front Door July 22, 2026 Most cybercriminals try to break into your network remotely. The… Continue Reading » The New Art Theft: Your Digital Life Is the Canvas May 25, 2026 The recent breach involving Canvas parent company Instructure highlights a… Continue Reading » Why Modern Attacks Walk Straight Through Organisational Charts April 28, 2026 How blended threats exploit digital intelligence gaps, siloed security teams,… Continue Reading » The coming collapse of open sources March 6, 2026 By Colin Crowden GPT models are on track to become… Continue Reading » Patriots in […]
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