Most common executive security measure in Fortune 500 by end of 2025?
Personal bodyguards • 25%
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Secure transportation services • 25%
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Corporate security reports or surveys conducted among Fortune 500 companies
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Shot While Walking Alone in Midtown Manhattan, Raising Security Concerns for Corporate Executives
Dec 6, 2024, 12:31 PM
The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown Manhattan has raised significant concerns regarding the security of corporate executives. Thompson was shot while walking alone on a sidewalk, prompting a reevaluation of safety measures across various companies. Experts indicate that this incident serves as a wake-up call for corporate security, highlighting the increasing threats faced by leaders in the healthcare sector and beyond. In response, security firms are reportedly adjusting their strategies to better protect executives, as the incident has sent shockwaves through corporate America, leading many organizations to reconsider their existing security protocols.
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AI-based threat detection • 25%
Increased Cybersecurity Workforce • 25%
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Cigna • 25%
Centene • 25%
UnitedHealthcare • 25%
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Microsoft • 25%
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CrowdStrike • 25%
Symantec • 25%
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Increased personal security • 25%
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Raise service prices • 25%
Develop new technologies • 25%