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    Executive Threat Analysis

    Targeted assessment of threats facing executives and high-value individuals. Executives are prime targets for sophisticated attacks including business email compromise, whaling, and physical threats. Our ethical hackers assess their exposure and recommend protective measures.

    What is Executive Threat Analysis?

    Executive threat analysis is a specialized security assessment focused on high-value individuals within your organization. We evaluate the digital and physical exposure of executives to understand how attackers would target them specifically.

    Executives are disproportionately targeted because they have authority to approve wire transfers, access sensitive data, and make decisions without questioning. Business email compromise attacks against executives cost organizations billions annually.

    The human factor extends beyond the executive themselves. Family members, personal assistants, and close associates may also be targeted as a vector to reach the primary target. We assess this extended exposure as part of the analysis.

    Executive digital footprint analysis
    OSINT (open source intelligence) gathering
    Social media exposure assessment
    Business email compromise scenario modeling
    Physical security risk evaluation
    Family and associate exposure analysis

    Why Executive Threat Analysis Matters

    High-Value Targets

    Executives have authority, access, and visibility that makes them prime targets for sophisticated, targeted attacks.

    Digital Exposure

    Professional profiles, speaking engagements, and social media create rich intelligence for attackers to exploit.

    Proactive Protection

    Understanding threats before attacks occur allows for protective measures that reduce risk significantly.

    How Executive Threat Analysis Works

    01

    Intelligence gathering

    We collect publicly available information: social media, news, speaking engagements, and relevant data broker traces.

    02

    Attack surface mapping

    We map how the information can be weaponized for spear-phishing, BEC, impersonation, or physical targeting.

    03

    Scenario development

    We create realistic scenarios showing how adversaries would likely target specific executives based on their exposure.

    04

    Protection recommendations

    We provide actionable measures to reduce exposure and improve detection and response to targeting attempts.

    What You Get

    Each executive threat analysis produces a confidential report detailing the individual's exposure, likely attack scenarios, and specific protective recommendations. The report is delivered directly to the executive and designated security personnel.

    We include practical steps for reducing digital footprint, protecting personal information, and detecting targeting attempts. Recommendations range from immediate actions to longer-term security improvements.

    Our ethical hacking background means we think like attackers. We show you exactly how adversaries would weaponize available information, not just that information exists. This context makes recommendations more actionable.

    Deliverables

    • Digital footprint assessment
    • Attack scenario modeling
    • Extended exposure analysis
    • Protective recommendations
    • Ongoing monitoring options

    Frequently Asked Questions