This is a list of new ISDA members. New members are joining the ISDA at the rate of 10 to 12 a month! The new…

Whether driving down the highway, around corners or trying to navigate out of a potentially dangerous scenario, the vehicle driver combination must operate within the laws of physics and specifically within Sir Isaac Newton’s three laws of motion.
An understanding of vehicle dynamics creates the platform for a standard for one of the most important aspects of executive protection – secure transportation.
It is ISDA’s opinion that many training providers take liberty with the phrase Vehicle Dynamics. This opinion is not a criticism but an observation.
Vehicle Dynamics is a scientific and objective approach to Secure Transportation, Security Driving, and Training.

There are no metrics that cover Sharing Knowledge, the amount of information and knowledge shared by ISDA members is by any metric impressive.

In case you missed it, ISDA has re-launched its much-acclaimed podcast – Executive Protection and Secure Transportation News. Every week we share secure transportation and executive protection knowledge, headlines, trends, educational content, and announcements from the International Security Driver Association and SecurityDriver.Com A new episode is published every Tuesday at 12 PM. You can find it in your favorite podcast app.

The September 2020 issue of the International Security Driver Association’s Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Magazine.

Used correctly, marketing through social networks is word-of-mouth marketing on steroids. Think of it as customer cultivation. Through social media, you are listening to customers’ needs and making sure you create viable solutions.

Hello Members, We are in the process of putting together the next Executive Protection and Secure Transportation Magazine (EPST). We hope to get it out…

A wide collection of articles is available for those with an interest in Vehicle Dynamics and its application to driving, vehicles, and driver training. Articles…

The US is ranked 121 out of 163 with 163 (Syria) being the worse. North America retained its second-place regional ranking for the tenth year…

When viewed through the lens of corporate governance, providing an appropriately trained executive driver may just be elevated from something that is an attractive perk…

Rodolfo Torre Cantu was a physician and politician running for governor of the Mexican State of Tamaulipas. While driving in a non-armored two-vehicle scenario, he…

Throughout the years there were vehicle attacks that change the way we train. They received the attention of the security community and the businesses they…

Brokers guide to selling CrisiSolution® and Private Kidnap and Ransom Insurance – This is a support document for K&R Providers. However, with very little imagination…

Recent news and reports from members indicate Colombia is headed back to the ways of the past. During the first two months of 2018, the…

This report provides DoD contractor personnel numbers for 1st quarter FY18 and current status of efforts underway to improve management of contractors accompanying U.S. Forces….

This is an excerpt from an October 2016 Report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives entitled – Diplomatic Security – State Should…

2013 ASIS Career Opportunities in Security While the information contained in this brochure will be of interest to anyone who wants to learn more about…

Basic Evasive Driving Techniques A Product of the OSAC Research & Information Support Center (RISC) in conjunction with the Diplomatic Security Training Center. A driver’s…

An 8-page memo on how to chauffeur a congressman. The outline details the tasks required to drive a member of Congress. It can serve as…

In an attempt to get a better understanding of the Skills Gap that exists in the Executive Protection/Secure Transportation profession, ISDA researched the job market….

Standardization Issues Regarding Protection of Executive Branch Officials This report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice Oversight Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senate, provides information…

Graphical symbols are vital for giving information when written words are not adequate. International Standards developed by ISO (International Organization for Standardization) provide people all…

Vehicle robbery is by no means a new crime, nor is it sweeping the nation in epidemic proportions. Vehicle owners have been victims of this…

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To get a better understanding of the Dangers of Distracted Driving, we can use a phrase associated with security and security driving – “The Kill Zone.” Although the term Kill Zone is used by the security community, it can also describe any scenario that creates an emergency for the driver and passengers. Not looking where you are going for 2 to 3 seconds falls into that category.

Questions about the personal security and safety of Members of Congress and their staffs are of enduring concern for the House, Senate, and the United…

The Executive Vehicle and Secure Transportation Survey has been conducted every two years since 2013. Practitioners who participated in the survey represent the Corporate, High…

Downloads Americans are angry about crime. We’ve given increasing attention and resources to security in our businesses, homes and our communities. And our police and…

Upcoming executive protection and security driving training opportunities from the ISDA membership.

ISDA Members exhibiting at the ASIS/GSX conference in Chicago. Please let us know if ISDA members are attending/exhibiting at the ASIS/GSX conference.

Fortis Riders supply concierge services, including Security Driving and EP. ISDA is identifying members that can provide Secure Transportation and EP. Make sure you complete your contact and bio information in your profile for the member directory. Also, if you are attending the ASIS/GSX conference in Chicago, Fortis will be at booth 1691.

We hope you are keeping cool in your neck of the woods. We have had another sweltering heatwave here in Boston.

Here’s what has been happening with the association and your fellow members.

It seems that every news agency and certainly every auto-enthusiast magazine and blog are discussing autonomous vehicles and the technology that goes into making vehicles self-driving. What isn’t really discussed or understood is that there are different levels of self-driving.

Lane departure warning use cameras to track the vehicle’s position within the lane, alerting the driver if the vehicle is in danger of inadvertently straying across lane markings.

Blind spot detection uses sensors to monitor the side of the vehicle for vehicles approaching blind spots.

10 Mind-Blowing Facts About President Trump’s Vehicle

Stoof International who are experts in custom built bullet proof and bomb proof cars, for a lesson in how to survive an attack when in a bomb proof car.

National Geographic’s Ultimate Factories does a 45 minute special on armored vehicles by the armoring firm Alpine Armoring.

10 Assassination Attempts That Were Shown On Television. Shocking footage that was deemed suitable for broadcast.

American Presidents have been targeted for assassination more than 20 times in history.

Presidents attacked by people 2017 Presidents attacked by people 2017

When moving through any scenario the driver is managing time and distance. In an emergency, survival comes down to how much time and distance do you have to avoid the problem.

Kill Zones are a time distance relationship, tenths of a second count.

Many times a driver is given 30 minutes to get to a destination that requires 45 minutes. So, at times, there is a tendency to drive a little faster than the speed limit allows. One of the questions we get asked is – “how accurate are speedometers”?

INTRODUCTION The following are the preliminary results of the 2017 ISDA Executive Vehicle Survey. The complete survey will be available soon. Executive Vehicles The type…

According to the U.S. State Department, motor-vehicle crashes – not terrorism or crime – are the No. 1 cause of death of Americans traveling abroad. A duty of care requires some simple precautions. These a few informational websites.

How do you know if all of your efforts on social media are working for your business? You need to measure your efforts and track your social media metrics. You need to look past likes, reactions, followers, connections, etc. as KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators).

Former ISDA Member Duke Speed has authored a new book titled “Advance Agent Planning Guide – The Executive Protection Specialist’s Guide for Conducting Advance Operations“….

If you are a Veteran asking one of these two questions, “What schools accept the GI or Post 911 Bill” or “I am about to…

If you are looking for a job, whether it’s to get your foot in the door, or taking your career to the next level, the only person who can find the right job for you – is you. You know all the details about you: what experience and training skills you have, the location you would like to find work, the market/niche you want to work in and with what companies.

But where do you look to find the best jobs?

This is a promotional video of an upcoming series of online training. The series will discuss in detail the decisions that need to be made when selecting an executive vehicle. The ISDA online training are free for ISDA members and offered at a fee to non-members. All recorded webinars and materials will be available on the ISDA website long after the webinar.

Back in January/February of this year, ISDA conducted a survey focused on attendees of security conferences. There were over 100 responses, and the results might surprise you.

Scenario Based Training (SBT) has always proven to be one of the best methods of instruction. This is an introduction to a series of SBT, 3D…

This is a video of an upcoming series of online training produced by the International Security Driver Association (ISDA). The online training will incorporate an animated computer…

We are pleased to announce our new ISDA YouTube channel. Although the channel is in its infancy, over the next few months we will be…

Starting in the mid 1980’s the Scotti School published a quarterly newsletter for the Protective Services Community. They were hard copies distributed in the old fashion way – US mail. Over the years the newsletter morphed into the ISDA Email Newsletter. ISDA is an acronym for the International Security Driver Association. Although concentrating on secure transportation, the newsletter is of value to all in the protective services profession.
Through the combination of our newsletters and the ISDA Network, ISDA members reach more than 7,500 security practitioners, representing the Corporate, High Net Worth, Military, and government communities. Many of those who read the newsletter cannot be reached via the traditional social media outlets.

While driving through traffic, the driver and the principal  are at the mercy of the environment they are moving through. If the environment driven through is occupied…

Vehicle Equipment Survey taken from the 2015 Executive Vehicle Survey.

ISDA Member Robin Barratt has published a manual titled “Finding Work as a Close Protection Specialist” the 2015-2016 updated edition.

The following are the results of a survey sent in April this year to ISDA Members, and Secure Transportation practitioners representing the Corporate, High Net Worth, Private Security community. A similar survey was conducted in 2013 and, when applicable, a comparison will be made tot hat survey.

As a member ISDA offers an unprecedented connection to social media, and the ISDA Network. We have created a platform for members to use the most…

KR Magazine provides insight into current trends in kidnapping for ransom. Globalization is turning this ancient practice into a highly adaptive and profitable worldwide business….

Inspire is an English language online magazine reported to be published by the organization al-Qaeda. The magazine is one of the many ways they use to reach…

Collection of ISDA articles on Armored Vehicles

Those of us who live in winter-weather country are just emerging from record-setting snow and freezing temperatures. And now there’s a new problem to face: potholes. Thanks to this winter’s extreme freeze-and-thaw cycles, the spring of 2015 promises to be an epic pothole season. And that’s not good news for those providing secure transportation.

Potholes are a matter of safety and inconvenience. But there are things that can be done before, during, and after hitting a pothole. Develop a proactive approach similar to a security scenario except you’re avoiding potholes instead of security issues.

Coming soon is a movie called The Kidnapping of Mr. Heineken. This article comes from Tony Scotti’s book “Executive Safety and International Terrorism.” On the evening…

This video has been all over the social media and the news. This is the ultimate in standing/sitting behind your product. The video went viral….

If there is only one business book you read, this is it. The book outlines the steps necessary to create a lasting relationship with clients….

Cold weather can wreak havoc on a vehicle, some useful web articles, and Winter Emergency Kits  to keep you, your principal, and your family safe…

The History of Security Driving is an old (2013) and short presentation of an upcoming Secure Transportation, online learning course. It is narrated by Tony…