March Letter

Red Five and the merging of physical and digital risk.

Hi there, 

In February, we announced a strategic partnership with Red Five Security from Arlington, VA.

Since 2006, Red Five has provided consulting and protection services to corporate executives, U.S. government officials, diplomats, and other high-net-worth individuals and families. Red Five's management and consultants are former CIA, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and U.S. Military security professionals.

The alignment with Red Five Security is a natural step in the evolution of TDS. Here's why.

The merging of physical and digital risk

The last 25 years or so have redefined risk and risk management. Since the internet went mainstream, cyber has permeated conventional risks, like threats to financial and physical well-being.

Today, all risks, including physical and financial risk, personal safety, and individual well-being, are increasingly cyber-related. The ubiquitous nature of digital laws drives the internet and assures this trend is the case. These same digital rules are also hard-coding the future - cyber will play a more significant role in all risks we face as individuals and groups.

✓  Cyber will continue to grow as the dominant factor driving all risk elements - physical and digital, individual and collective.

The Red Five Security partnership

The combination of TDS' cybersecurity expertise and Red Five's depth of experience in physical security is unique. The partnership will provide our respective clients with a broad security platform integrated with superior solutions and personal service.

According to Kris Coleman, Owner, and Founder of Red Five Security, partnering with Total Digital Security strategically positions Red Five to be prepared for new challenges as they arise.

"Families and Executives want to work with service providers who are reputable and fulfill all of their needs. Red Five and Total Digital Security together fulfill their needs, and from two providers who have a long-standing commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to partner with Brad and the Total Digital Security team."

 

Kris Coleman, Owner and Founder of Red Five Security

https://red5security.com/

Kris is a security industry leader with a long record of success serving clients around the world. In April, he'll be in New York City at the East Coast Family Office & High Net Worth Annual Conference to present on how a family office can proactively protect the family's physical and financial wealth during these challenging times. 

You can read TDS' press release here:

https://www.totaldigitalsecurity.com/about/news

Red Five is an impressive firm, and its leadership shares our vision and passion for protecting private clients. I couldn't be more excited about the prospects for the partnership with Red Five. 

Thanks for reading,

Brad Deflin

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