2026 Q1 Guardian Briefing
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | ZOOM Webinar
2026 Q1 Guardian Briefing – webinar
The State of the Physical Security Industry

Event Description

Agenda

Join leaders from Guardian Protection Force for an exclusive, no cost webinar offering a deep dive into the current landscape of the physical security industry, with a particular focus on armed security and executive protection. As the threat environment evolves and technology reshapes how we protect, it is more important than ever for security professionals, business leaders, and high net worth individuals to stay ahead.
Whether you are already in the security space, part of corporate leadership, or simply deeply invested in personal protection, this briefing is designed to provide you with both macro level trends and tactical take aways you can put into practice right away.

In this 60 minute session, you will:

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Gain insight into today’s most pressing security challenges, from workplace violence to executive level threats.

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Explore how cutting edge tools, including AI powered surveillance, cloud based systems, and hybrid human technological models are redefining guard services.

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Understand the rising regulatory and risk pressures that security firms and their clients face, including compliance, reporting, and resilience expectations.

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Learn actionable strategies to build readiness, strengthen your protective programs, and elevate professional growth for your security team.

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Hear from Guardian Protection Force leaders about the strategic direction of our firm, and how we are innovating to meet tomorrow’s demands.

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About the Presenters

Garrett Thomas, CCP
Founder and COO, Guardian Protection Force

Garrett Thomas, CPP is a private security professional. In 2010 Garrett founded Guardian Protection Force with the strategic goal of specializing in executive protection, utilizing his skills learned in the field from prior employments. He currently serves as President and Founder of Guardian Protection Force Inc., an armed security and executive protection company, specializing in “Comprehensive Security Through Intelligence.”
Garrett is especially proud of his certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP). This certification is considered the “Gold Standard” of the Private Security Industry, globally recognized as the standard of excellence for security management professionals and issued by ASIS International.
Garrett holds bachelors in intelligence with a minor in criminal intelligence from the American Military University, an accredited and international recognized institution for Global security studies.

Ashlee Cervantes Thomas
Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Protection Force

Ashlee Cervantes Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Protection Force with 15+ years of experience leading both the physical and strategic sides of security. An MBA graduate of UC Davis, Ashlee oversees day-to-day operations, long-term strategic planning, and innovation initiatives, guiding GPF’s teams to deliver high-impact, standards-driven results.
She is also the Founder of Guardian Secure Solutions, a tech-centric Security Operations Center that has integrated advanced technologies for dozens of private security providers across California.
Recognized for thought leadership in workplace violence prevention and security consulting for complex environments, and just named to the Sacramento Business Journal's 2025 "40 Under 40" list, Ashlee also champions diversity and inclusion in a traditionally male-dominated industry while serving as Vice President of CALSAGA. Her mission is to provide high-caliber, responsive, and ethical security solutions that uplift and protect communities across California and beyond.

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