Responding to Today's Heightened Threat Landscape with Verkada's Executive Protection Solutions

In recent months, the headlines have delivered grim reminders of high-profile individuals' vulnerabilities—from corporate leaders to government officials and professional athletes. The tragic killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December of 2024, and the disturbing wave of targeted attacks, robberies and stalking incidents involving leaders like Governor Josh Shapiro, as well as professional athletes like NFL star players, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, NBA star Bobby Portis and tennis champion Emma Raducanu, underscore the evolving threat landscape and the urgent need for enhanced protection strategies.

At Verkada, our mission has always been to protect people and places – and we’ve approached this from the start by building solutions that are easy-to-use, cloud-based and accessible on the go. Our new Executive Protection offering brings together the best features and functionalities that we’ve built into our solutions, providing security teams with advanced and scalable tools for this rapidly changing landscape. Verkada works closely with private security teams and channel partners to address the specific risks faced by high-profile individuals, integrating state-of-the-art security solutions with expert advisory services like social media discipline that are tailored for executives, athletes, politicians, entertainers, and their families.

Our solutions empower security teams and individuals to manage residential security from anywhere, using discreet hardware that avoids the clutter and complexity of traditional systems. With advanced AI-enabled threat detection, immediate SMS alerts notify security personnel of potential dangers, from known persons of interest to unusual activity, allowing for a swift response.

We’ve also prioritized privacy, recognizing that executive protection requires balancing security and personal space. Verkada’s region blackout and live face blur capabilities ensure privacy while maintaining essential security monitoring.

Integrated cloud security cameras, access control, automatic license plate recognition, discreet panic buttons, and portable security setups for events further strengthen our approach, providing flexibility and peace of mind across multiple scenarios—from daily routines to high-profile appearances.

To learn more about our Executive Protection Solutions or schedule a personalized risk assessment, visit our Executive Protection page.

Michael Evanoff Chief Security Officer and Global Advisor, Verkada

Michael Evanoff is the chief security officer and strategic advisor at Verkada, a leader in cloud-based physical security solutions. He brings more than 40 years of experience in corporate security and diplomatic protection, including leading roles with the Diplomatic Security Service, NATO, Coca-Cola HBC AG, Walmart International, and Jabil. He also served as assistant secretary of state for diplomatic security, leading the world’s most widely deployed law enforcement agency. Evanoff’s service has earned him honors such as the U.S. Presidential Meritorious Service Award and international decorations from Lithuania and Estonia.