Security Starts at Home: What Families Must Know About the 2025 Global Threat Landscape

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In 2025, safety isn’t just about locking the front door or booking secure travel—it’s about understanding the new global threat landscape and taking proactive steps to protect your family, wherever they are. From cyberattacks and infrastructure disruptions to geopolitical instability and targeted threats, everyday life now intersects with risks once reserved for headlines.

Join us for a timely and practical conversation with Global Guardian’s VP of Global Operations, Director of Intelligence, and EVP of Client Risk Management as they unpack the biggest security challenges facing families today—and what you can do about them.

Whether you're planning a family vacation, managing a remote workforce, or simply concerned about day-to-day safety, this session will equip you with tools and strategies to be more secure, more aware, and more prepared.

You’ll Learn:

✅ The top risks impacting families in 2025—from cyber threats to irregular warfare
✅ How to build a culture of awareness and preparedness at home
✅ Travel safety strategies for a more volatile world
✅ Executive-level insights made relevant for everyday family decision-making
✅ Tools to strengthen your security posture—at home, online, and abroad

SPEAKERS:

MICHAEL BALLARD | Director of Intelligence

Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for providing clients with Global Guardian's intelligence report updates and real-time alerts. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.

CHUCK COSTANZA | Executive Vice President of Client Engagement

As the Executive Vice President of Client Engagement at Global Guardian, Chuck helps corporate clients identify and mitigate risks associated with their foreign and domestic business operations—and assists in the implementation of a full range of duty of care services, emergency and medical response, and other custom security solutions. Leveraging his expertise, he provides organizations with risk mitigation strategies, ensuring the safety and security of their personnel and safeguarding their business interests worldwide.

Previously, Chuck was a senior advisor at the US Department of State, providing strategic assessments of how climate will shape America’s security, to include emergent geopolitical threats as well as energy and water access issues.

Prior to entering the government, Chuck led a boutique consultancy specializing in economic and political risk assessments and market entry strategies for climate-related products and renewable energy solutions. His consultancy catered to a diverse clientele, advising on climate risk insurance, biofuels, high- performance enzymes, and energy efficiency initiatives. Chuck’s experience also includes his tenure as a Senior Project Manager at the World Bank, where he led a team to conduct the first three privatizations of Ukrainian collective farms.

Having spent nearly two decades as an expatriate in Europe and the Former Soviet Union, Chuck deeply understands diverse cultures and markets. His global perspective and experience have honed his ability to manage risks across borders and navigate complex geopolitical landscapes.

Chuck holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of the Holy Cross and a Master of Arts degree from Harvard University.

SPENCER TADKEN | Vice President of Operations

Spencer Tadken is a seasoned security and intelligence professional with over 15 years of experience spanning military, intelligence, and private sector operations. A former CIA Security Agent and U.S. Army Infantry Officer, Ranger qualified, Spencer brings elite tactical and strategic expertise to global risk management and protective operations.

As Vice President of Operations at Global Guardian, Spencer oversees all domestic and international security operations for a rapidly growing security services firm. He leads a team of more than 100 personnel and manages relationships with over 200 global security vendors. Collaborating closely with Fortune 500 Chief Security Officers, Spencer designs and implements comprehensive, cost-effective security programs, while also driving innovation and operational scale across the organization.

Previously, Spencer served as a Security Agent with the Central Intelligence Agency, where he planned and executed high-threat protective operations around the world. He was frequently deployed in support of sensitive missions, where he developed new operational strategies and supervised over 300 operators in overseas assignments.

Spencer began his career in the U.S. Army, where he served in a variety of leadership roles, including as a combat Platoon Leader in Afghanistan. He later transitioned to military intelligence and operations management, overseeing the readiness and development of large teams of soldiers. His military service culminated in the rank of Captain and numerous commendations.

He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Criminology from the University of Maryland and is a Military Distinguished Graduate. Spencer has completed rigorous professional training, including U.S. Army Ranger School, multiple insider threat and cybersecurity certifications, and tactical development courses through the CIA. He also holds a TS/SCI clearance.