Archive · 5 Aug 2025
U.S. Companies Boost Security Spending Amidst Executive Threats
Companies in the U.S. are spending more money than ever to keep their bosses safe because of growing threats.
Sadly, some executives have been attacked.
Companies are using things like guards, security systems, and special computer protection to keep executives safe.
This trend is expected to continue.
The costs of protecting executives have significantly increased recently, especially in the tech industry.
Basically, companies are beefing up security to protect their top people.
U.S. companies are increasing spending on executive security due to rising threats and recent attacks.
Median spending on executive security for top officers rose 16% to a record $106,530 last year.
The percentage of executives with security protection increased to 33.8% from 23.3% between 2020-2024.
Tech companies saw the biggest growth in implementing security measures for executives.
Security measures include surveillance, personal guards, and cybersecurity protections.
- Who
- U.S. companies and their executives.
- What
- U.S. companies are increasing spending on executive protection due to rising threats.
- When
- Spending rose last year and has been increasing since 2020.
- Where
- Increased security is happening across the U.S.
- Why
- Due to rising threats and attacks on corporate officials.
Companies
Cybersecurity Professionals
Executive Safety
Companies
Increased spending on security measures, and security measures
Cybersecurity Professionals
Likely to see rising expenses to improve security as well as heightened awareness of threats.
- Median Security Spending (2024)
- $106,530
- Increase in Executives with Security (2020-2024)
- 33.8% from 23.3%
- Tech Company Growth in Security
- 73.5% (2020-2024)
- Examples of Protection
- Surveillance, guards, cybersecurity