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In an interview with Mergermarket, CEO Mark Hjelle discussed Protos’ strategy for pursuing acquisitions that strengthen its off-duty law enforcement network, executive protection and threat assessment expertise, security technology capabilities and presence in key industries.
In an interview with Law.com, Julie Fraser shares how she built Protos Security’s first in-house legal department by first taking the time to understand the business and its people. Rather than serving as a roadblock, she has positioned legal as a strategic partner that helps the company balance growth with risk management through collaboration, proactive problem-solving and practical guidance.
Protos Security, the leading software-enabled managed security services provider delivering integrated protection solutions across North America, is proud to announce that it has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) in the Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) category.
Julie Fraser’s journey as Protos Security’s first in-house attorney highlights how modern legal teams have evolved from contract reviewers into strategic business partners. The article explores how she built the company’s legal function to support rapid growth by developing an understanding of Protos’ operations, enabling legal to play a critical role in protecting the business while accelerating growth.
Anthony Escamilla, CFO of Protos Security, recently shared insights with CFO Leadership on what it takes to build a financially resilient security services organization at scale. In the interview, he discusses the importance of disciplined forecasting, strong service-level economics and data-driven decision-making to manage a nationwide network of security providers while maintaining service quality and profitability.
Peter Platten, Protos Security’s Chief Revenue Officer, was featured in an article by SecurityInfoWatch.com. Read the full article to learn why asset-light, technology-enabled security service models are challenging traditional workforce ownership and transforming physical security.
Protos Security’s AI-powered operational assistant has earned industry recognition, with Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Cameron Tabor receiving SecurityInfoWatch’s 2026 Security Innovator Award for leading its development. The annual award recognizes security professionals whose innovative thinking and technological leadership are helping shape the future of security operations.
