Securing the Future: AI, Risk Intelligence & The Protection of High-Value Assets

From AI-driven surveillance to dynamic mobile guarding, the way we secure commercial real estate, corporate campuses, and critical infrastructure is undergoing a major transformation. As high-value assets face increasingly complex threats, security is no longer just about cameras and guards—it’s about predictive insights, global awareness, and resilience planning. According to a Securitas discussion, real-time risk intelligence can now flag threats before they materialize, empowering organizations to shift from reactive to proactive protection.

How exactly is artificial intelligence reshaping security strategy for real estate developers and global corporations, and what do decision-makers need to know now to protect their people, property, and brands?

In this special edition of Security Connected by Securitas North America, host Jordyn Braff, luxury real estate agent with Douglas Elliman, sits down with Mike Evans, Director of the Risk Intelligence Center at Securitas, and Milton Plet, Senior Vice President for Global Clients at Securitas’ Data Center Group. Together, they unpack the technologies, intelligence tools, and strategic mindsets that are redefining security for high-risk, high-value environments.

Key takeaways from the episode…

• AI-Driven Security Enhances Threat Detection: From monitoring open-source data to identifying threats through smart surveillance, AI enables faster, broader, and more accurate responses to potential risks.
• Risk Intelligence Powers Proactive Protection: Real-time global awareness and customized threat forecasting help organizations anticipate disruptions before they occur.
• Dynamic Guarding Replaces Static Security: With mobile and remote guarding services, Securitas is shifting security from fixed posts to flexible, intelligence-informed deployments based on actual risk levels.

Mike Evans is a seasoned intelligence and security leader with over 15 years of experience spanning the military, financial services, consultancy, and global protective services. Currently Director of the Risk Intelligence Center at Securitas, he has led the transformation of security intelligence from a support function into a revenue-generating, global solution serving multinational clients. His expertise includes protective intelligence, crisis and risk management, corporate security, and cyber threat operations, earning him multiple industry awards and recognition for innovation in resilience and risk intelligence.

Milton Plet is a veteran security executive with over two decades of global experience in operational leadership, key account management, and strategic development across the security industry. As Senior Vice President for Global Clients at Securitas, he leads the Data Center Group, specializing in delivering tailored security solutions to high-risk, high-value infrastructure clients. His career spans roles across Europe, the U.S., and the Caribbean, with a foundation in law enforcement and expertise in managing complex, multinational client portfolios.