Recent assaults on Sam Altman’s house have rekindled concerns about executive security. In this issue of the HBR Executive Agenda, editor at large Adi Ignatius talks to Jack Zahran, CEO of Pinkerton, about how executives can protect themselves. Being safe is about more than bringing in armed bodyguards, he notes. Treating workers with as much humanity as possible, especially in the most difficult moments, will minimize the risk of an aggressive backlash.