A proactive approach to protecting what matters.
5FiVeO Protective Intelligence Network International (5OProtect) protects clients and minimizes potential risk before it becomes harm.
Our story
5OProtect was founded by a Harvard Kennedy School educated career professional with over 30 years in private and public safety and security.
He served as Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Security for a Fortune 500 company, and as a federal law enforcement officer across three of the largest U.S. government directorates, with covert and national security investigative experience. Earlier, he was an undercover police detective investigator in New York City's South Bronx.
Our philosophy is layered security: to detect, deter, defend and defeat risks. Our team is made up of intensively trained people with government, law enforcement, military and specialized security and investigation backgrounds, offering hands on, real world, boots on the ground experience.
We are licensed and bonded in the state of New Jersey, with a network of personnel and strategic alliances worldwide.
Layer 1
Detect
Layer 2
Deter
Layer 3
Defend
Layer 4
Defeat
Our mission
Trust. Integrity. Honesty.
Trust, integrity and honesty are the 5OProtect basic fundamentals, because that is what clients seek, want, need and expect.
Allan Samson
Founder and Principal
Founder
Allan Samson
A career spanning federal investigations, aviation security, counterterrorism and global corporate security, shaped by service on some of the hardest days in modern American history.
1994 to 1997
Special Agent, Criminal Investigator
Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DoD OIG)
Full cycle investigations impacting national security. Earned an Outstanding Contribution Award.
1997 to 2002
Supervisory Special Agent
USPS Office of Inspector General, New York Metro
Among the first hired. Led investigations that delivered over $100 million in loss prevention, savings and recoveries. On 9/11 led special agents evacuating people by ferry from the World Trade Center zone. Presidential PCIE and ECIE Award.
2002 to 2017
Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement and Supervisory Federal Air Marshal
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, TSA
Led counterterrorism missions across Europe, India, Asia Pacific and the Middle East, oversaw 1,200 security staff and represented TSA at the United Nations.
2019 to 2024
Vice President, Head of Global Corporate Security
Xerox
Enterprise physical security, crisis preparedness, investigations, executive protection, travel security and business continuity worldwide.
Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Leadership in Crises
DHS and TSA
Senior Leadership Development Program
U.S. Coast Guard
Flag Officer and SES Executive Change Leadership Program
Fordham University
B.A., varsity football
Board service
Allan serves on the board of BackBones, a 501(c)(3) helping people with spinal cord injury or disease connect with their communities.
The book
All That I've Learned While Answering the Call
Making the Most Out of Life's Lessons Under Ordinary and Extraordinary Circumstances
Lessons drawn from a career that spans the South Bronx, 9/11, federal service and global corporate security, written for anyone who wants to lead with calm and purpose when it matters most.
Ask about the bookTrusted by leaders who worked alongside him.
Allan was more than a business partner. He was a leader who provided strategic guidance not only to me but also to the CEO, the executive leadership team and the board.
John G. Bruno
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Allan played an essential role in designing and implementing a comprehensive security program. His diligent and thorough approach laid the groundwork for a safe, secure organization.
Tino Lancellotti
Former VP and Chief Information Officer, Xerox
It is my sincere pleasure to recommend Allan Samson as a security executive with a specialty in threat intelligence, protective services, physical security and travel safety.
Stacey D. Porter, SAS
Principal Consultant
More than 50 recommendations from executives, federal colleagues and security leaders.
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