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When the Little Things Add Up: The Intel Analysts' Role in Communicating Imminent Risk to Leadership Jun 21, 2023

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Dean Baratta has been an intelligence analyst for the majority of his 35 year career and joins the podcast to discuss practical steps for front-line intelligence analysts to communicate risk to their organizations, so that when things happen suddenly, they can maintain their security posture. His expertise spans the military, government, and private sectors. He currently works as the Director of Intelligence and Protective Services for a private company. Prior to his current role, he served as the Chief of the Analysis Bureau at the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and an adjunct professor at Rutgers University. He is a retired veteran of the United States Army.

In his conversation with host Chuck Randolph they discuss:

How intel analysts can be constructively disruptive and fulfill their responsibility of mitigating risk and ensuring the organization is set up for success.
The importance of paying attention to the business of government and how it impacts their organization.
How to react when the response from leadership is ‘it’s not a big deal’ and the most important asset to have when sharing mitigating risk recommendations.
Helpful tips for leaders to support analysts dealing with risk fatigue.

Shattering Silos: Getting Security and Human Resources to Partner Together for Safety Jun 14, 2023

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Melissa Muir is the Director of Human Resources and Organizational Development for the City of Shoreline. She is committed to building strategic partnerships between security and HR to reduce threats and strengthen the health and safety of our organizations and has been a leader in the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) for more than a decade.

Nici McLean is a Regional Director of Human Resources & Administration at GardaWorld Security Services where she oversees more than 20 managers and coordinators as well as 2200+ security guards. Her training extends to emergency management, crisis intervention, and de-escalation, and she works closely with the leadership team on strategic development and applying quality management principles.

Melissa Muir and Nici McLean join host Dr. Marisa Randazzo to discuss:

How “curiosity instead of judgment” can lead to silo-busting conversations.
Common obstacles experienced by security and HR professionals when attempting to collaborate and how to fix them.
How HR can be used as a resource to approach difficult conversations that can easily be misinterpreted or seen as overly confrontational.
Why employee engagement is directly related to incidents of workplace violence.

The Evolution of Targeted Violence and Why the Threats We Don’t See Pose the Most Danger Jun 07, 2023

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Mike has four decades of law enforcement experience. He began his career with the Little Rock Police Department and spent twenty-six years with the U.S. Secret Service. Fifteen years of his career were focused on conducting behavioral threat assessments of those threatening to engage in targeted violence. Mike was also assigned as the Intelligence Liaison to the FBI and CIA Headquarters and was assigned to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. He is the author of four novels, a nonfiction work on rapport building, and Mass Killers: How you can identify workplace, school, or public killers before they strike.

Tune in to this episode to hear about:

His early career with the Little Rock Police Department and how it taught him the impact of forming strong alliances with both federal partners and local law enforcement.
How his latest novel helps readers identify concerning behavior before an attack happens by using threat assessment methodologies.
Why the ‘barking dog’ theory cannot be overlooked — threats that we don’t always see are oftentimes the most dangerous to us.
The evolution of violence over the last decade and what he sees on the horizon.

9 Industry Leading Perspectives on How to Communicate the Value of Corporate Security May 31, 2023

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In this episode, you’ll hear from Chief Security Officers, analysts, and legal experts to learn how they’ve navigated this challenge — earning internal buy-in and fostering a sense of trust with stakeholders. To hear more from the guests featured in this special round-up episode, check out their full recordings here:

Anticipating Risk on a Global Scale from Salesforce’s Strategic Intelligence Team (Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Strategic Intelligence Manager)

Identifying Operational Risk to Empower a Risk-Taking Culture (Adam Cambridge, Manager of Enterprise Risk Intelligence at MITRE)

The Intersection of Privacy, Compliance, and Security — Why a Unified Front Minimizes Risk (Karen Moore, Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at Unisys)

How to Get in Front of Threats at a Global Scale from Verizon’s CSO (Dan Maloney, Chief Security Officer and Senior Vice President of Global Corporate Security with Verizon Communications)

What Does Your C-Suite Need to Know? The Role of Data-Informed Decisions in Corporate Security (Ken White, Expedia Group’s Senior Manager of Physical Risk, Intelligence, & Investigations)

The Value of Storytelling to Prove Security’s Company-Wide Impact (Jim Bernhardt, Corporate Security Leader at the Nikola Motor Company)

Why an Objective-Centric Security Strategy Matters (Bruce McIndoe, President of McIndoe Risk Advisory, Co-Founder of iJET International)

Running Towards Fire — How to Mitigate Threats for Journalists in High-Risk Areas (Matt Bohatch, Director of Global Corporate Security and Site Operations for The Washington Post)

Think Like an Intelligence Analyst – Deciding What Matters and How to Share It (Sandy Perez, Lead Intelligence Analyst for Alcon)

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Former FBI Special Agent Shares What’s Essential to Managing Investigations May 24, 2023

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Christine joins Women Who Protect to discuss:

A day in the life of managing incidents, investigations and case management.
How she went about establishing a new case management process.
Why she’s passionate about leaning into metrics and reporting to communicate the value of her corporate investigations program to senior leaders.
Her previous role as the Co-Case Agent for the U.S. Department of Justice's first conviction of a fatal cyberstalking investigation.

Jack Carr Answers All — Questions from the Audience and A Sneak Peek into Only the Dead May 17, 2023

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Jack is a former Navy SEAL who led special operations teams as a Team Leader, Platoon Commander, Troop Commander, and Task Unit Commander. Over his 20 years in Naval Special Warfare, he transitioned from an enlisted SEAL sniper all the way to commanding a Special Operations Task Unit in the most Iranian-influenced section of southern Iraq throughout the tumultuous drawdown of U.S. Forces. Jack retired from active duty in 2016 and lives with his wife and three children in Park City, Utah. He is the author of The Terminal List, True Believer, Savage Son, The Devil’s Hand, In the Blood, and Only the Dead, his most recent novel available now wherever books are sold.

Jack returns to the podcast to catch up with Fred Burton to discuss:

Where his latest novel, Only the Dead, fits into the James Reece series and why it is hailed as his finest work yet
Questions from the audience ranging from how he approaches writing to the future of his series
The best advice he’s received in his writing career

How a Digitally-Informed Approach to Security Can Revolutionize the Patron Experience May 10, 2023

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Peter Evans, CEO of Xtract One Technologies, leads his company around this model, and in his role he is devoted to advancing the physical security technology industry. Xtract is a leading technology-driven threat detection and security solution that uses unobtrusive threat detection systems to enable venues to deliver improved experiences while providing unprecedented safety.

Peter joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

How Xtract’s customer-based model drives insights and minimizes risk
The evolution of event security and why it’s not a one size fits all model
The value of technology in maximizing resources and improving the patron experience

From OSAC to DSAC to Visa’s GSOC: Mary Hackman’s Commitment to Identifying the Root Causes of Security Concerns May 03, 2023

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Hackman has over 20 years of experience building and managing risk assessment and mitigation programs for the U.S. government and private sector. Earlier in her career, she worked at the US State Department’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), providing security guidance to the private sector operating overseas; at the US Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Intelligence & Analysis, and also worked with the FBI’s Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), before joining Visa. Throughout her career, she has looked for what root causes underlie security concerns as a way to mitigate risk and has also sought to build partnerships throughout.

Hackman joins host Dr. Marisa Randazzo to discuss:

Her non-linear progression from OSAC (Overseas Security Advisory Council) to GSOC (Global Security Operations Center) at Visa.
The most critical skill to have when building a multi-stakeholder team to get to the root cause of a security concern.
The impact of a career in security and protection on one’s health and why it’s necessary to check in with peers and take time to reset.

The Real-Life Spy Behind the James Bond 007 Series Apr 26, 2023

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Larry Loftis is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and international bestselling author of the nonfiction spy thrillers THE PRINCESS SPY: The True Story of World War II Spy Aline Griffith, Countess of Romanones; CODE NAME: LISE: The True Story of the Woman Who Became WWII's Most Highly Decorated Spy; and INTO THE LION'S MOUTH: The True Story of Dusko Popov—World War II Spy, Patriot, and the Real-Life Inspiration for James Bond.

Loftis joins host Fred Burton to discuss:

The level of detail that went into researching Duško Popov over the course of 18 months.
The meaning behind MI6, the Secret Intelligence Service of the United Kingdom, and how the Official Secrets Act impacted Popov’s work.
What makes Popov such a powerful character to depict in James Bond films over the decades and questions Loftis would ask the spy if he were alive today.

DHS Senior Medical Officer Shares Expertise on the Level of Medical Training Needed From Today’s Security Professionals Apr 19, 2023

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Dr. Alex Eastman is the Senior Medical Officer at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Health Security (OHS). In this role, he is responsible for operational medicine across DHS in addition to countering threats to the United States worldwide. On the operational front, Dr. Eastman is a Task Force Officer with ICE Homeland Security Investigations and is assigned to the Special Response Team (SRT) program. He is also a Dallas Police Department lieutenant, the Chief Medical Officer of the Dallas Police Department, and the Lead Medical Officer for the Dallas Police SWAT Team. He is actively involved in national planning for law enforcement medical support through the Department of Justice’s Officer Safety and Wellness Group, the Committee on Tactical Emergency Casualty Care, the Hartford Consensus Working Group and serves as the Medical Advisor for the Major Cities Chiefs Association.

Dr. Alex Eastman joins host Fred Burton to discuss:

How he applies emergency medicine to his career in the security industry.
The biggest gaps in medical training that security teams experience when protecting people, property and reputation.
Advice for corporate security and protection leaders on where to start with training their teams to be prepared for medical emergencies.

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