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Beneath the Surface of Fraud, Corruption, and Compliance Risk Investigations Apr 12, 2023

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James Tunkey is the Chief Operating Officer of I-OnAsia, a global risk management consultancy. He works with large publicly-listed companies, high-growth companies on track to IPO, VCs, underwriters, law firm capital markets teams, and public accounting companies to identify risk. A large percentage of James' day-to-day work involves assessing fraud, corruption, reputational, and compliance risks through due diligence and background checks. James also leads global investigations into allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption, sanctions violations, money laundering, intellectual property rights theft, and ESG/BHR compliance failures. James has investigated many (many!) scams and schemes and is adept at locating people and finding real assets.

James joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

The difference between due diligence and a background check
The most important trait to being successful in fraud investigations
Why communicating in a way that the business understands is crucial
Advice for those seeking opportunities in fraud investigations

Spotlighting the One Year Anniversary of Women Who Protect with Dr. Marisa Randazzo, PhD Mar 29, 2023

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Throughout this series so far, we’ve heard eye-opening insights and advice from our guests that have helped women navigate careers. We hope these stories inspire women and girls and inform them of the range of possibilities in the field. To hear more from the guests featured in this special round-up episode, check out their full recordings here:

Thank you for listening to Women Who Protect. Please subscribe to hear our future episodes. If you have any suggestions for guests, email us at podcast@ontic.co.

Making it Easier to Have Conversations About Mental Health and Victimization on Campus Mar 15, 2023

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Within the Department of Campus Safety, Karen supervises over 300 personnel in Security Services, Support Services, Incident Review & Victim Services, External Affairs, Events and Lost and Found. She is also chair of NYU’s Behavioral Intervention Team. Prior to NYU, Karen served for over 25 years in law enforcement with the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, located in Trenton, New Jersey.

In this episode, Karen discusses the following topics with host Dr. Marisa Randazzo:

The scope of her role in campus safety operations
The mental toll of working in the Division of Criminal Justice for the state of New Jersey and lesser-known biases she observed
The evolution of NYU’s victim services unit
Advice for women and girls entering the protection space

Karen is also the creator and host of the NYU podcast

You Matter!

, a podcast created to provide resources to listeners, and to remove the stigma from conversations related to mental health, addiction and victimization.

Why Red Teaming Maximizes Resources and Minimizes Biases in the Face of Complex Security Decisions Mar 01, 2023

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Brian McDermott is an expert on red teaming and began his career serving 20 years as a Marine aviator retiring in 2016 as a Lieutenant Colonel. His supporting establishment tours include Faculty Advisor and Naval Expeditionary Operations Course Director at the USMC Expeditionary Warfare School and as the Marine Corps University (MCU) Red Team Director after successful completion of the 9-week Red Team Leaders course at the U.S. Army University of Foreign Military and Cultural Studies (UFMCS). He is the founder and President of Red Teaming Solutions & Training, LLC.

Brian joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

What red teaming is and why it’s needed in both the intelligence community and corporate world.
How red teaming has helped him develop an appreciation of “VUCA” environments (volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous).
Implications of not using red teaming in organizations.
The importance of using common operating language and communicating recommendations in a way the audience understands.

How Netflix is the Best Commercial for Mark Greaney’s Gray Man Series Feb 15, 2023

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His research for the #1 New York Times bestselling Gray Man novels has taken him to more than thirty-five countries and given him the opportunity to train alongside military and law enforcement in the use of firearms, battlefield medicine, and close-range combative tactics.

Mark joins host Fred Burton to discuss:

A preview of BURNER - a geo-political thriller based in Russia and the 12th novel in the Gray Man series.
What it’s like to write alongside Tom Clancy, a legend in the thriller genre.
The filming of the Gray Man Netflix movie and how it impacts his series

Trust Through Transparency — MITRE’s Enterprise Security’s Philosophy to Being a Trusted Advisor Feb 01, 2023

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Josh is responsible for establishing, executing, supervising, and directing the implementation and oversight of the company’s insider threat program and strategic protection initiatives. His responsibilities span across MITRE’s six federally funded research and development centers in the fields of defense and intelligence, aviation, civil agency modernization, homeland security, healthcare, and cybersecurity. Prior to his current role, he brings more than 13 years of federal civil and military service with multi-faceted experiences in law enforcement operations, counterintelligence, executive protection, antiterrorism/force protection, and threat and intelligence analysis.

Josh joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

The reality behind convergence in the corporate security world
Being vulnerable and demonstrating transparency in your work
MITRE’s attack framework to manage risk intelligence
‘Ah- ha moments’ in his career (or lack thereof!) and what risks he observes on the horizon

Think Like an Intelligence Analyst - Deciding What Matters and How to Share It Jan 18, 2023

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She has a breadth of analytical experience collaborating with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in the public safety and threat assessment arenas, with focus areas on counterterrorism, critical infrastructure, data analytics, and open-source intelligence methodology. Throughout her career, she has fine-tuned her ability to take raw information and put it into a form that can be used for security and protection and knows to always put the “so what” front and center.

Sandy joins host Dr. Marisa Randazzo to discuss:

What the work of an intelligence analyst really entails.
The purpose of fusion centers and why they vary from state to state.
The most important consideration for women and girls to consider when embarking on a career in security.
The value of training, mentorship, and involvement in professional organizations at all stages of a career.

Mailroom Security — The Unfortunate Impact of Overlooking Screening Protocols Jan 04, 2023

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Alex Sappok, Chief Executive Officer at RaySecur Inc., has helped transform how leading security teams at Fortune 500 corporations keep their people and business safe from all types of mail attacks. He is a tech entrepreneur with a proven track record of developing and bringing disruptive innovations in historically conservative industries to market.

Alex joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

The impact of screening procedures on various areas of the business and the implications of pushing them aside
How he approaches mail security solutions for Raysecur’s client base
Why Raysecur uses a nontraditional approach to the digital transformation trend

What it Takes to Modernize Your Threat Management Approach Dec 21, 2022

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Bringing over 25 years of experience in security consulting, executive security, investigations, and training, Chuck Tobin, Chairman and President of AT-RISK International, Inc., shares his knowledge on how the threat management space has evolved and how to keep up. As the Director of Security/Senior Consultant to three Prime Ministers/Presidential Candidates, Chuck has developed a global political campaign security expertise. This combined with his knowledge and practice in violence threat assessment, investigations, executive security, and training has led him to many leadership positions in the industry.

Chuck Tobin joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

How social media has changed threat intelligence investigations
Why it's equally important to learn about a potential threat on a human level, as well as analytical (check out an ATAP training he recommends.)
How to speak in a language that decision-makers understand to communicate security concerns

British Intelligence Expert Shares the Greatest Threat Facing Public Figures Dec 14, 2022

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Philip served as a Scotland Yard Detective in the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Operations Command for 30 years, during which he was seconded to British Intelligence for 2.5 years. As a former Counter Terrorist Security Coordinator, he was responsible for the security plans protecting numerous events with the British Royal Family, Military, and Government. He founded Defuse in 2019 and launched The Online Bodyguard podcast in 2022.

Philip joins host Fred Burton to discuss:

How Philip came to be known as the ‘Online Bodyguard’ by UK media
How to create a baseline of threat activity to protect high-profile targets
The most harmful threat to individuals that most would underestimate
Psychological effects of unwanted attention and problematic people

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