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The Devil’s Weapons — A Premier Work of Military Historical Fiction Dec 07, 2022

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Pete is a New York Times bestselling author and former member of the National Labor Relations Board. He contributes regularly to the National Review, and his op-eds have appeared in newspapers ranging from The Wall Street Journal to The Washington Times.

Pete joins host and fellow author Fred Burton to discuss:

The challenges of staying in the confines of history and research involved in creating The Devil’s Weapons (released December 6th; purchase a copy here)
How he was selected to take over the reins of W. E. B. Griffin’s series, an esteemed military and detective fiction writer
Pete’s approach to writing — from concept to publication

Forging Her Own Path: Creating a Threat Intelligence Company from Scratch Nov 30, 2022

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Janet Lawless has challenged the status quo throughout her career. In former leadership roles at Microsoft and Cisco, she created and managed global programs focused on compliance and security. She is a member of InfraGard (a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector), the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force, and the Washington State Fusion Center. She is the Chair for ASIS Puget Sound and also founded “PCs 2 Vets” and has provided over 1,000 laptops to veterans.

Janet joins host Marisa Randazzo to discuss:

Training the tradecraft of threat intelligence
How to get threat intelligence programs up and running
Why diversity matters when building a threat intelligence team
Advice for women and girls seeking a career in security

Where to Start When Building a School Safety Plan Nov 23, 2022

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Creating this unified front is no easy task as it just takes one negligent individual to set things off path. But that’s where Kevin Craig comes in. Kevin is the Assistant Vice President, Safety, Security and Investigations for Porzio Compliance Services, LLC. A retired New Jersey Police Chief, he has over 30 years of experience in public safety, emergency management, and school security. Kevin has conducted training, planning, and assessments for public and private schools, businesses, and faith-based institutions. He recently authored a book on school safety best practices.

Kevin joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

The current state of school safety programs
Where to start when implementing a school safety program and common blindspots
Who needs to be part of the behavioral threat assessment team

Running Towards Fire — How to Mitigate Threats for Journalists in High-Risk Areas Nov 17, 2022

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Matt Bohatch is the Director of Global Corporate Security and Site Operations for The Washington Post and faces this challenge every day. He has experience collaborating with local law enforcement, conflict management, communications, enterprise-wide security and business partnerships. Prior to his current role, he worked for Gavin de Becker and Associates and began his career as a Sergeant for the US Marine Corps.

Matt joins host Fred Burton to discuss:

How his decision to join the Marine Corps affected his career trajectory
The biggest challenges he faces and the current climate of the news industry
Evolving from an executive protection mindset to protecting journalists
Risk mitigation strategies and examples of location-specific resources

The Evolution of Addressing Targeted Violence Since the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing Nov 15, 2022

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Dave Benson speaks of his experience as a Special Agent for the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and lessons learned from this pivotal event during his conversation with Fred Burton. He is an accomplished security professional with over 40 years of Public and Private Sector expertise in the areas of security management, protective operations, travel security, contingency planning and vulnerability/risk assessment, and mitigation. Prior to his government service, Dave served in various management positions for Walt Disney World Security.

Dave and Fred discuss:

Pitfalls in protection during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing in 1996
How his role as Director of Training for DSS led him to a career focused on behavioral threat assessments and addressing targeted violence
Strategies to address concerning behaviors and mitigate risk in today’s threat environment

The All-Encompassing Meaning of “Risk” — Acknowledging Protection Beyond Physical Barriers Nov 09, 2022

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Robert Dodge is the Chief Executive Officer of Prosegur Global Risk, a key business unit of the world’s third-largest security company. He leads the team that advises some of the largest organizations around the world on risk mitigation and security strategies, advising companies on the critical need to connect what happens online with what’s on the ground. Prior, he was Global President of the Corporate Risk Services Division at G4S and International Senior Vice President at Pinkerton.

In this episode, Robert and host Fred Burton discuss:

The most challenging global environments to manage risk
The evolution of risk management and its link between cyber and physical domains
Why risk encompasses more than security
Advice for others seeking risk management, intelligence-led roles

Soft Skills That Set Security Professionals Apart When Moving From Public to Private Sectors Nov 03, 2022

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Julie Marzheuser is the Organized Retail Crime Investigations Manager at The Kroger Co. — the country’s second-largest supermarket chain by revenue. In her role, she conducts threat assessments for internal and external cases and provides executive protection to C-Level executives and board members. She is a former law enforcement professional with a wide range of experiences — including investigations, crisis/hostage negotiation, SWAT team, VIP protection, and event security.

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

What led her to begin a career path on the front lines of security
Her transition from the public to the private sector
Challenges in the retail industry and how she has worked to address them
Advice for women and girls looking to get into the security industry

Why an Objective-Centric Security Strategy Matters Oct 26, 2022

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Bruce McIndoe has been a visionary and serial entrepreneur in the national security, intelligence, and operational risk management space for global organizations over the last four decades. Throughout his career, he has learned how important clear, action-oriented communication is to keep others informed and safe. He is President of McIndoe Risk Advisory LLC and formerly led the creation of the first 24×7 Global Watch Operations Center at iJET International, Inc. He has also been honored as a Protective Intelligence Honors Pioneer.

Straight from the floor of GSX 2022, Bruce joins host Chuck Randolph to discuss:

Milestones in history (9/11 and COVID-19) and how they affected corporate security
The biggest changes in the security space over the last few decades
The importance of using common operating information and language
Examples of objective-centric enterprise risk management strategies

Why Rock Bands Demand a Unique Security Strategy Oct 20, 2022

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In this episode, John discusses the following topics with host Fred Burton:

Challenges in protecting high-profile rock bands
Social media threats and how to address them
Protecting large audiences of over 20,000
Skills necessary to be successful in protecting people and assets in the music and entertainment industry
Common misconceptions when it comes to protecting rock bands

John also leads a podcast called Spear Talk where he discusses life on the road as a security professional.

The Art of Turning Information into Intelligence Oct 18, 2022

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Surprises are never met with open arms in the world of a security professional. Scenarios - both good and bad - are played out over and over again so nothing can catch them off guard. In the words of George Taylor, former Marine Corps Sniper turned global risk consultant, “prevention always beats reaction.” Surprises are never met with open arms in the world of a security professional. Scenarios - both good and bad - are played out over and over again so nothing can catch them off guard. In the words of George Taylor, former Marine Corps Sniper turned global risk consultant, “prevention always beats reaction.” Knowing how to interpret, contextualize and communicate the information around us is crucial to preventing any unwanted surprises; however, oftentimes it’s shared without factoring in who is on the receiving end. As Chief Operating Officer at Exlog Global, George helps clients recognize negative trends earlier so they can mitigate harm to people and assets. He speaks with host Chuck Randolph on the importance of understanding an organization’s culture and risk tolerance before delivering any advice, and why information is not intelligence until it’s communicated effectively — making it both an art and a science.

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