The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

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Fred Burton's Commentary on the 2021 Mid-Year Outlook State of Protective Intelligence Report Jul 15, 2021

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In this bonus episode, Ontic’s Co-Founder, Tom Kopecky, switches seats with our podcast host, Fred Burton, to discuss key findings from Ontic's recently released 2021 Mid-Year Outlook State of Protective Intelligence Report. Tom and Fred discuss current trends as companies embrace hybrid work and employees return to the office, as well as the aftermath of January 6th. They also highlight the biggest changes from the 2021 State of Protective Intelligence Report, including: Regulation and compliance reporting — The need to measure has risen to the top of the biggest 2021 challenges for physical security leaders, as has benchmarking and measurement to demonstrate return on investment. Effectively assessing physical threats — While still high on the previous list, this category reflected a significantly bigger challenge to overcome in the mid-year report. Cyber-physical convergence — Unification and seeing all information (cyber and physical) under the same lens is critical, and is fortunately well underway in many industries this year. For more information on what lies ahead, listen to the full podcast and download a copy of the report at Ontic.co/report

Ron Worman on the Cultural Challenge Behind the Cyber-Physical Convergence Jul 14, 2021

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Produced by AJ McKeon

Music by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ Novas

Chuck Randolph on the Evolution of Technology in Executive Protection Jul 07, 2021

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It’s no secret that the nature of threats are evolving; however, the C-suite narrowing in cyber threats leaves room for error that no company can afford. The physical side of threats is still disregarded by many leadership teams, and it will take forward thinking leaders to stay committed to using common operating information, or making sure teams are looking at data in the same way. In this episode, Chuck and Fred discuss the convergence of technology in the executive protection space, the concept of “edge risk,” and the impact of COVID on the industry. They also cover the role of the human mind in assessing threats and the risk of over reliance on the IoT in today’s culture. Charles (Chuck) Randolph is the Senior Director of Operations and Intelligence for AT Risk International. He leads a team whose role is to fuse and report on threat intelligence and other risk trends which affect the company. Prior to this role, Chuck was responsible for transforming the executive protective, event security and intelligence services to function beyond their traditional roles to those of strategic enablers at Microsoft. He is also a founding member of the Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CEPLC) and the International Protective Security Board (IPSB).

What Does It Take To Be a Hostage Negotiator? Jun 30, 2021

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When corporate security teams or law enforcement officers are on the front lines dealing with a crisis, they need more than a weapon on their belt to diffuse the situation. The art of negotiation and communicating to lower tension and stall for time is underrated and overlooked. Gary Noesner, former FBI hostage negotiator, knows this firsthand, which is why he authored a book on the topic — Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator. In this episode, Fred and Gary discuss what skills are needed to be an effective hostage negotiator, the curriculum he built to support the role, and changes he foresees in the space. Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a 30 year career as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. He was an FBI hostage negotiator for 23 years of his career, retiring as the Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Critical Incident Response Group, the first person to hold that position. He has appeared in numerous television documentaries about hostage negotiation, terrorism, and kidnapping and has been interviewed in Time, Forbes, the New Yorker, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.

Avoiding Vehicle Violence with Executive Driving Legend Tony Scotti Jun 22, 2021

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In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. For nearly half a century Tony has trained corporations, governments, law enforcement agencies and military organizations in over 40 countries to avoid vehicle violence. In his conversation with Fred, Tony shares what led him to establish International Security Driver Association (IDSA), lessons learned along the way, and where he sees the role of technology factor into the future of physical security.

Protecting Victims and Public Figure Pursuit: Insights from the VP of Threat Assessment at Gavin de Becker & Associates Jun 22, 2021

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In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. To say that Gabrielle is passionate about protecting victims and thoroughly assessing a case is an understatement. She has personally assessed and managed thousands of cases of inappropriate pursuit, threats, and harassment, including workplace violence, domestic violence, and public figure/executive pursuit. In her conversation with Fred, Gabrielle shares what led her to launch her career in threat assessment, lessons learned along the way, and where she sees the physical security industry evolving in the years to come.

Dr. Marisa Randazzo, PhD on the Importance of Balancing Data and Human Observation Jun 22, 2021

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In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. With a background in the U.S. Secret Service, most recently as Chief Research Psychologist, Marisa knows the important balance of data and human observation. Today, she provides threat assessment training and consulting for school shootings, targeted violence and protective intelligence investigations. In her conversation with Fred, Marisa shares her career story, lessons learned along the way, and where she sees the physical security industry evolving in the years to come.

A Conversation with Nabih Numair, CPP Jun 22, 2021

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In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. Nabih Numair is a global security professional who has built and led teams covering the entire spectrum of physical security; executive protection, security operations, global security operations centers, event security, travel security, workplace violence, security training programs, and more. In his conversation with Fred, Nabih shares stories of his career and where he sees the security landscape evolving.

A Female Perspective in the Male-Dominated Field of Executive Protection Jun 16, 2021

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Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective Intelligence

Produced by AJ McKeon

Music by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ Novas