Gaining Stakeholder and Employee Support for Your Insider Risk Program

How to build trust with your employees and stakeholders through training, empathy, and effective communication What’s in a name? We have all heard, been involved in, or led conversations regarding what to name our insider threat program. The industry standard has always been “Insider Threat,” yet many in the corporate setting find this term too…

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Summit 2026 Business Justification Email

Thanks for your interest in attending Ontic Summit 2026! To make sure you’re able to attend, we have put together this template that outlines the benefits — for you and your team — of attending. Template for Ontic Clients Template for All Others To use the templates, simply copy, paste, and customize them to fit…

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The Intersection of History and Ethics in Intelligence Operations

In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Head of Intelligence at Novo Nordisk, to discuss his new book, Beyond States and Spies. Lewis shares insights from his career in military intelligence, private sector intelligence, and his extensive research into the history and ethics of intelligence operations. Tune in to…

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Who Owns Implementation of California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law?

Managing compliance takes a collaborative effort from several different departments, but security teams are uniquely positioned to lead the collaboration This article was originally posted in ASIS Security Management Magazine. Employers in California had a 1 July deadline to comply with SB 553, the state law mandating that employers establish workplace violence prevention programs. The question…

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The CCI Debrief — An Unfiltered Conversation on Today’s Security Landscape

In this episode Hosts Chuck Randolph and Fred Burton are joined by Ontic’s Senior Director of Threat Assessment Management Operations, Cynthia Marble. They discuss the current political violence landscape as the US elections approach, examine the implementation of California’s new workplace violence prevention law (SB 553), and share their expectations for the upcoming GSX conference.…

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How to Act Before, During, and After a Crisis

A rise in physical threats requires updated response procedures. Learn what’s behind this increase and what you can do to address crises when they occur. When did you last review your crisis response plan and threat assessment? Do they address how to respond to threats in today’s increasingly volatile environment? More than likely, you’ve seen…

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Adapting Intelligence Methodologies in Corporate Security with Lou Silvestris

In this episode Join us in this episode where Chuck Randolph sits down once again with Lou Silvestris, the leader of the Risk Intelligence and Investigations Team at American Family Insurance. With an impressive career spanning the Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Homeland Security, and multinational corporations, Lou shares his experiences in adapting traditional intelligence…

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4 Executive Travel Vulnerabilities You May be Overlooking

Learn how to minimize the impact of vulnerabilities like social media use, private jet tracking, and more As an executive protection (EP) professional, you’re likely experiencing a rise in physical threats against your principal(s). You’re not alone. According to Ontic’s State of Protective Intelligence Report, 8 out of 9 EPs say their companies are experiencing…

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Inside the Mind of Brad Thor: Exploring Shadow of Doubt

In this episode Fred Burton sits down with Brad Thor, a #1 New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels. Known for his innovative plots and deep insights into intelligence and special operations, Brad shares his thoughts on terrorism, current events, and how his fiction parallels real-world threats. In this episode, Brad discusses his latest…

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