Security Robots: A New Frontier in Protection — and Why You Shouldn’t Be Afraid
When you’re on the highway and you notice a patrol officer up ahead, your instinct is to pump the brakes no matter what speed you’re going. The same caution prevails for seeing a five-foot, 400-pound security robot monitoring a corporate campus — an unwanted visitor is far more likely to take their actions elsewhere when…
Read MoreIt’s More Than Just Mail – How Corporations Can Avoid Risk Before it Materializes
When a CEO receives a threatening letter it’s rarely just a one-off incident. However, it’s surprising to realize how frequently these notes are tossed in the trash and treated without concern. Will Plummer, Chief Security Officer of RaySecur, knows first-hand how mail is a bellwether to many other security events, and when ignored, can cause…
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Strategies for Human Resources and Security to Work as One to Enhance Workplace Safety
Human Resources specialist Melissa Muir joined the Women Who Protect podcast series to share strategies for HR and security to work together more effectively. What is threat assessment? Security is a team sport Nurturing the partnership between security and HR Boosting employee engagement Safety risks returning to office Strategies for leaders feeling burnt out Oftentimes,…
Read MoreHow to Build Situational Awareness Faster in Your Organization
See how modern advancements emphasize the benefits of integrated technology in enhancing faster threat detection and response. Situational awareness is mandatory for the modern security professional. Understanding where threats originate and their vector relative to your principals and assets helps companies mitigate risk and protect their operations. In the past, corporate security teams relied heavily…
Read MoreBridging the Gap Between Human Resources and Security: Strategies for Partnership
Sometimes it takes an unfortunate event to inspire change. For Melissa Muir, a Human Resources (HR) professional committed to bridging the gap between security and HR, this realization came to her as she was about to embark on an employee termination – but one that was potentially very dangerous. From this incident, she was drawn…
Read MoreCorporate Stances, Potential Blowback and Security Strategies
This article was originally featured on Security Info Watch The drumbeat of bad news for corporate security and risk management seems to be endless: blowback from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, the mass shooting in Uvalde, Russia’s war in Ukraine, the upcoming 2022 midterm elections, the ongoing investigation and hearings…
Read MoreThe Tail Wagging the Dog
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation CEOs manage risk and opportunity. How well they do that determines their path to value. So, who should be at the table helping the C-level team navigate risk and opportunity? What data should be collected, organized, analyzed, and communicated? How should it be contextualized to meet…
Read MoreBrad Thor Pushes Beyond His Comfort Zone in Latest Thriller – Rising Tiger
With 15 million books in print, Brad Thor has to be doing something right. His Scot Harvath series has evolved to encompass 22 thrillers — each with a mind-bending plot that can be read as a stand-alone novel or for those avid fans who have followed along from the very beginning in The Days of…
Read MoreLeading Corporate Security During Volatile Times
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Read MoreA Connected Approach to Integrated Research
Corporate security teams need to quickly uncover important information about potential threats for more complete investigations and actionable insights. Whether about people, businesses, assets, locations, vehicles, or relationships, having the right connected data sources to surface relevant information is critical to making informed decisions. But to make these informed decisions, security teams must go through…
Read MorePersonal Observations on the Evolution of Protective Intelligence
“We memorized them and if they were in the crowd they were brought to everyone’s attention.” – Former U.S. Secret Service agent Jerry Blaine, The LANCER (JFK) Detail (email exchange on January 29, 2021) Author’s Note: Special thanks to Scott Stewart and Mike Parks, protective intelligence professionals who were with me in the trenches from…
Read MoreAnticipating Risk on a Global Scale from Salesforce’s Strategic Intelligence Team
In this episode In this episode, Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Strategic Intelligence Manager at Salesforce, explores how corporate intelligence teams can evolve from reactive functions into strategic business enablers. He and Fred discuss how to forecast global risks, communicate intelligence in business terms, and build trust across the enterprise. Lewis also shares insights from his academic…
Read MoreProduct Showcase: Investigative Research
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Read MoreOSINT Goes Mainstream: How Security Teams Can Use Open-Source Intelligence To Help Companies Understand Risk
This article was originally featured in Forbes The war in Ukraine may be the most documented conflict in human history. On social media, we can watch in near real time as military units prepare for battle. A few hours later, we see the aftermath. Images are being posted and recirculated by an online community of…
Read MoreHow Financial Services Can Prepare for and Mitigate Cyber-Physical Attacks Against Critical Infrastructure
Watch this panel of security experts as they talk about current challenges and their approaches to security preparedness against emerging threats like:
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