Charting an Intelligence-Connected Highway to Navigate the Security Road Ahead
A lesson learned from history on how our far-reaching highway system was developed – and its usefulness as a model for transforming security – was the premise of my keynote at our recent Summit. I titled it “The Road Ahead,” a literal title to describe how the Ontic Platform would evolve in the future but…
Read MoreThe Global Focus, And Local Reality
The security environment that large companies face is book-ended right now by two momentous and historical events. On one end is the rise of domestic extremism, on display most potently during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. On the other is the human tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, along with the personnel, global security,…
Read MoreLeading Through Crisis: Lessons from Salesforce Security Leaders
“It is extremely important you speak truth to power. It’s extremely difficult because they don’t always want to hear it. I disclose everything upfront. You really have to get comfortable mitigating that risk.” – Keith White, Chief of Safety and Security, Salesforce Salesforce ranks 137 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list of the largest U.S.…
Read MoreThe Convergence of Physical Security and Cybersecurity – What Will It Take?
According to Ontic’s recently released 2022 State of Protective Intelligence Report, the convergence of physical and cybersecurity operations is an area of investment in 2022 for nearly half (48%) surveyed, and 37% are investing in the buildout/fusion of a cyber-physical Security Operation Center (SOC). Most agree (96%), including 59% who strongly agree, that cybersecurity and…
Read MoreProving the Value of Corporate Security in Your Organization
When a potentially devastating threat looms and is then prevented, it is likely a non-event for everyone but the security team. Therein lies a quandary, akin to this modified well-known quote: “If a tree tilting in the forest is propped up before it falls but there are no witnesses, was it ever in danger of…
Read MoreThe Security Professionals’ Dilemma: Does Talking About Safety Make Employees Feel Unsafe?
Explore the balance of security communications in the workplace to foster a safer environment without instilling fear. Security strategy at American organizations can, at times, be something of a contradiction. More than half of respondents in the 2022 State of Protective Intelligence Report said their company waits until a catastrophe strikes to react rather than…
Read MoreThe Chief Legal Officer’s Strategic Partner: Security
This podcast was originally featured on The Great Conversation. At the 2022 Ontic Summit, the theme of “widening the aperture” of security was discussed at large. Not only was it the main focus of CEO Lukas Quanstrom’s keynote, but the topic was touched on in many breakout sessions as well. Founder and Managing Director of…
Read MoreBreaking the Bias for Women in Security
If you haven’t heard yet, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is “breaking the bias.” So, I wanted to take a few minutes to share my thoughts on this year’s theme as well as my thoughts on women in the security industry more generally. I’ve been in the security industry for 27 years,…
Read MoreRussia-Ukraine Conflict: Scenario Planning with a Leading Expert in Mobile Security Deployments
Frederic (Fred) Piry returns to our podcast to shed light on the crisis in Ukraine and how corporate security is responding to support evacuees. As Managing Director and Co-Owner of Active Crisis Consulting, he brings nearly 20 years of experience training thousands of U.S. government and military personnel to get out of the most extreme…
Read MoreCompanies Are Adopting New Security Tools, but Could Still Miss the Big Picture
We all know that nearly every industry is being transformed by technology. The security and protection sector, which has long lagged behind others, has been gaining traction on this front for years as new tools are created to assist global security teams in identifying and monitoring a variety of threats. The pandemic has accelerated this…
Read MoreImagining the Unimaginable: A Letter From Executive Director Fred Burton
As we think about the unique challenges that we have faced over the past few months, it’s a good time to scan the horizon for what lies ahead. The Omicron variant arrived during a holiday season when many, not including myself however, had anticipated a reemergence from the pandemic. Supply chain issues led to a…
Read MoreThe 2022 State of Protective Intelligence Report
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Read MorePlacing Bomb Threats in Perspective
In the wake of the recent wave of bomb threats placed to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) I was asked about the threats and what they mean for the HBCU institutions and their students. When investigating, law enforcement agencies must ask themselves if a bomb threat is specific and if it is plausible. Comprehending the…
Read MoreThe Inspiration Behind behind Mark Greaney’s 11th Gray Man Novel, Sierra Six
When you’ve worked alongside one of the most well-known American novelists of all time (Tom Clancy) it’s safe to say you’ve learned a thing or two about writing a compelling thriller. Mark Greaney has come a long way since publishing his first novel in 2009 and has recently completed his 11th Gray Man novel, Sierra…
Read MoreThe Creation of the First 24×7 Global Watch Operations Center with Bruce McIndoe
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. The year 1999 was…
Read MoreIdentifying Operational Risk to Empower a Risk-Taking Culture
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. It’s no secret that…
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