Ontic Acquires SIGMA, Advances Physical Threat Management Standard
As social and political issues continue to fuel threats and disruptions that span companies, communities, and educational institutions, physical security professionals are in need of a holistic, highly effective, technology-driven approach. One that not only provides a comprehensive view of the threat landscape and surfaces critical knowledge but that guides the identification of threats, gathering…
Read MoreThe Protective Intelligence Fall Podcast List
While I am certainly more of a reader than a listener (to podcasts at least) I have had the honor of not only supporting the production of the Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast over the last year but also being a guest on many podcasts. Our podcast series has come a long way since producing our…
Read MoreEarly Threat Identification to Anticipate Audience Reaction
Executive Risks Intensified Throughout Pandemic, Study Finds
This article was originally featured in ASIS Security Management. The scenic neighborhood of Pleasure Point Drive in Santa Cruz, California, was shockingly disrupted in the early hours of 1 October 2019 when Tushar Atre was dragged from his home by three assailants. By 9:00 a.m., the namesake and then-CEO of tech company Atrenet was found…
Read MoreCombating Extremism, Terrorism and Hate from Anti-Defimation League’s Oren Segal
In this episode In this episode, Fred sits down with Oren Segal, Vice President of the ADL’s Center on Extremism, to explore how intelligence and data are used to track and counter extremist threats across the U.S. Oren shares insights from over two decades of frontline work monitoring hate groups, training law enforcement, and guiding…
Read MoreSecurity at Sporting Events — What Goes Into Protecting Fans, Athletes, and Stadiums
If you’ve ever been to a sporting event, you’ve experienced the age-old somewhat thorough bag check and metal detector walk through. I’ve often gotten to the other side of those security checks and thought to myself, “did they even look in my bag?” In reality, this “protocol” only breaks the surface of entertainment and sports…
Read MoreMeasuring What Matters to Objectively Assess Threats
Fred Burton – Most Influential People in Security 2021
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine. Looking back at his life, Fred Burton says his father instilled within him the very values he holds dear today, including a commitment to service and a wish to make a difference. “My dad gave me a better start in life than he ever had and instilled…
Read MoreRipples of Sept. 11: Afghanistan, Counterterrorism, and Concerns For Corporate America
This article was originally featured in The Hill. As someone who was engaged in the hunt for and capture of Ramzi Yousef, the first World Trade Center bomber, the need to be proactive in addressing terror threats was always clear to me. However, terrorism simply was not a national priority throughout the 1980s and 1990s.…
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The Attack Cycle, Mass Shootings And Lone Wolves: What Companies Should Know
This article was originally featured in Security Magazine A mass shooting at the workplace is a nightmare for everyone involved. But for corporate security professionals, it means the injury or death of colleagues, executives or customers they are responsible for keeping safe. And the trauma of these attacks goes well beyond physical injuries. The average gunshot victim…
Read MorePreventing the Next Attack: Implications of Returning to In-Person Activity
As society cautiously re-opens and returns to in-person activity and work, violence and physical threats to businesses are occurring at an unsettling, record-high pace. This is a result of multiple factors, from pent up economic and political frustrations to revised health and safety protocols in the office. However, there’s someone who isn’t passively scrolling through…
Read MoreFrom Static Reporting to Instantly Evaluating Performance
Managing Through Change: How Increased Cyber-Physical Security Threats Will Impact Companies
This guide explores:
Read MoreSignals Through the Noise: Connecting the Threat Indicators That Matter
In this 45-minute webinar, you’ll learn valuable insights about how to:
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