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…

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The 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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Preventing 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…

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