Understanding the True Scope of Insider Risk for Modern Enterprises

In this episode Fred Burton speaks with Robin Welch-Stearns about understanding the true extent of insider risk for modern corporate security teams. Robin shares her insights from her time at the CIA and Google, highlighting the differences between insider risk in public and private sectors, as well as what led her to starting Pacific Resilience…

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Ontic Connect St. Louis: Workplace Violence Best Practices

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Register to meet with the Ontic Team in St. Louis and learn about workplace violence best practices from threat assessment expert Cynthia Marble. She will share strategies to prevent violence, explain how to use threat assessments, and discuss how California’s Senate Bill 553 will affect companies across the country. You’ll also have the opportunity to…

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Metrics That Matter: How Security Professionals Can Show Value

Build a metrics program tailored to your organization’s strategic goals This article was originally published in Security Magazine. Think back to your early days in the security industry. Perhaps, like many others, you spent years in law enforcement or the military before transitioning to the private sector. The business jargon you encountered — ROI, KPI,…

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Balancing Privacy and Protection: Building an Effective Insider Risk Program

In this episode Mike Smith explores the intricate balance between safeguarding personal privacy and ensuring robust security measures within organizations. His discussion with Fred covers the strategies for developing an effective insider risk program that both anticipates threats and respects individual rights. Through expert insights and real-world examples, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of how…

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From Reaction to Proaction: Transforming Corporate Security Leadership with Dave Komendat

In this episode Join us as we explore the dynamic shift from reactive to proactive corporate security leadership with Dave Komendat, former Vice President and Chief Security Officer for Boeing. In this episode, Dave shares his insights on building trust with business leaders through proactive risk management and the importance of employee safety in shaping…

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Strategies for Effective Insider Risk Programs with Honeywell’s Mike Pierce and Kevin Renwick

In this episode In this episode, Manish dives into the dynamic world of corporate security through the firsthand experiences of Honeywell’s seasoned professionals, Mike Pierce and Kevin Renwick, transitioning from law enforcement. Their conversation emphasizes the critical role of relationship-building in mitigating insider risks while highlighting innovative strategies for breaking down organizational silos. Listen in…

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How to Elevate Your GSOC’s Impact in a World of Rising Threats

Keep your organization safe and drive real business impact with better situational awareness, threat monitoring, and communication As a student of protection history and former counter-terrorism special agent who investigated countless embassy bombings, kidnappings, hijackings, and assassinations, I know all too well that the threat landscape has always been dynamic. It ebbs and flows, primarily…

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Prioritizing Protection: Integrating GSOCs with Organizational Security

In this episode Mike Gilbert discusses his extensive experience in product management and the evolution of Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs) in this podcast episode. He highlights the crucial role GSOCs play as the central nervous system of an organization, managing complex security operations and evolving from reactive to proactive functions. Mike also touches on…

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Connected Intelligence and the Future of Security: Manish Mehta’s Perspective

In this episode In this episode, Manish Mehta, Ontic’s Chief Product Officer, sits down with hosts Chuck Randolph and Fred Burton to discuss the evolution of security and the importance of Connected Intelligence in modern protective practices. Manish also shares his insights on technological disruptions and how they shape industries beyond just security. The conversation…

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Enhance Your Insider Risk Program with These 6 Systems Integrations

Learn how the right integrations close critical data gaps, helping you gain a more complete view of your organization’s insider risk Cyber Threat Intelligence Systems Human Resources Information Systems Data Loss Prevention Solutions Inventory Management Systems Access Control and Visitor Management Systems License Plate Recognition and Video Management Systems To fully understand and mitigate your…

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Aligning Security with Business Goals: Insights from Scott Lindahl

In this episode Scott Lindahl, Vice President Corporate Services and Chief Security Officer at Kellanova, shares his insights on aligning security with business goals. Scott explores the evolving role of security professionals in risk management and the importance of partnership and active listening within organizations. His conversation with Chuck provides practical guidance on balancing multiple…

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Applying the Intelligence Cycle in our New Days of Rage

Learn how the time-tested framework can help you understand and manage politically-motivated threats In December 2024, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was murdered. Pro-Palestinian groups have targeted organizations with ties to the Israeli defense industry. And Tesla dealerships have faced repeated acts of violence throughout 2025. Political violence, which reached a high point in the “Days…

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