How to Build Cross-Departmental Alliances to Tackle Insider Risk

Security teams can’t manage insider risk alone — cross-departmental collaboration is key to early risk identification and mitigation The 5 steps to Fostering a Collaborative Insider Risk Approach Align on Common Goals and Objectives Develop Mutual Trust and Communication Implement Joint Policies and Processes Leverage Technology to Create a Common Operating Picture Track and Report…

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Overcoming Common Challenges in Identity Research and POI Management

In this episode Host Chuck Randolph speaks with Ian Johnson, Threat Manager on the Coinbase Protective Intelligence team, about the evolving landscape of security in the FinTech industry. They discuss Ian’s career path, the challenges and opportunities in managing life safety threats, and how technology and Artificial Intelligence are transforming investigative processes in corporate security.…

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How to Make Your Security Teams More Effective

Top security managers use the power of research and case management This article was originally published on Securityinfowatch.com. Here’s a true story that many in the security field may find familiar. After an acquisition almost doubled the size of a major grocery wholesaler, the company’s corporate security team started training leaders to identify concerning behaviors…

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Building The Next Generation of Travel Risk and Critical Event Management Solutions 

Combining world-class emergency services expertise from International SOS with Ontic’s purpose-built platform to strengthen global workforce protection Today, we announced a partnership with International SOS, the global leader in travel risk management, security and medical assistance, and crisis response. Together, we are building the next generation of Travel Risk and Critical Event Management solutions with…

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Navigating the Workplace Violence Threat Management Process 

An overview of how to investigate workplace violence incidents, make an assessment, and intervene when necessary  As a corporate security professional, you know organizations across all industries face various workplace violence risks. And the evolving threat landscape can make prevention feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. By following a workplace violence threat management…

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Counterterrorism Insights: A Deep Dive with Dr. Matthew Levitt

In this episode Fred Burton interviews Dr. Matthew Levitt, a renowned expert in counterterrorism and intelligence. Dr. Levitt shares insights from his extensive career, including his work with the FBI, his time at the U.S. Department of Treasury, and his current role at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. They discuss the development of…

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How to Modernize Security Operations Centers

GSOC modernization is a journey that starts with understanding your unique business needs This article was originally published in ASIS Security Management Magazine. In the past decade, global security operations centers (GSOCs) have been in their early adolescence. They were focused on baseline physical security functions such as monitoring alarm systems and video surveillance feeds.…

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Gaining Stakeholder and Employee Support for Your Insider Risk Program

How to build trust with your employees and stakeholders through training, empathy, and effective communication What’s in a name? We have all heard, been involved in, or led conversations regarding what to name our insider threat program. The industry standard has always been “Insider Threat,” yet many in the corporate setting find this term too…

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Summit 2025 Business Justification Email

Thanks for your interest in attending Ontic Summit 2025! To make sure you’re able to attend, we have put together this template that outlines the benefits — for you and your team — of attending. Template for Ontic Clients Template for All Others To use the templates, simply copy, paste, and customize them to fit…

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The Intersection of History and Ethics in Intelligence Operations

In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with Lewis Sage-Passant, Global Head of Intelligence at Novo Nordisk, to discuss his new book, Beyond States and Spies. Lewis shares insights from his career in military intelligence, private sector intelligence, and his extensive research into the history and ethics of intelligence operations. Tune in to…

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Who Owns Implementation of California’s New Workplace Violence Prevention Law?

Managing compliance takes a collaborative effort from several different departments, but security teams are uniquely positioned to lead the collaboration This article was originally posted in ASIS Security Management Magazine. Employers in California had a 1 July deadline to comply with SB 553, the state law mandating that employers establish workplace violence prevention programs. The question…

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