Houston Leadership Dinner: Security and Steaks

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Join Fred Burton, Executive Director of Protective Intelligence and Advisor at Ontic, for a dinner with fellow industry security leaders across the Houston region to gain actionable insights on elevating your executive protection program. Explore why we’re facing a dynamic threat landscape unlike anything since the late 1960s and early 1970s. Assess your executive protection…

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Codename Pale Horse: Lessons from an FBI Undercover Agent

In this episode Join Fred Burton as he sits down with retired FBI special agent Scott Payne to explore his 28-year career, including daring undercover missions within extremist groups and insights into modern-day radicalization. Scott shares gripping stories from his book, Codename Pale Horse, offering an up-close look at how extremist tactics have evolved and the…

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Sustainable Executive Protection: How to Build the Right Program for Your Organization

Whether your leaders feel invincible or overly cautious, here’s how to build an executive protection strategy that aligns with real-world risk If you’re tasked with overseeing executive protection (EP) in your organization, chances are one of these two mindsets sounds familiar: The right approach, of course, lies somewhere between overreacting and turning a blind eye.…

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Networking Event: Cincy Region Security Social Dinner

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Join Ontic and local security professionals at MRBL Steak for dinner overlooking the skyline views of Cincinnati. If you haven’t been there before, you are in for a treat. You’ll savor prime dry-aged Chicago‑sourced steaks, artful sushi & seafood, all while sipping cocktails and soaking in breathtaking Cincinnati skyline views over the Ohio River Network with…

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Columbus Security Dinner

Join Ontic and local security professionals for an exclusive dinner at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse on Thursday, July 24th at 4:30 PM. If you haven’t been there before, you are in for a treat. Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse offers an irresistible blend of opulent Art Deco glamour and nationally acclaimed USDA‑prime steaks and seafood Network with peers and…

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Empathy and Leadership: Transforming Corporate Security Cultures with John Rodriguez

In this episode This episode of the Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast continues to honor Mental Health Awareness Month with a compelling conversation about mental health in the corporate security field. Hosted by Manish Mehta, this episode features John Rodriguez, founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC, and Allison Macalik, Director of Solutions at Ontic. Together, they…

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When Protectors Need Protection: How to Support Your Team’s Mental Health

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Your team encounters emotionally stressful situations daily — here’s how to support their well-being and enhance overall productivity High stakes, intense pressure, and a constant need for vigilance often define the corporate security industry. Your team routinely faces demanding situations — from crisis management to conflict resolution — directly impacting your organization’s safety and reputation.…

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