The Connected Intelligence Podcast

Welcome to the Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast, the show for government and corporate security professionals who are elevating the practice and perception of security.

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September 23, 2026

Evolving Insider Threats and Cyber-Physical Convergence with Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate

In this episode Cyber threats don’t stay online—and insider threats don’t stop at the employee roster. Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate joins Fred Burton to explore what these shifting boundaries mean for corporate security. Drawing on nearly three decades at the FBI and his advisory work at FTI Consulting, Paul discusses cyber-physical convergence, the…

Threat Intelligence and Corporate Investigations

Dive into episodes focused on these two programs and to elevate enterprise security.

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Threat Intelligence

Discover expert insights on leveraging intelligence to enhance corporate security strategies.

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Corporate Investigations

Explore best practices for conducting effective, thorough investigations and managing cases.

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Meet your hosts

Our hosts are seasoned security, safety, and protection experts with decades of experience across a wide range of disciplines.

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Fred Burton

A former special agent and New York Times best-selling author, who pioneered the use of protective intelligence in the private sector, serving as Advisor of Protective Intelligence at Ontic.

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Manish Mehta

As Ontic's Chief Solutions and Innovation Officer, Manish Mehta has over 34 years of experience driving disruptive innovations in the software industry, including leadership roles at Dell and multiple B2B software startups.

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