Listen in as we explore the world of safety, security and protection, speaking with practitioners, bestselling authors, and corporate security leaders.
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As a fourth generation Chicago Police officer (and the first female in her family), Chief Mary Eileen Paradis had a desire to protect ingrained in her life early on. Despite the complex task of protecting 10,000 employees in healthcare, and…
When it comes down to it, funerals for high-profile individuals reflect much of what takes place at a large scale event. From the intricate level of detail involved in planning logistics to managing media to ensuring unwanted guests stay clear…
Driven by his frustrations as an end-user of security tools, Ryan Schonfeld, Founder and CEO of HiveWatch, built a company to make it easier for security professionals to be more connected and informed. He knows firsthand the abundance of data…
Imagine everywhere you go, and everything you do is being tracked for others to access — from coffee shop visits, to work, to the websites you visit, the list goes on. The hard truth is this threat is a reality…
A skilled analyst understands that their role extends beyond data identification; it involves extracting meaningful insights and effectively communicating them to their audience. Rachel Briggs, CEO and Founder of the Clarity Factory, has excelled in the latter and is committed…
Keeping an eye on protest activity is another critical item that has been added to corporate security team’s responsibilities over the last few years. Specifically, activity around climate change has spawned oftentimes aggressive measures to stop traffic in urban locations,…
Brad Thor is widely known for his captivating plots which closely parallel the real threats facing the world today. In his latest thriller, Dead Fall, he faces a new challenge as a writer — writing in real-time as the war…
Jack Stradley is a leader and entrepreneur with over forty years of worldwide experience in security, risk management, crisis response, and enterprise value creation. He is the founder and CEO of Exlog Global, offering risk management and crisis response services…
The power of a human connection can be heavily underestimated in corporate security — a field where many professionals may feel they have to keep their heads down and keep grinding away to do everything possible to protect people and…
Greg Schneider is President of Battle Tested Solutions LLC, a security consultancy focused on delivering security management strategies, intelligence planning, and tactical response training to domestic and global clientele. He brings 30 years of experience in military, security, and law…