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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Latest episode

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April 29, 2026

Influence Without Authority: Mike Howard’s Playbook for Modern Security Leaders

In this episode Transitioning from the CIA to leading global security at Microsoft is no small leap. Mike Howard shares how he navigated that shift, rebuilt a security program at scale, and learned to influence without authority in the private sector. He reflects on the importance of aligning security with business strategy, building diverse teams…

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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