A Modern Approach to Managing GSOCs with Jesse Leeds
In this episode Fred Burton is joined by Jesse Leeds, the Global Head of Security and Crisis Management for Match Group. Listen as Jesse shares his journey from the public to the private sector, discusses the biggest challenges in transitioning between these worlds, and offers invaluable advice for those looking to set up a Global…
Read MoreEmerging Technology Highlights New Converged Risks and Asymmetric Threats
Protecting high-profile individuals and events as the digital threat landscape evolves This article was originally posted in ASIS Security Management Magazine. The ubiquity of technology companies in daily life today puts them in the security spotlight, with increasing media attention, political scrutiny, and complex, overlapping threats. In November 2023, after visiting with U.S. President Joe…
Read MoreAlternative Social Media: What It Means for Threat Intelligence Gathering
Why the rise in alternative social media platforms with less moderation and greater anonymity calls for a more proactive approach to threat monitoring. Early versions of social media platforms began emerging in the late 90s and early 2000s with the intended purpose of connecting users with others based on shared interests, affiliations, or geographic proximity.…
Read MoreCreating an Effective Insider Risk Program
With insider incidents on the rise, security leaders are taking a proactive approach to help blunt the negative impacts For most organizations, people are their greatest asset. However, employees with access to information, technology, and facilities can also be your company’s greatest vulnerability — intentionally and unintentionally. In light of recent mass layoffs and the…
Read MoreEnhancing Corporate Security: The Value of Intelligence in Weather Related Threats
How to ensure the safety of corporate assets and personnel amidst increasingly frequent and intense severe weather Due to the increasing severity of destructive weather events — including hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires — improved weather monitoring and updated action plans are essential for protecting corporate assets and ensuring the safety of personnel. This requires a…
Read MoreThe Future of Talent in Corporate Security with Kathy Lavinder and Rachel Briggs
In this episode Chuck Randolph is joined by corporate security experts Rachel Briggs and Kathy Lavinder to discuss how emerging technologies like AI and Gen AI are reshaping corporate security functions, and innovative talent development and retention strategies employed by successful CSOs. They also explore effective approaches for fostering diversity and inclusion within security teams,…
Read MoreThe Surprising Supporter Behind the Push to Modernize GSOCs: The C-Suite
The increased attention from the C-Suite signals that executives want better alignment between security and the business. Security leaders are seeing enthusiasm, even mounting pressure, from company leaders to upgrade their organizations’ global security operation center’s (GSOC) infrastructure. One reason leadership is eager to update the GSOC is the increasing frequency of threats and the…
Read MoreConsolidation is Coming to Corporate Security Technology
Why removing technology silos is critical to helping security teams save time, cut costs, and reduce risks. This article was originally published in Security Magazine. Those old enough to remember the software industry in the 1980s might recall some names from days gone by: Lotus 1-2-3, Harvard Graphics, :ccMail and WordPerfect. At its peak, Lotus…
Read MoreTransforming Security with Artificial Intelligence: Navigating the AI Revolution with Brian Tuskan and Phil Capizzi
In this episode Brian Tuskan and Phil Capizzi reveal the complexities and the promise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in safeguarding our physical spaces to host Marisa Randazzo. Brian, with his rich history in both the police force and corporate security realms, and Phil, an expert in software implementation and technical account management, discuss emerging threats, the pathway to…
Read MoreThree Ways to Build Momentum and Consensus for Your Security Program
Security teams face an uphill battle in securing a budget. Leaders are now leveraging company culture and employee collaboration to change perceptions of security as a cost center. Securing a budget is a significant challenge for many leaders; those charged with security efforts often doubly so. Leaders need to demonstrate the results of their security…
Read MoreInvestigating Workplace Threats at Manufacturing Companies
This checklist will help you boost the effectiveness of your workplace violence investigations in three categories:
Read MoreFuture-Proofing Businesses Against Insider Risks: Tim Kirkham on Managing Dell’s Global Security
In this episode In this episode, Fred Burton interviews Tim Kirkham, Senior Director and Global Head of Investigations and Insider Risk Management at Dell Technologies. With a distinguished career transitioning from over 29 years in law enforcement, including two decades as a Special Agent in the FBI, to spearheading Dell’s global security strategy, Tim’s expertise…
Read MoreInsider Risk: Don’t Ignore the Community Context
When looking to mitigate insider risks, security leaders have to remember the potential causes. This article was originally featured in Security Magazine Just a few months ago, many security professionals confessed concern about a potential economic downturn and how that would impact the security environment around them. Some were troubled about possible layoffs at their company, and…
Read MoreThe Next Chapter of Behavioral Threat Assessment for Ontic and SIGMA
Our mission at Ontic is to keep people safe and make organizations stronger. We wake up every day thinking about new ways to help security teams be more efficient and effective in doing their important work. A little over two years ago, we acquired SIGMA Threat Management Associates with the goal of bringing more process…
Read MoreBuilding Blocks for a Strategic Partnership Between Security and the C-Suite
In this episode Wendy Bashnan, Director, Security and Fire Safety at Scout Motors, joins us to share her journey from government service to her current role as she explains the vital role of communication skills and adaptability in the security realm. Wendy dives into the paradigm shift within security, moving from performance metrics to focusing…
Read MoreFollowing California’s New Workplace Violence Laws Is Good for All Businesses
Workplace violence prevention rules will go into effect in California this summer, and Dr. Marisa Randazzo recommends companies across the country — not just those in the Golden State — consider incorporating the policies. This article was originally featured in Corporate Compliance Insights This year, California will become the first state to require most employers to implement…
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