The Evolution of Risk Management with Tristan Flannery 

In this episode Chuck Randolph and Tristan Flannery unpack the evolution of risk management in the face of global threats. Tristan, a former Army Ranger and founder of Orbital Risk, shares insights from his career across military, government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors, highlighting the importance of analyzing vulnerabilities, threats, and consequences to build effective security…

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The 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,…

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Forging the Path to Protect Fintech with Scott Gardner 

In this episode Scott Gardner, ChiefSecurity Officer at Stripe, delves into the complexities of corporate security in fintech, drawing on his extensive experience in the U.S. Navy, homeland security, and executive roles at Meta and Stripe. He shares insights on adapting military excellence to corporate security, emphasizing the alignment of people, processes, and technology. Listeners…

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The Evolution of Risk Intelligence into Corporate Strategy

In this episode Lou candidly shares his transition from federal agencies, such as the CIA and Department of Homeland Security, to the private sector. He dives into the unique challenges he faced and the lessons learned along the way. For those contemplating a similar shift, Lou offers practical advice, drawing on his deep understanding of…

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The CCI Debrief — An Unfiltered Conversation on Today’s Security Landscape

In this episode This inaugural episode launches a new development in Ontic’s podcast — The Center for Connected Intelligence (CCI) Debrief. Hosts Fred Burton, Chuck Randolph, and Dr. Marisa Randazzo unpack what they are hearing and seeing in the word of security. Enjoy an unfiltered conversation of their observations and invaluable insights from the past…

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The Lagging Effects of the Red Sea Attacks on Multinational Corporations

In this episode Ross Hill, Founder of Insight Forward, returns to the podcast to discuss one of the more prominent crises in our threat landscape today: the attacks in the Red Sea. This conversation dives deeper into his previous discussion with host Chuck Randolph on What Today’s Permacrisis Means for Corporate Security Teams. The episode…

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Why Managing Today’s Threat Landscape Demands a Unified Model

In this episode It’s no secret that relationships are a foundational element for other areas of the business to understand the value of security. However, to be effective as a function security needs to be connected on a multitude of levels, and relationships need to root deeper than watercooler conversations. Rachel Briggs, CEO and Founder…

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Navigating Business and Security in the Era of a Permacrisis

In this episode In today’s world, preparing for future crises is not just important, but unavoidable. Security teams bear the responsibility of ensuring business preparedness for unforeseen threats while preventing employee burnout from the continual talk of potential crises. As security leaders, it’s crucial to equip organizational leaders with easily understandable data and information. Streamlining…

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The Meticulous Eye Demanded by High Profile Investigations

In this episode In this episode, Chuck Randolph sits down with Kurt McKenzie, Director of Physical Security at MongoDB and retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent, to discuss the investigative mindset required to solve complex problems in both public and private sectors. From high-stakes federal cases like 9/11 and Amerithrax to corporate security challenges, Kurt shares…

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Inside the Mind of the Attacker: Using Red Teaming to Mitigate Business Risk

In this episode Dr. Treston Wheat is a red team analyst who specializes in TTP (tactics, techniques, procedures) research, threat modeling, and social engineering. Previously, he was a strategic cybersecurity analyst and geopolitical risk analyst. Dr. Wheat is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown University teaching about intelligence analysis, and he is the editor-in-chief of…

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When the Little Things Add Up: The Intel Analysts’ Role in Communicating Imminent Risk to Leadership

In this episode The geopolitical landscape has become increasingly complex to manage for intel analysts — especially those conducting risk assessments on an international level. They have to be hyper-aware of countries with a more authoritarian regime that can leverage the business relationship in their best interest, putting the company at risk. However, it’s not…

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Beneath the Surface of Fraud, Corruption, and Compliance Risk Investigations

In this episode In this episode, Chuck Randolph talks with James Tunkey, COO of I-OnAsia, about the nuanced world of fraud, corruption, and compliance risk. James shares how true risk often hides beneath the surface, requiring a collective and unbiased approach to uncover it. With decades of global investigative experience, he breaks down the differences…

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