June 12, 2024

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, highlighting the critical skills future CSOs will need to thrive in an evolving threat landscape. Whether you’re a business professional or a security enthusiast, this episode offers valuable insights into the dynamic world of talent in corporate security and its future trajectory. 

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The Future of Talent in Corporate Security with Kathy Lavinder and Rachel Briggs

What you’ll learn

How AI and Gen AI are transforming corporate security functions with practical examples

Innovative strategies for talent acquisition, development, and retention to build robust security teams

Effective methods for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment within security teams

More about our guests

Rachel Briggs is a leading expert on security and has worked at the highest levels with the private sector and governments on corporate security, cyber security, and national security. Her report, The Business of Resilience, is regarded as the blueprint for effective global corporate security, and she is author of a number of seminal and award-winning reports. Rachel is also a Board member of the Global Center on Cooperative Security and an Associate Fellow of Chatham House.

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Kathy Lavinder is the Founder and Executive Director of Security & Investigative Placement Consultants, LLC., a retained executive search firm. She has more than 20 years of experience identifying and placing high level security management, investigators, intelligence specialists, and related personnel. Lavinder began recruiting in January 2000 after working in corporate investigations and journalism. She is frequently quoted in national publications on security and talent acquisition topics, and was a founding Steering Committee member of OSAC’s Women in Security.

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