Podcast

When a CEO receives a threatening letter it’s rarely just a one-off incident. However, it’s surprising to realize how frequently these notes are tossed in the trash and treated without concern. Will Plummer, Chief Security Officer of RaySecur, knows first-hand how mail is a bellwether to many other security events, and when ignored, can cause…

With 15 million books in print, Brad Thor has to be doing something right. His Scot Harvath series has evolved to encompass 22 thrillers — each with a mind-bending plot that can be read as a stand-alone novel or for those avid fans who have followed along from the very beginning in The Days of…

The feeling of uncertainty is no stranger to corporate security teams around the world. From the pandemic, to civil unrest, to the war in Ukraine, teams have learned the hard way how these global events can suspend business and cause employees to take on a general feeling of doubt about what to do next. How…

When we see headlines of worst-case scenarios — mass shootings — it’s easy to lean on poor mental health support or assume someone woke up one day and ‘just snapped.’ But as Mark Follman, National Affairs Editor for Mother Jones, shares in his conversation with Fred, there is always planning involved. Mark reveals key insights…

A car that won’t start on the side of the road in rural Mexico. A stolen passport in Buenos Aires. Civil unrest on the streets of Johannesburg. Natural disasters. When it comes to the unexpected challenges that happen when traveling abroad, Global Rescue – a crisis management and global advisory firm for consumers and corporate…

Whether you work in security or not, breaking down silos and working collaboratively behind the same purpose is a goal we’ve heard of time and time again. However, when you’re charged with protecting the lives of others, the reputation of your company and its assets, this goal moves up on the priority list — sharing…

Frederic (Fred) Piry returns to our podcast to shed light on the crisis in Ukraine and ​​how corporate security is responding to support evacuees. As Managing Director and Co-Owner of Active Crisis Consulting, he brings nearly 20 years of experience training thousands of U.S. government and military personnel to get out of the most extreme…

When you’ve worked alongside one of the most well-known American novelists of all time (Tom Clancy) it’s safe to say you’ve learned a thing or two about writing a compelling thriller. Mark Greaney has come a long way since publishing his first novel in 2009 and has recently completed his 11th Gray Man novel, Sierra…

In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. The year 1999 was…

In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. It’s no secret that…

In this interview series, we spotlight leaders recognized in the Protective Intelligence Honors who have had a lasting impact on the security world as we know it. It is our hope that their insights on leadership and the timeless practice of security and protection will inspire you in your own efforts. When you sit down…

Events such as 9/11 and COVID-19 have drawn great attention to the emergency preparedness equipment market. While it’s incredibly necessary to keep workforces and individuals safe, it often takes an unfortunate event to shift an organization’s approach to being prepared. Charles Mullenger, President and CEO of Ethos Preparedness, sits down with Fred to share his…