The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

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Check out her book on Amazon here: WISE GALS: The Spies Who Built the CIA and Changed the Future of EspionageBrought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic track is titled Roll the Dice by Marc Walloch Contact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

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Danny was honored as a Thought Leader in the Protective Intelligence Honors — a program that recognizes physical security professionals who have left their mark on and continue to advance the field of protection.

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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 very avoidable turmoil for corporate security teams and the people they protect. Will speaks with host Chuck Randolph on the importance of screening procedures in mail rooms and how easily address information can be obtained online and needs to be monitored with the same vigilance — especially in the wake of controversial decisions or lay-offs. For more information, check out Will’s 2021 Annual Mail Security Report containing valuable insights for mail and physical security teams. https://raysecur.com/mail-security-report-2021/ Will is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned a Bronze Star with Valor as a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician. He commanded multiple Special Operations support units and served as a certified EOD Team Leader and a Master Instructor. Over his military career, he managed thousands of full-spectrum EOD operations and directed VIP security support for the last eight U.S. presidents. As RaySecur's Chief Security Officer, he consults with customers to evaluate and strengthen their mail security strategies. He also leads the RaySecur Professional Services team providing customers with risk assessments, the formation of best practice security procedures, training, and 24/365 threat identification and mitigation support.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic track is titled Roll the Dice by Marc Walloch Contact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Check out Rising Tiger here: https://bradthor.com/book/rising-tiger/#.YsSo-uzMK3J

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He was recently featured on NPR where he discussed behavioral patterns of people who carry out mass shootings, and commented specifically on the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas.Trigger Points: Inside the Mission to Stop Mass Shootings in America

Mónica also has a weekly show which can be found on Clubhouse (an audio drop app). The show will be expanding the program with pre-recorded segments on LinkedIn in mid-June.Here is the link to their next episode: Women in Protection

Check out her latest research here: Private sector intelligence: on the long path of professionalizationBrought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic track is titled Roll the Dice by Marc Walloch Contact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.ai/center for more information.

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. We all know that actions speak louder than words, but in some industries acting on change is harder than expected. Security is one of those industries; however, John McClurg, BlackBerry’s current Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, didn’t let that stand in his way. Throughout his career, he has pushed the boundaries of what has always been done to establish programs that complement the interdependency between the cyber and physical security arenas, and was one of the first in the field to recognize the need for the two to converge. Listen to his conversation with Fred as they discuss his career beginning as a Special Agent with the PBI on one of the nation’s first Joint Terrorism Task Forces, to leading several Fortune 500 companies in their efforts to link what happens online with what occurs in front of our eyes every day.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Check out their latest work here: International Handbook of Threat Assessment 2nd ed.Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Dogs have been the greatest security asset since the need for protection was deemed necessary. Having the ability to detect the slightest sounds to something as monumental as identifying an IED beneath the surface, the bark from a dog is one of the most powerful signals for trouble ahead. John Devine is the Founder, Lead Trainer and CEO of Devine K9s, an organization committed to training K9s in a variety of functions — from general obedience to tactical service dog training. In his discussion with Fred, he shares how he first learned of SEAL TEAM service dogs during his time in service, the top three K9 breeds for security, and how he selects and trains dogs before they’re paired with their owner. Just when you thought John couldn’t get more impressive, he rounds out the podcast by sharing information on his charity, Rescue 22 Foundation, which provides fully task-trained service dogs to veterans. John Devine cut his dog training teeth training and deploying with K9s in the SEAL TEAMS. After 10 years as a Navy SEAL, he started his business as a renowned trainer in behavior modification, obedience, scent detection, tactical K9 consulting and service dog training.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Flexibility has taken on an entirely new meaning for security professionals in the era of COVID-19, but for those in the executive protection space, there are intricacies to the role that have been impacted in ways not even the most skilled practitioner could predict. In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with John Haynes, Senior Director, Protective Intelligence and Operations at Dell Technologies, to discuss the lasting impact that the pandemic has had on his area of expertise — executive protection. He shares the two biggest changes to his role, where technology comes into play (hint: it’s crucial), and where he sees things evolving in the next three to five years. John Haynes has responsibility for the company’s executive protection, protective intelligence and event security programs. Prior to his position with Dell, John served many years with the U.S. Government in various assignments around the world, to include security, protection, threat analysis, counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.ai/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.ai/center for more information.

Brought to you by The Ontic Center for Protective IntelligenceProduced by AJ McKeonMusic by Brian Bristow and performed by Smokin’ NovasContact us at [email protected] or visit ontic.co/center for more information.

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In this bonus episode, Ontic’s Co-Founder, Tom Kopecky, switches seats with our podcast host, Fred Burton, to discuss key findings from Ontic's recently released 2021 Mid-Year Outlook State of Protective Intelligence Report. Tom and Fred discuss current trends as companies embrace hybrid work and employees return to the office, as well as the aftermath of January 6th. They also highlight the biggest changes from the 2021 State of Protective Intelligence Report, including: Regulation and compliance reporting — The need to measure has risen to the top of the biggest 2021 challenges for physical security leaders, as has benchmarking and measurement to demonstrate return on investment. Effectively assessing physical threats — While still high on the previous list, this category reflected a significantly bigger challenge to overcome in the mid-year report. Cyber-physical convergence — Unification and seeing all information (cyber and physical) under the same lens is critical, and is fortunately well underway in many industries this year. For more information on what lies ahead, listen to the full podcast and download a copy of the report at Ontic.co/report

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It’s no secret that the nature of threats are evolving; however, the C-suite narrowing in cyber threats leaves room for error that no company can afford. The physical side of threats is still disregarded by many leadership teams, and it will take forward thinking leaders to stay committed to using common operating information, or making sure teams are looking at data in the same way. In this episode, Chuck and Fred discuss the convergence of technology in the executive protection space, the concept of “edge risk,” and the impact of COVID on the industry. They also cover the role of the human mind in assessing threats and the risk of over reliance on the IoT in today’s culture. Charles (Chuck) Randolph is the Senior Director of Operations and Intelligence for AT Risk International. He leads a team whose role is to fuse and report on threat intelligence and other risk trends which affect the company. Prior to this role, Chuck was responsible for transforming the executive protective, event security and intelligence services to function beyond their traditional roles to those of strategic enablers at Microsoft. He is also a founding member of the Corporate Executive Protection Leadership Council (CEPLC) and the International Protective Security Board (IPSB).

When corporate security teams or law enforcement officers are on the front lines dealing with a crisis, they need more than a weapon on their belt to diffuse the situation. The art of negotiation and communicating to lower tension and stall for time is underrated and overlooked. Gary Noesner, former FBI hostage negotiator, knows this firsthand, which is why he authored a book on the topic — Stalling for Time: My Life as an FBI Hostage Negotiator. In this episode, Fred and Gary discuss what skills are needed to be an effective hostage negotiator, the curriculum he built to support the role, and changes he foresees in the space. Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a 30 year career as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. He was an FBI hostage negotiator for 23 years of his career, retiring as the Chief of the FBI’s Crisis Negotiation Unit, Critical Incident Response Group, the first person to hold that position. He has appeared in numerous television documentaries about hostage negotiation, terrorism, and kidnapping and has been interviewed in Time, Forbes, the New Yorker, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.

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. To say that Gabrielle is passionate about protecting victims and thoroughly assessing a case is an understatement. She has personally assessed and managed thousands of cases of inappropriate pursuit, threats, and harassment, including workplace violence, domestic violence, and public figure/executive pursuit. In her conversation with Fred, Gabrielle shares what led her to launch her career in threat assessment, lessons learned along the way, and where she sees the physical security industry evolving in the years to come.

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. With a background in the U.S. Secret Service, most recently as Chief Research Psychologist, Marisa knows the important balance of data and human observation. Today, she provides threat assessment training and consulting for school shootings, targeted violence and protective intelligence investigations. In her conversation with Fred, Marisa shares her career story, lessons learned along the way, and where she sees the physical security industry evolving in the years to come.

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. For nearly half a century Tony has trained corporations, governments, law enforcement agencies and military organizations in over 40 countries to avoid vehicle violence. In his conversation with Fred, Tony shares what led him to establish International Security Driver Association (IDSA), lessons learned along the way, and where he sees the role of technology factor into the future of physical security.