In corporate security, much of the conversation revolves around exciting new technologies. From AI to drones and robots, these innovations capture the imagination of security professionals.  But amidst the enthusiasm for these advancements, there's a notable gap in the discussion — few delve into the practicalities of effectively implementing these technologies.  While the potential benefits are clear, challenges arise rolling out new tech across the organization, including resistance from the public, employees, or management. Overcoming these hurdles becomes crucial, as failure to d ..read more

Over the past few years, security teams have struggled to adapt to a swath of different challenges – from soaring crime rates and geopolitical conflicts to the rise of AI. But what’s coming in 2024? To get some insight, we invited Scot Walker and Carlos Francisco, CPP, CSSP to discuss the future of corporate security. In this episode, they explain why the retirement of the baby boomer generation represents one of the biggest challenges to security leaders. We also discuss the growing threat of deepfakes, how the Israel/Palestine conflict will impact businesses far away from the warzone, what s ..read more

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To celebrate our 60th episode of Talking Threat Intelligence, please enjoy this special OSINT compilation episode with Robert Baillieul ..read more

Corporate security professionals often find themselves in a challenging position when it comes to getting the green light for projects.Frequently, executives fail to fully grasp the real threats facing their organization, leading to underinvestment in security measures. So how can leaders address this problem?  Alex Rodriguez, Director of the Global Security Communications Center at The Walt Disney Company, is on the show today. In this episode, Alex explains the importance of leadership buy-in in the security industry. He also shares strategies for gaining and maintaining leadership supp ..read more

After exploding during the pandemic, households have continued to turn to home delivery to shop online. Now savvy thieves see an opportunity. Criminals are prowling neighborhoods for packages to pilfer, and retailers and delivery companies are footing the bill. So how can corporate security teams address this problem? Ben Stickle, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Criminal Justice Administration at Middle Tennessee State University, is on the show this week. In this episode, he breaks down the alarming rise of porch piracy nationwide. Expect to learn what makes porch piracy such an attra ..read more

How do you convince senior leadership on the value of open source intelligence? Malte Roschinski and Moritz Schramm from Plan4Risk are on the show today. In this episode, they share their approach to demonstrating the value of OSINT to decision makers. We also explore the consequences of not having management buy-in for threat intelligence, how to prove a tangible ROI with OSINT, as well as the differences in the understanding of threat intelligence in various countries. – Plan4Risk: https://www.plan4risk.com/start-en/ For more insights on building a successful security intelligence program, b ..read more

Security leaders rely extensively on policies and procedures when traveling with VIPs. But can you be too prepared? Nathan Ackerman, President and CEO of Riley Risk, is on the show this week. In this episode, he explains why sticking too rigidly to templates can lead to unexpected outcomes, how to tailor communication strategies for individual travelers, and how to prepare travel briefings clients actually read. Resources: * Riley Risk: https://rileyrisk.com * Nathan Ackerman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ackermannate/ For more insights on building a successful security intelligen ..read more

How can OSINT analysts deliver more actionable intelligence for decision-makers? Anna Gorodetsky, an analyst for a large global consultancy, is on the show this week. In this episode, Anna explains the pitfalls of rushed threat intelligence reports. Listeners will also learn about the dangers of single sourcing, the importance of tailored communication plans for crisis situations, and strategies for building credibility with decision-makers. For more insights on building a successful security intelligence program, be sure to visit our website at Liferaftinc.com/blog. And if you enjoy these epi ..read more

Security leaders rely extensively on policies and procedures when traveling with VIPs. But can you be too prepared? Nathan Ackerman, President and CEO of Riley Risk, is on the show this week. In this episode, he explains why sticking too rigidly to templates can lead to unexpected outcomes, how to tailor communication strategies for individual travelers, and how to prepare travel briefings clients actually read. For more insights on building a successful security intelligence program, be sure to visit our website at Liferaftinc.com/blog. And if you enjoy these episodes, be sure to subscribe wh ..read more