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Multiple incidents around the world have illustrated the risk from attacks with multiple active shooters employing small unit tactics. We have seen this play out in Mumbai in 2008, Kenya in 2013 and 2019, Paris in 2015 and many others. How does this differ from the single attacker incidents that have been more common in the US an dhow do security professionals prepare? Major Rich Kuong, USMCR (ret) - possesses over 30 years of experience in private and corporate security, the US Marine Corps, 1st responder training, line and command post planning/operations, crisis response/emergency management, corporate management and law enforcement. He has developed and administered cutting-edge active shooter and counter-terrorism tactical training for 1st responders, military, and private security personnel. Maj Kuong has also consulted or provided training for municipal and city government, corporations, hospitals and educational institutions. Since 2004, he has authored countless AARs and has written feature articles on active shooter/counter-terrorism.   Maj Kuong holds an MBA from Pennsylvania State University and is the principal of Kilo 1 Applications Group, LLC. He can be contacted at [email protected] and Rich Kuong | LinkedIn

Ed Newman is a rising figure in the security industry with a career spanning over 16 years. His journey has taken him through the UK, the Middle East, and the US, where he recently held the position of Sales and Marketing Director for an international security firm. Ed founded Redcoat Media – a marketing company that supports the security industry, when he noticed that marketing agencies just don’t understand our industry and where only producing generic messaging.  Since then he and his team has set about to bridge the gap between marketing and sales to help companies grow their businesses faster than ever before. Ed leverages his in-depth knowledge of the security landscape to craft innovative marketing strategies and go-to-market plans that work. www.redcoat-media.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardnewman/   Jan 30th at 10am PST “The Art of Personal Branding in the Security Industry” Webinar  Sign up Link - https://calendly.com/ed--x4q/the-art-of-personal-branding-in-the-security-industry

Red teaming and penetration testing have long been a key component of cybersecurity programs, but adoption of this method in the physical security arena is less common. Our guest for the podcast James Mason discusses breaching physical security and how an adversarial approach can help prepare organizations to better defend against real world threats. After a strong sales career spanning almost three decades, James fell into InfoSec accidentally and found a passion that quickly took off. In 2013 James began working at QinetiQ alongside a Red Team with a record of having never ben caught while carrying out a project. James joined this team and quickly progressed. He is proud that to date he has never been caught while on a client assignment. He has successfully infiltrated some of the world's largest banks, insurance companies, law firms, critical national infrastructure and other sensitive environments. James can be reached at [email protected].

Events can pose significant challenges for security practitioners. In this episode we speak to Chris Sipe about how to manage those challenges effectively and secure the event. Chris Sipe served as a United States Marine and has earned BA/MS degrees from University of Dayton and Henley Putnam’s School of Strategic Security. Professionally, he has spent a career with roles in high profile protective services, building corporate 100 EP and event security teams. Chris is currently a manager for executive leadership protection services and event security programs at Intel Corporation. Privately, is a veterans advocate, DIY’r, youth soccer/baseball coach, and his children’s personal chauffeur.

Insider threat is perhaps the greatest risk to many organizations. Traditional security measures - even if they are very effective against external threats - remain vulnerable to trusted insiders. How can we address this risk? Grace Clemente gives us some great insight and valuable takeaways that we can apply within our own organizations. Grace Clemente is Senior Director of Insider Threat and Counterintelligence at Anduril Industries, a multinational defense technology startup that provides advanced weapons systems for the United States and its Allies. Since joining Anduril in January 2021, she has built and expanded Anduril's insider threat and CI programs stateside and globally. Previously, Grace worked at Space Exploration Technologies (SpaceX) for 6 years, where she architected the Insider Threat & Counterintelligence Programs in preparation for crewed launches of SpaceX's Dragon capsule and other advanced space vehicles.

Fake profiles are a growing concern on social media platforms from LinkedIn to Twitter. Criminals, nation states and various bad actors use them as a vector for social engineering to acquire sensitive information, perpetrate scams and spread disinformation. The growth of artificial intelligence and machine learning is likely accelerating this problem. Peter Warmka is a former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA having over 20 years of experience in breaching the security of target organizations overseas. He is an Adjunct Professor at Webster University's Masters in Cybersecurity Program, Founder of Orlando, Florida based firm Counterintelligence Institute, LLC and author of the non-fiction book "Confessions of a CIA Spy - The Art of Human Hacking."  He is passionate about using his expertise in helping city, state and federal government entities, non-profits, academic institutes, private companies, and individuals to safeguard their sensitive proprietary and personal data.  In addition to conducting his signature training program, Mr. Warmka is a frequent conference speaker, guest podcaster, and author of numerous publications on social engineering and the manipulation of insiders. He received a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a master’s degree in International Business Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management. Mr. Warmka is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Certified Instructor at CIA University (CIAU).  "Confessions of a Cia Spy - The Art of Human Hacking" https://amzn.to/2LQuBSP   Counterintelligence Institute https://counterintelligence-institute.com/   LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterwarmka/   Active Measures by Thomas Rid (referenced by Peter in the episode) https://www.amazon.com/Active-Measures-History-Disinformation-Political/dp/1250787408/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1681920080&sr=1-1

Operational intelligence is a tool that security practitioners can use to detect and avoid threats and develop more effective risk mitigation programs. Pete Morton is the Principal Consultant at Morton Executive Decisions, and a seasoned analytical intelligence and security consultant with 20+ years of experience in government, commercial, and non-profit security. As a consultant and project manager, he is known for his agility and fresh perspective. Pete started his career in early 2001 as a US Army enlisted infantry Solider, eventually commissioning as an Intelligence Officer. After sixteen years of service, he transitioned to corporate security where he worked for ten years with large security and intelligence teams at Amazon, JP Morgan, and General Dynamics. His success in both the government and commercial sectors has culminated in his ability to currently do what he loves the most. Working as an independent consultant with humanitarians globally to ensure aid gets to the riskiest regions in the world.  Pete is an ASIS Certified Protection Professional and sits on the newly formed Operational Intelligence Steering Committee as the Community Outreach and Content Development lead.  https://www.predictprotection.com/ https://morton.consulting/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-l-morton-cpp-08239614 ASIS Operational Intelligence Community (ASIS log-in required): Operational Intelligence Community - ASIS Connects (asisonline.org)

Gary Stoner has over twenty years of experience in the security/law enforcement field including over five years as a U.S. Marine, 10 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of State (DoS) and now head of Safety & Security for Careem (Uber subsidiary). Gary is a seasoned security professional with accomplished career developing, managing, and executing security operations and training within multiple international environments. During Gary’s time as a Special Agent for the DoS he spent most of his career overseas, including tours in Bolivia, Egypt, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan.  Gary was one of five Special Agents selected to support the U.S. National Security Strategy of protecting the Afghan President Hamid Karzai in 2002. Prior to joining the U.S. Department of State he was in the United States Marine Corps from March 1987 to January 1993. Gary was selected to be a Marine Security Guard, who provided armed internal security for U.S. Embassies ensuring the protection of all classified material, property, and personnel. Gary has a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from George Mason University and ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and has a certification as a Certified Social Media Intelligence Expert. He is the proud farther of two daughters, Simone and Eva.  He can be reach via LinkedIn at Gary Stoner, CPP®, CSMIE | LinkedIn or via email at [email protected] .  

Nick Berberian describes some of the key elements of threat management and takes us through a fascinating case that he managed that has many learning points.  Nick also discusses his development of the Incursus tool for managing threat cases and how technology can be a force multiplier for threat asessors and managers. Nick Berberian is the Founder/CEO of Incursus Threat Management, the current Vice President for the Northern California Chapter of ATAP, and served as the Head of Physical Security and Emergency Management for AAA Insurance. He is a Certified Threat Manager, a Certified Protection Professional, and a Personal Protection Specialist. Mr. Berberian has over 20 years of international experience in security services as well as disaster relief and emergency response services, including Rapid Intervention Teams, and over 10 years dedicated to Threat Management. He has presented to the Department of State Overseas Security Advisory Council, the American Society for Industrial Security, and the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals. He holds a master’s degree from the American Military University and is also a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Nick can be reached at [email protected].  Other useful links from the discussion: Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (atapworldwide.org); http://www.incursus.co; https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/legal-and-compliance/state-and-local-updates/pages/california-proposed-revisions-workplace-violence-prevention.aspx; Workplace Violence Prevention in All Industries – May 17, 2022 Draft Text (ca.gov)

Ivor Terret is the founder and CEO of Enablement Advisors, a boutique risk management consultancy; he brings three decades of proven risk mitigation and management success at both the tactical and strategic levels. Ivor was selected as an architect, team lead, and instructor for a government covert protection and surveillance detection program and has since supported multinational corporations, UHNW family offices, and others to both operationally and strategically mitigate and manage risks posed to them.  Ivor discusses with us how organizations and security leaders can utilize surveillance detection techniques to protect their facilities. Ivor Terret (MSc) | LinkedIn Enablement Advisors