Security Management Highlights

Can security leaders learn adaptability? SM Highlights host Chuck Harold sits down with Bill Cottringer to learn more about leadership, social skills, and communication styles. Also in this episode: Scott Stewart on the threat of foreign fighters returning home and Alan Greggo, CPP, CFE, on retail security resources and best practices.

Cathy Lanier, the senior vice president of security for the National Football League (NFL) and former Washington, D.C., chief of police, discusses lifelong learning, mentorship, and honest leadership in this bonus SM podcast, part of a special series on management and leadership from the ASIS Mentoring Committee, part of the ASIS Professional Development Council.

August 2019: Rethinking Business Continuity, Plus Transnational Cybercrime by ASIS International

Malcolm Reid, CPP, explains how security professionals can embed resiliency within the culture of the organization to remain adaptive, robust, and agile.

Jason Piccolo, CPP, stops by to discuss hiring and retention crises for border patrol agents and what surprising change can be made to help mitigate burn out. Also, Mark Tarallo of Security Management discusses modern leadership qualities.

How do hospitals handle hurricanes? Keith McGlenn, CPP, CHPA, stops by Security Management Highlights to discuss how Houston healthcare organizations subscribe to a philosophy of preparedness. Plus, Wesley Bull of Sentinel Resource Group outlines potential conflicts of interest and entanglement risk in executive protection programs.

When building a global security program, flexibility is the secret sauce, says Don Taussig, CPP, director of global security services at Land O’Lakes, Inc. Plus, Andrea Limbago, chief social scientist at Virtu, stops by to break down GDPR regulations, loopholes, fines, and how U.S. data privacy regulations compare. All this and more in this month's edition of Security Management highlights.

“Focus on influencing. Because oftentimes what we’re doing, especially in the CSO role, is we are leading leaders.” Joe Olivarez, VP, global security for Jacobs Engineering, discusses leadership and career paths with host Chuck Harold in a special bonus SM Podcast, brought to you by the ASIS Mentoring Committee.

A year after the Parkland shooting, school security remains an ongoing challenge that can’t be solved with legislation and technology alone, says Jason Destein, chairman of the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council. Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP, stops by to explain how security leaders can use surveillance as a proactive tool, not just a forensic one, and to debate the value of an...

March cover story author Steven Crimando stops by to break down the rising threat of Incels and how to recognize people on the path to violence. Plus, James Morris, CPP, discusses the benefits of certification and starting the first ASIS International chapter in Ghana.

Host Chuck Harold talks with Basil Steele about his long tenure in security engineering at SANDIA National Labs. Steele offers advice for thriving in a meaningful career for more than three decades. The February podcast also includes the first of a special series on management and leadership from the ASIS Mentoring Committee, part of the ASIS Professional Development Council.

ASIS Book of the Year author Steve Van Till, president and CEO of Brivo, stops by to discuss his award-winning book. Plus, school security with Mo Canady, executive director of the National Association of School Resource Officers.

Securing art in unusual spaces with Robert Carotenuto, CPP, PCI, PSP, associate vice president for security at The New York Botanical Garden. Plus, Senior Editor Mark Tarallo stops by to explain how to be a better self-manager.

A network for U.S. first responders was designed to improve communications during emergencies. National Security editor Lilly Chapa stops by to discuss the effectiveness of FirstNet, and whether it’s being adopted. Plus, Recent cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure have alarmed officials, but government-driven solutions may not go far enough. Cybersecurity Editor Megan Gates explains.

Dave Aflalo, CPP, with GM Financial shares more on building a corporate security awareness program. A massive port in London turns to a situational awareness platform to stop theft and other threats. Plus a member spotlight from GSX 2018 with Mark Folmer, CPP, with TrackTik.

Marco Rubin, senior investment director at the Center for Innovative Technology, shares insights on the latest in drones and unmanned systems technologyies including how start-ups are championing innovation in the space, as well as counter-drone systems.

Experts question the cybersecurity of U.S. elections infrastructure. Biological advances could give threat actors an advantage. Plus, the latest trends and challenges in drone security with Marco Rubin from the Center for Innovative Technology.

Nicolas D'Agostino of D'Agostino and Associates discusses his August article, "Five Not-So-Easy Pieces," which outlines the project management process for security practitioners.

DHS releases cybersecurity guidance for the federal government, new reports show occupational fraud is costing companies billions, plus project management best practices for security professionals with Nicholas D'Agostino, PMP, PSP. For an extended version of the conversation with D'Agostino, be on the lookout for a BONUS podcast later this month.

Why annual performance reviews are on their way out, Tim Sutton, CPP, discusses securing medical cannabis facilities, plus a risk assessment of a cultural site in Spain from two members of the ASIS Cultural Properties Council.

Sexual harassment on public transit is a common occurrence, but often goes unreported to authorities. Plus, Joe Souza, CPP, PSP, Assistant Director of Security at the University of Central Florida, explains how the school is taking campus security to new heights.

U.S. Congress must act to reauthorize a chemical facilities safety program; GPS signals are inherently weak and susceptible to attack; plus how a Washington public utilities department started a drone program from the ground up.

Executive coach Angela Scalpello address the ever-evolving leadership landscape and what skills are needed to navigate it. She will be on-hand at the 11th annual CSO Summit, April 29-May 1 in Minneapolis, hosted by Target. She is hosting an exclusive coaching session prior to the start of the summit. Space for this session is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today. https://bit.ly/2qjZos9

Hackers use bots to wreak havoc online, but can they be stopped? Americans perceive a high level of corruption in the United States. Plus Brad Spicer, founder and CEO of SafePlans, discusses unarmed guards’ responses to active assailants.

Steven C. Millwee, CPP, founder, president, and CEO of SecurTest, Inc., discusses best practices for handling and investigating sexual harassment and assault in the workplace.. Millwee was the 2002 president of ASIS International.