The Security Circle

Send us Fan Mail Security Circle ⭕️  is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers

Send us Fan Mail Angela Harris, a distinguished figure in British politics, left an indelible mark on the landscape of public service over several decades. She embarked on her political journey as a member of North Yorkshire County Council, a tenure that spanned from 1981 to 2001. Notably, Angela made history in 1991/92 by becoming the first woman to chair the council, a testament to her trailblaz...

Send us Fan Mail Mike Croll is a Senior Lecturer in Security, Resilience, and Intelligence at Buckinghamshire New University. More a pracademic than an academic, he has held senior security appointments with the FCO, the EU, the UN and with Facebook. He has also worked in humanitarian mine clearance and was an Army Bomb Disposal Officer. Earlier this year he published “The Rise of Security: And Wh...

Send us Fan Mail Overview: An accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in strategic security management, operations, and training in high-risk environments. Proven expertise in leading large-scale teams, managing multi-million euro budgets, and handling security operations for blue-chip clients and high-net-worth individuals.  Adept at implementing complex security protocols,...

Send us Fan Mail Kai Roer CEO Widely considered as the leading authority on the topic of security culture, Kai Roer is a best-selling author, an award-winning speaker, and a serial entrepreneur.  Currently serving as CEO at Praxis Security Labs, an innovative security software company which he co-founded in 2023, Kai has been providing actionable advice grounded in empirical evidence to public and...

Send us Fan Mail Bio:   Darryn Frost QGM Moved to UK from South Africa in 2005. Worked for PR Newswire, then moved to Northampton Probation as Business Development Manager. In 2010 moved to the London Head Office for Prisons and Probation as National Communications Manager. Managed many internal campaigns, such as suicide prevention and the 10 Prisons project for then Prisons Minister Rory Stewart...

Send us Fan Mail Thomas (Tom) Pecora has more than 30 years in the security profession and is a former CIA Senior Security Officer who retired after 24 years of service working in various security positions as a Multi-Discipline Security Officer in support of Agency operations. He managed large security programs and operations on multiple continents and in multiple war zones. Experienced in protec...

Send us Fan Mail About WHAT I DO: I systematically analyze the risks in your operations, design and implement solutions in context covering the areas where risk exposure has been identified.  WHY IT WORKS: High-value cargo losses are mostly a result of organized crime and insider collusion. These risks can be greatly reduced by using the services offered by Secure Logistics designed as a multi-lay...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety at Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the author of “School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program.” He was named one of the Most Influential People in Security in 2020 by Security Magazine. In addition to conducting numerous vulnerability assessments and his frequent keynote addres...

Send us Fan Mail Alex Wood is a Cybercrime, Social Engineering and Counter Fraud Speaker Alex Wood’s early career was in the music industry. From the age of 13 he toured the world as a violin soloist and performed under the greatest conductors of the modern era. He was awarded prestigious scholarships to attend the Purcell School, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music, winning...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Cubbage Director and Executive Editor    With over 30 years experience, Chris is a leading security and technology journalist and a multi-certified security professional (CPP, CISA, GAICD) with a formative 15 years policing background, including as a Homicide Detective and Australian Crime Commission Senior Investigator. Chris is author of Corporate Security in the Asia Paci...

Send us Fan Mail BIO Kate is a Coaching Psychologist, Trauma-Informed specialist, and British Psychological Society Graduate Member (GMBPsS). She actively destigmatises real mental health, and brings practical wisdom from the field of trauma to life. She helps leaders and managers faced with delivering sustained high-performance under pressure to achieve goals – but not “at all costs”.  Unlike man...

Send us Fan Mail " All I want is for those out there struggling to know that there is hope. There are ways through the darkest of times. There are ways you can recover and move beyond them. ​ Most importantly though, for anyone out there struggling, know that you are not alone. ​ The world can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it by yourself. ​ No one does. " ​ Andy Salkel...

Send us Fan Mail Ellie is the Head of Marcomm & Media at Advent IM Ltd. She is a presenter of many years’ standing and joined the security industry in 2011, from a background in data analysis. A Winner of the Women in Security, Contributor to Industry Award, Ellie is a regular and popular industry commentator, speaker and editorial contributor on a range of security topics, including cyber sec...

Send us Fan Mail Bio: Teddy Burriss is a LinkedIn Strategist, Trainer, and Google Workspace Advisor. Beginning in 2009 Teddy has been using his business experiences, Dale Carnegie Training, DDI Leadership skills, Sander Sales Training, Certified Social Media Strategist, Certified Career Transition Coach, and Toastmaster skills to deliver LinkedIn Training programs for business professionals in all...

Send us Fan Mail ​​​​​​​​​​ Sandi J. Davies   Sandi began her career in contract security in 1980 with a primary focus on personnel administration.  She became deeply involved in training and was instrumental in developing Security Officer training programs for a major national guard company.  Her interest in security training grew and in 1988 she joined the newly formed International Foundation f...

Send us Fan Mail BIO Kate is a Coaching Psychologist, Trauma-Informed specialist, and British Psychological Society Graduate Member (GMBPsS). She actively destigmatises real mental health, and brings practical wisdom from the field of trauma to life. She helps leaders and managers faced with delivering sustained high-performance under pressure to achieve goals – but not “at all costs”.  Unlike man...

Send us Fan Mail Cy A. Oatridge, CPP CEO/President Cy A. Oatridge, CPP has over 25 years of security management experience and has been a member of ASIS International since 1995. Cy quickly became the Olympic Mountain Chapter Secretary, then Chapter Vice Chairman and Chairman. Cy also served at the Regional Volunteer Leadership level as ARVP, RVP & SRVP, before joining the ASIS Foundation. The...

Send us Fan Mail    M. Todd Martin Lieutenant, Texas Rangers (Retired) Todd previously co-founded 1823 (Protection Development Group) and RANGLUR (Architectural Protection Firm) based on the synchronization of 3 Protective Pillars: Infrastructure, Intelligence, and Influence. This protection evolution continues from the collective ideas between lifelong learners within the corporate business, lega...

Send us Fan Mail 'Please note that the AI landscape is moving very quickly and information discussed in this podcast may have changed since its recording' "For further information about standards discussed in the podcast: BS 9347 to be released late 2023'.   You can find out more at: British Standards Instutite National Standards Body: https://www.bsigroup.com/en-GB/about-bsi/u...

Send us Fan Mail Jonathan has over 28 years’ experience working for the Metropolitan Police (United Kingdom) with much of that time in senior leadership roles.  He was bullied out of his career. Jonathan’s police leadership required him to work with diverse communities, businesses, local authorities, across a number of government departments including the Home Office and Mayor of London’s office a...

Send us Fan Mail Rollo epitomizes a steadfast and devoted luminary within the realm of physical security, boasting a commendable tenure of over three decades, a journey that commenced following his departure from the Metropolitan Police Service during the 1990s. His unwavering commitment to continuous industry enhancement is evidenced through his pivotal role as a co-founder of the prominent onlin...

Send us Fan Mail Michelle Russell BIO   Michelle became the permanent Chief Executive of the SIA in November 2021 and has over 25 years’ experience of working in regulation and regulatory environments in both the public and private sectors. She held the position of Acting Chief Executive at the SIA from October 2020 and before that Director of Partnership and Interventions from January 2020, leadi...

Send us Fan Mail Nick Gicinto is an executive security leader and veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Tesla, and Uber as an insider threat, intelligence and security specialist.  He is currently the Executive Vice President at Red Five Security in Arlington, VA.   Nick was recruited into the CIA during graduate school and spent 10 years in the Agency amassing five promotions and 14 e...

Send us Fan Mail Professional Bio   Scott Kidd is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse criminology, psychology, and finance background. Currently a PhD candidate with an MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a BA (Hons) in Psychology, Scott is a member of The Howard League for Penal Reform ECR group and a Criminology and Criminal Justice researcher. In addition to his academic pu...