The Security Circle

Send us Fan Mail John Rodriguez is the founder of Empathic Security Cultures LLC based in Austin, TX  John brings 41+ years of pure corporate security experience working for major corporations including General Motors, Kimberly-Clark, Levi Strauss & Co., and Cardinal Health. He previously was the CSO for Temple-Inland in Austin, TX.  He also owned a consulting firm for 10 years with over 100 F...

Send us Fan Mail New article Nov 2023 https://thecritic.co.uk/the-shadow-side-of-open-source-ai/ Octavia Sheepshanks is an intrepid freelance journalist and researcher driven to uncover compelling and demanding stories. Her diverse subjects of interest include space travel, mental health, feminism, and AI. Octavia’s current focus is on the dangerous proliferation of AI-generated child sexual abuse...

Send us Fan Mail Miranda is a leading international operating security and behavioral analyst with over 25 years of experience. She has been an awarded Global Security Influencer for Security and Fire (via IFSEC) in June 2021 and for the International Security Journal in December 2022.  She is the Founder of MC Global Security Consulting and the co-founder of Salus Operational.  Next to that she s...

Send us Fan Mail BIO Thorsten Neumann President & CEO TAPA EMEA Thorsten Neumann has 20 years’ experience in leadership roles in the Industrial Loss Prevention & Security industries. After joining the Transported Asset Protection Association’s (TAPA) Board of Directors in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region in 2003, he went on to serve as Chairman of TAPA EMEA between 2006 a...

Send us Fan Mail Andy Bennett VP of Technology, CISO MIS, BA Andy Bennett is a straight shooting, boot wearing native Texan who rolls up his sleeves to build business-centric information security solutions. Andy works with Apollo's clients to help them fully understand their risk exposure and create a strategy to mitigate those risks in alignment with the needs and risk appetite unique to the...

Send us Fan Mail Bio:   Carolyn is the CEO and founder of maiden-voyagage.com . Carolyn launched Maiden Voyage in 2008 after leading technology teams and travelling extensively for companies such as the BBC, ITV, easyJet and Sony Music.  She combined her tech and entrepreneurial skills, coupled with her experience as a solo woman traveller to create a company that is now recognised as one of the w...

Send us Fan Mail Bio:   James Cameron is a Board Certified Protection Professional, and has over 15 years’ international security experience. James is a U.S. Army combat veteran and contracted with US government agencies providing diplomatic security around the globe.  James is the owner of Security Concepts Group ( www.scg-lv.com ) which provides security services internationally.  James’s focus...

Send us Fan Mail About Travis... "Since sustaining injuries in the Westminster Bridge terror attack on 22nd March 2017, Travis has spent the years following campaigning for the rights of victims of terrorism to improved support from the state, and has committed to doing what he can to play a small part in preventing future attacks. He co-founded the pressure group Survivors Against Terror in...

Send us Fan Mail FIGEN MURRAY OBE ASyl , F.ISRM Figen Murray is the mother of Martyn Hett, who at 29 years of age was tragically killed alongside 21 others at the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in May 2017. Since the Manchester Arena attack, Figen has been working with the Government and the security industry to make the tangible changes that can help ensure no other family has to go through wh...

Send us Fan Mail About Lee... Lee Oughton is a Certified Security Management Professional - CSMP® & Chief Customer Officer to SPS based out of the UK & Ireland.   Lee proudly presides as a Member of the board for ZFIS & The Relentless Revival Safe Haven.  He is also the Co-Founder & Kindness Crusader for #thekindnessgames LLC, where Lee and his fellow Teammates of Kind Followers, a...

Send us Fan Mail Dr Gav is an acknowledged business leader, author and specialist in the field of human based risk management and the psychology of risk. He is the creator of the Presilience® approach and is a serial entrepreneur who has been running his own businesses since 2001. He has conducted business in over 17 countries and provided a wide range of services for a very diverse client base, r...

Send us Fan Mail Andy is the Associate Director of Global Security Solutions at Cardinus Risk Management where he provides a range of clients with training in corporate travel safety, lone working, hostile environments, conflict management and behaviour profiling.   Throughout a career spanning 24 years, Andy has a proven track record in delivering outcomes across regional, national, and internati...

Send us Fan Mail PROFESSOR LISA SHORT DUniv., FBCS., FRSA., Grad. Cert Sc., Bch T&D, Dip. T&A Sys., Adv. Dip. OHS, BA (Economics, Geog., Fin. Mgt.) Dip. Ed. Founder Areté Business Performance Professor Extraordinaire, Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Digital Technology [Adjunct] Academic Advisory Board – International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications [INATBA] Legal Advisory...

Send us Fan Mail Andrii Lukashenko BIO   Andrii Lukashenko is a security and risk management professional with over a decade of experience in managing security and crisis situations. He has worked in various leadership roles for international organizations, private companies, and academic institutions.   In November 2022, Lukashenko founded Smart Risk Solutions, Ukraine, a security consulting firm...

Send us Fan Mail Abigail Moss is an Associate Director at Eames Consulting, where she heads up our growing Cyber Security, Information Security and Digital Trust Practice    Abigail has been working in recruitment for over 15 years, always in high growth sectors. She has been with Eames for the past two years where she has grown and developed the Cyber Practice , personally leading on all senior c...

Send us Fan Mail Named 3rd in Top 10 IFSEC Global influencers in AI for 2022. Gerhard says, 'I'm paid to play with ideas, toys and possibilities all day while flipping the bird at the industry's concept of 'impossible'. He is the founder and CTO of Iris AL (Pty) Ltd. Specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Machine Vision, Deep Learning and Software...

Send us Fan Mail Charles "Chuck" Andrews, CPP Global Security Influencer  Chuck ( charles.andrews.cso@gmail.com ), as he is known around the world, is the Founder of the well known FRIENDS OF CHUCK (FOC) security group ( www.friendsofchuck.com )! His career in the Security & Law Enforcement industries exceeds 40 years! Probably one of the best known figures in the Security industry,...

Send us Fan Mail Quitting big corporate and the comfort that comes with that to set up your own crisis management consultancy is a brave and gutsy move. We understand here talking to Alexandra, what motivated her and we learned about the challenges she had along the way including covid not long after she quit her big corporate role. Alexandra is so interesting and knowledgeable to listen to and sh...

Send us Fan Mail Seetan Varsani MSc, BA (hons) – Divisional Director: London, Corps Security UK Ltd  Seetan is an experienced security professional, he has worked within the security industry for more than nineteen years, holding a number of senior positions.   He is Divisional Director for Corps Security’s London business.  Seetan uncovers smarter ways of working and contract efficiencies is a ke...

Send us Fan Mail Lisa talks about the evocative moment during the week of Sarah Everard's death that things changed for her, and why women's safety needs stronger focus for the night time economy. Women and girls continue to face sexual harassment and are subjected to the highest reported figures for their drinks being spiked. Lisa talks about her involvement in the bigger much needed so...

Send us Fan Mail Adriaan is a vastly experienced executive in Physical Security, Loss Prevention and Risk Management helping organisations become more resilient to complex threats. Around the campfire, he entertains others with accounts of adventure and adversity from a life boldly lived. With a career spanning two decades in safety and security, he lives out his passion for people by bringing tog...

Send us Fan Mail I was thrilled to be able to speak to Jay Jay Davey,  super knowledgeable, very interesting to hear his views on both Cyber Security and his journey to mental health strength. The Cyber security threats we face are real and we take a deep dive into all the things you should know from those on the front line of cyber security. Jay Jay Davey is a developing leader in the field of se...

Send us Fan Mail We were thrilled to have Philips time to get an understanding of the global security issues around the world, from the Ukraine, to Eco terrorism, Data terrorism, Hacking serotonin and Nuclear escalation. We could have talked to him for hours. Philip Ingram MBE BSc MA is a journalist specialising in the cyber, security, counter terror, defence and intelligence arenas. His knowledge...

Send us Fan Mail ‘Let's come off mute and speak‘ says Lee Doddridge about how we are struggling with Mental Health and PTSD. We were delighted to speak to Lee and hear his story about his journey from the Military to Security, and his struggles with Mental Health and PTSD and why the Security Industry needs to do more to support colleagues with their Mental Health. As a former Counter Terrori...

Send us Fan Mail We couldn't wait to speak to Claire Humble to find out why transformation in the UK Security Industry is so important.  It's fair to say,  there is a lot of great content here around real progressive security leadership, and Claire is a wonderful advocate when it comes to singing about the best that the Security Industry can offer.  Claire say's "We've got...