Lock it Down Podcast

How can cultural and arts institutions better protect their and communities assets from threats? What role does technology play in museum security? How do museum security teams handle insider threats to their facilities? In this Ask Me Anything (AMA) video podcast episode from Security magazine, Chris Singh, Senior Security Manager at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, talks rising t...

Data privacy remains an ever-growing concern for both security leaders and governments. What regulations are being put in place? How should security leaders implement zero trust? Find out more in this Security podcast episode featuring Mark Ruchie, Chief Information Security Officer at Entrust. Mark started his security career in the Air Force and shares his thoughts on recent federal data privacy...

In this episode from The Security Podcasts, Shikha Kothari, Principal Security Advisor at Eden Data, shares strategies for cybersecurity leaders to create supportive work environments for women, from encouraging continuing education and networking to promoting female cybersecurity professionals into leadership roles.

What modern threats most often target enterprise supply chains? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected supply chains in the long term? Scott Martino, Head of Global Supply Chain Security & Intelligence at Overhaul, answers reader questions on supply chain risk management and security, from common threats to supply chains to how to communicate risk across an organization, in this AMA episode.

John Rodriguez, Director of Global Security at Cardinal Health and Founder of Empathic Security Cultures, LLC, has spent over 40 years working in the enterprise physical security space and takes a mental-health based approach to workplace violence prevention, which he describes in the latest The Security Podcasts episode.

In this AMA episode from Security magazine, Claudia Natanson, Vice President of Information Security at AccuWeather and Chair of the Board of Trustees of the U.K. Cyber Security Council, shares leadership and risk management advice from her cybersecurity executive career, covering the five pillars of security; how to get leadership buy-in on cyber initiatives; and the importance of mentorship in e...

In recent months, more workplaces have required their employees return to a hybrid or in-person work environment, increasing the risk of physical workplace violence. Shikhar Shrestha, CEO of Ambient.ai, joins The Security Podcasts to discuss how security leaders can prevent & mitigate workplace violence during this shift using a proactive approach.

Associate Editor Maria Henriquez shares analysis from Security magazine’s top data breaches of 2022 report, examining the effects of largescale data breaches of Uber, Medibank and more. From the first criminal prosecution of a CSO related to a data breach to evolving government response to ransomware, Henriquez discusses cybersecurity trends and where the industry is headed.

China, Russia, Iran and North Korea — have these global protagonists achieved success in their missions to destabilize the G19, or are the situations on their home fronts sabotaging their cyber efforts and geopolitical goals? In this Cybersecurity & Geopolitical podcast episode from Security magazine, co-hosts Philip Ingram, MBE, and Ian Thornton-Trump, CD, look back at the most significant hi...

Security magazine’s Editor in Chief Maggie Shein, Associate Editor Maria Henriquez, and Assistant Editor Madeline Lauver share industry stories and behind-the-scenes insights from 2022, covering topics such as hiring & retention; leadership & risk management; an in-depth look at casino security; what’s on the horizon of cybersecurity; and much more. Find a list of all articles mentioned in...

In this The Security Podcasts episode, Kevin A. McGrail, Cloud Fellow at Dito, talks three factors that contribute to the cybersecurity workforce gap, including burnout, hiring and retention challenges. McGrail shares cybersecurity training advice from his nearly 30-year career in IT security, from the importance of organizational security awareness to how entry- and mid-level cyber professionals...

Retail security veteran Hector Erazo answers risk management questions from Security magazine readers in this AMA episode. Erazo talks how retail security tech has evolved over the decades; explores the importance of diversity in retail security; and shares his thoughts on 2023 organized retail crime threats.

In this episode of The Security Podcasts, Lisa Tetrault, Senior Director of Global Security Operations at Arctic Wolf, talks specific examples of how cybersecurity talent can leverage industry connections to break into the cyber field; the power of mentorship in cybersecurity; and advice for professionals looking to pivot to IT security.

Joel Dunning, architect and security design expert, answers reader questions about mitigating risk through secure facility design. Dunning, who is a Partner and Government Planning Group Leader at Wold Architects and Engineers, talks gaining community security buy-in; toeing the line between overt and covert security; and candid stories from facilities he’s helped secure.

Mark Herrington, CEO of OnSolve, joins The Security Podcasts to discuss the top security threats leaders must prepare for in 2023, including extreme weather events, crime, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical threats and more.

In the latest episode from The Security Podcasts, Rich Foltak, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Dito, discusses the critical role security plays in business innovation and how cybersecurity teams need to shift from a "No" to a "Yes" function. As the pace of software development quickens, cybersecurity teams need to meet DevOps teams where they are in terms of technology and business in...

In this Ask Me Anything episode, Mary Gates, President at safety consultancy GMR 410 and former global security executive at JP Morgan Chase, shares career advice from her experience in top security leadership positions, including when to conduct risk assessments, how to get the budget you need, and why integrity, decisiveness and relationship building are integral to successful security managemen...

In this Cybersecurity & Geopolitical Podcast episode presented by Security magazine, Cyjax CISO Ian Thornton-Trump and Grey Hare Media CEO Philip Ingram, MBE, are joined by Cyjax Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst Joe Wrieden, author of a report analyzing leaked information to determine how the Trickbot malware group operates. The trio discusses what they dub "cybercrime 2.0" and contextualizes...

Matt Price, Head of Intelligence and Investigations, Americas at Binance and former Special Agent with the IRS discusses his experience using digital forensics to investigate cryptocurrency fraud and financial crimes. In this Security magazine podcast episode, Price shares tips for enterprise security leaders securing crypto transactions in their organizations.

Security magazine sits down with Meg West, cybersecurity influencer and X-Force Cybersecurity Incident Response Consultant, to answer reader questions about cybersecurity strategy, career moves and emerging threats. Listen to this AMA (Ask Me Anything) series premiere for cyberattack insights, a candid conversation about burnout and more!

Tom Thimot, CEO of authID.ai, joins The Security Podcasts to discuss the concerns raised around ID.me’s technology, where they went wrong with the IRS, and the drawbacks of facial recognition technology. 

Erez Yalon, Vice President of Security Research at Checkmarx, talks how security leaders can avoid common cybersecurity vulnerabilities found across the enterprise cyber landscape. What makes security research important? How can security researchers ensure successful cybersecurity innovations? Discover answers to these questions and more in the latest The Security Podcasts episode.

Why are supply chains increasingly vulnerable? Why are current security approaches not working? We sit down with Ev Kontsevoy, CEO and co-founder of Teleport, to discuss this complex problem, as well as how securing machine-to-machine communication can help keep supply chains safe.

Which states are passing data privacy legislation? What privacy rights do the bills include? Is a federal data privacy law on the way? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Security podcast episode featuring Bill Tolson, Vice President of Global Compliance and eDiscovery at Archive360.

Larry Newman of Axis Communications sits down with Security magazine to discuss a much-talked about trend in physical security this year: artificial intelligence and analytics. Is technology finally in a place to add value to security functions while enabling and ensuring continuity and efficiency? Where does privacy fit in to all of this?