The Security Circle

Send us Fan Mail Julian has 35 years international experience up to and including Director level and C-Suite in the commercial, government, and not-for-profit sectors internationally.   Julian’s operational experience includes seven years with an operational unit of the Australian firefighter. Strategic leadership roles include 30 years’ experience as a company director of commercial corporations...

Send us Fan Mail Becky Holmes is the creator of and voice behind the popular Twitter account @deathtospinach . Having been on the receiving end of an annoying number of direct messages from online romance scammers, Becky started to enjoy wasting their time and then publicly ‘outing’ their accounts. No other woman has had so many online romances – from Keanu Reeves to Brad Pitt to Prince William an...

Send us Fan Mail Michael discusses his wonderful journey from Harvard Law, to being a Judges Clerk dealing with death row cases, to finding his niche as a multi-potentialite in the Security Industry and why physical and cyber security convergence is a singular focus now for all security professionals. BIO Michael Gips, CPP, CSyP, is a security professional, attorney, writer, researcher, volunteer...

Send us Fan Mail Lived experience and the true understanding of what happens to the bullied brain, by Dr Jennifer Fraser author of 'The Bullied Brain' and Jonathan Wilson former senior lead at the Metropolitan Police, bullied out of his career. Jennifer Fraser is an author, award-winning educator, and consultant. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature and her books have always focused o...

Send us Fan Mail Biography Dr Paul Martin is a security practitioner with thirty years’ experience in the national security arena. During a career in UK government service from 1986 to 2013 he held a variety of positions, including heading the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and leading national security preparations for the London 2012 Olympics. From 2013 to 2016, he w...

Send us Fan Mail Scott Holland, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, has dedicated his career to fortifying the digital landscapes of schools, charities, and government entities. Born with an innate curiosity for technology, I embarked on a journey into the world of cybersecurity at a young age.  With a solid educational foundation in computer science and information security, Scott quickly became a s...

Send us Fan Mail Carlos is an accomplished security customer-centric executive. He is an expert in building world-class customer-centric security experiences by providing the strategic direction necessary to create memorable outcomes. Carlos has a record of leadership success as a Disney World leadership team member and a Tech Global Security Leader. Under his leadership, security teams surprised...

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...