The Security Circle

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...

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...