Security Management Highlights

From hand signals and index cards to earpieces and threat databases, the world of close protection has changed dramatically since the assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy on 22 November 1963. In this special bonus episode of the SM Highlights podcast, sponsored by FiscalNote, hear from Stephen Fagin, curator at the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, who shares how the assassination spurred a dramatic evolution in security—both in Dallas, site of this year’s GSX, and the world beyond.

Resources and Show Notes

Learn more about sponsor FiscalNote here: https://fiscalnote.com/

Discover the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza: https://www.jfk.org/

Read the Warren Commission report on the JFK assassination: https://www.archives.gov/research/jfk/warren-commission-report

Read more from Security Management about close protection for political figures: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2022/07/building-a-methodology-for-proactive-close-protection/

If you’re attending GSX and would like to learn more about threat assessment and extremism risks, check out the GSX Daily roundup on this theme—including sessions to attend and vendor booths to visit—here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/gsx-daily-2023/boosting-your-threat-assessment-savvy/

Want to learn more about GSX? Visit our site here: https://www.gsx.org/

Is it time to listen to respond or listen to learn? It depends on the situation, says Sylvia Long-Tolbert, PhD, founder of Know More Marketing and a speaker at the GSX Game Changer panel on navigating global mistrust. In this bonus GSX Daily episode of the SM Highlights podcast, sponsored by South Dakota, learn how to practice and leverage soft skills to drive more effective and impactful crisis preparation, response, and recovery by connecting authentically with internal and external stakeholders.

Resources

Learn more about this episode’s sponsor, the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development: https://www.freedomworkshere.com/

Interested in the GSX Game Changer sessions? See the lineup here: https://www.gsx.org/game-changer/

How does reputation management intersect with security? Check out Security Management’s dive into this topic from February 2023: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/02/reputation-security/

More interested in crisis leadership and communication? Try Security Management’s coverage here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/management/2023/leading-through-crisis--change/

Want to learn more about GSX? Visit our site here: https://www.gsx.org/

Alan Greggo, CPP, explains how situational leadership principles can help shape your workforce development and mentoring approach for each individual in your organization. Also in this episode of SM Highlights, learn about how to establish a clearer, more effective project management process for security system design with Mohammed Shehzad and John Hall. And Michael Bacon, CPP, joins SM Highlights host Brendan Howard to discuss the critical role of ethics in security management—and life overall.

Additional Resources

Learn more about workforce development skills, resources, and tips from Security Management’s September 2023 coverage here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/09/workforce-development/

Interested in becoming a mentor or mentee? Check out the ASIS Mentoring Program: https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/mentoring-program/

Michael Bacon, CPP, is presenting his story in a Game Changer session at GSX 2023. Learn more here: https://www.gsx.org/game-changer/

Learn about the Wells Fargo fraud culture in American Banker magazine here: https://www.americanbanker.com/podcast/behind-the-wells-fargo-story-an-elusive-corporate-insider-opens-up

What is the difference between an arrest, a kidnapping, and a wrongful detention, and what does this mean for security professionals working with business travelers? Dave Benson from the Center for Personal Protection and Safety breaks it down in the latest episode of SM Highlights, sponsored by Amarok (https://amarok.com/). Tom Stutler, CPP, discusses how ESG (environmental, social, governance) initiatives affect corporate security processes and goals. Matt Edmondson from the SANS Institute offers tips for mobile device security training.

Show Notes

Want to learn more about these topics? Check out the following Security Management content:

For more about wrongful detention risks and training: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/07/travel-security/train-travelers-wrongful-detention-risks/

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How are mobile devices integrated into your access management and security program? Read the August 2023 issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/august/

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Read Matt Edmonson’s article on mobile device security training here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/august/Assessing-Need-Heightened-Mobile-Device-Security-Awareness/

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Interested in studying how ESG issues can be security issues? Check out this article: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2022/6-ways-environmental-social-and-governance-principles-influence-security/

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To learn more about this episode’s sponsor, Amarok, and to get a free risk assessment, visit go.amarok.com/security-management

Do you often feel like you’re fighting an uphill battle alone at work? You might need to reconnect with the people around you to find allies, new strategies, and reinvigorated purpose. In this episode of the SM Highlights podcast, we talk with Brittany Galli, chair of the ASIS Women in Security Community, about the shared experiences, paths forward, and pay negotiation tips discussed at the inaugural Security LeadHER conference in June 2023. Corporate protection consultant Bobby Brumfield outlines the value of self-awareness as a core skill for leaders. And Jenny Brinkley, director of Amazon security, shares how to be relatable and fun to make security awareness training measures connect with employees more effectively.

Learn more about the topics discussed in this podcast here:

See more from the Security LeadHER conference from SIA and ASIS International: https://securityleadher.org/

What challenges do women face in the workplace today, and how can you help change the narrative to help them advance? https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/07/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/women-at-work-narrative/

Interested in learning more from Bobby Brumfield about the power of inclusion for security and risk mitigation? Check out his interview with Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/07/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/invest-in-inclusion/

For more overall about DE&I in the security space, check out Security Management’s latest coverage: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/07/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

Looking for information on security training? Try these Security Management articles:

Designing Safety Training That Sticks: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2022/05/designing-safety-training-that-sticks/

Serious Fun: Using Social Media to Entertainingly Educate: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2022/Serious-Fun-Using-Social-Media-to-Entertainingly-Educate/

Employees: The First Line of Defense Against Cyber Attacks: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2022/october/employees-the-first-line-of-defense-against-cyberattacks/

How Not to Do an Active Shooter Training: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2022/august/Now-We-Know-How-Not-to-Do-an-Active-Shooter-Training/

What barriers do security professionals meet in their organizations, and how can they overcome those roadblocks? Two of the researchers behind a new ASIS Foundation report, The Influence of Security Risk Management, join this bonus episode of SM Highlights to explain the genesis of this research project and some of their top-level findings—including serious disconnects between security professionals and organizational decision-makers.

Learn more about the report and the ASIS Foundation online here: https://www.asisonline.org/get-involved/asis-foundation/

The executive summary of the report is available for free here: https://www.asisonline.org/globalassets/foundation/research/risk-influence/executive-summary-asis-foundation-security-risk-influence.pdf

The full report is available for free to ASIS members and for purchase by non-members here: https://store.asisonline.org/the-influence-of-security-risk-management-understanding-security-s-corporate-sphere-of-risk-influence.html

Watch out for thermal runaways! Lithium-ion batteries present a revolution in rechargeable energy, but they can overheat—and possibly combust—when they overcharge or short out. In this episode of SM Highlights, Adam Barowy from the Fire Safety Research Institute at Underwriters Laboratories discusses this risk and how to modify fire response protocols with battery fire risks in mind, especially in server rooms. Matt Porcelli, CPP, and SM Highlights host Brendan Howard hash out how ASIS International members select the education lineup for GSX and what he’s looking forward to at GSX 2023. Plus, do you have an education-friendly security culture? Guy Bliesner walks us through how competing values undermine school security and safety initiatives.

Want to learn more about these topics? Check out the links below:

See the lineup and key topics for GSX 2023 education: https://www.gsx.org/program-2023/

Read Adam Barowy’s article about lithium-ion battery fires and fire preparedness partnerships online here: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/june/challenges-to-incident-response-at-secured-data-centers/

For more content about fire prevention and response, see the June 2023 issue of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/june/

Check back with Security Management later in June 2023 to learn more about security culture in schools, but in the meantime, read some of our past content about school security:

Investigating shortcomings in the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2022/august/systemic-failures-investigation-reveals-shortcomings-of-uvalde-school-shooting-response/

Developing a better student-guardian reunification process for emergency recovery: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2022/01/developing-a-better-student-reunification-process/

Leverage multidisciplinary assessments for warning signs of violence: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2020/11/warning-signs-of-violence-require-multidisciplinary-assessment/

Ramifications from climate change are already affecting extremism risks and physical security worldwide, in addition to behavioral changes, says Steven Crimando. Rising heat, for example, can diminish a person’s ability to regulate their emotions and respond calmly to stressful situations. So, what can security professionals do to prepare?

Also in this episode, learn from Matt Bradley about a new resource from the ASIS CSO Center: a pyramid of skills that security professionals need to develop to become more effective leaders. Plus, Katherine Schweit joins SM Highlights host Brendan Howard to discuss mental health needs and support for security professionals, especially in the wake of traumatic events such as active assailant incidents.

Want to learn more about the topics discussed in this episode? See more resources here:

What is Climate Proofing? https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2021/03/why-you-should-be-thinking-about-climate-proofing/

Map Your Path Through the CSO Pyramid: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/05/how-to-become-a-cso/

Access Other ASIS Career HQ Resources: https://www.asisonline.org/professional-development/career-hq/

How to Detect and Address PTSD in Security Professionals: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/online-exclusives/2022/treating-trauma/

In this month’s episode of Security Management Highlights, Fred Burton pulls back the curtain on how close protection teams secure executives’ private family offices. Alejandro Liberman, CPP, shares guidance about how Argentina’s Jewish community developed security practices and protocols in response to a tragic attack. Also in this podcast, Scot Walker, PCI, walks us through how he finds balance between establishing a positive rapport and conducting a serious investigation remotely.

Want to learn more about these topics?

Family Offices: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2023/april/Family-Offices-What-They-Get-Right-About-Security/

Intelligence Management for Houses of Worship: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/03/extremism-and-houses-of-worship/intelligence-collection/

Remote Interviewing Skills: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/03/investigations/remote-interview-dynamics/

Do you have the infrastructure, programs, and soft skills in place to adapt to any situation? In this episode of Security Management Highlights, host Brendan Howard speaks with Dale Buckner about mass evacuations and duty of care; ASIS Europe co-chairs Inge Huijbrechts and Gavin Henderson discuss the business case for sustainability and resilience; and Suzanna Alsayed gives some practical advice about how to ready your reputation—and your pitch—to increase chances of buy-in success.

Want to learn more about these topics? Check out additional resources from Security Management and ASIS International:

Dale Buckner on how “Speed Is Your Security:” https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2022/may/changes-lessons-learned-ukraine/

“How to Be More Convincing,” by Suzanna Alsayed: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2023/03/buyinstrategies/how-to-make-your-pitch-more-convincing/

Inge Huijbrechts on “The Intersection of Sustainability and Security:” https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2020/08/qa-the-intersection-of-sustainability-and-security/

Learn more about ASIS Europe: https://asiseurope.org/