Talking Threat Intelligence

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Mail attacks pose a growing danger to companies, non-profits, and government agencies.

Will Plummer, CSO of RaySecur, is on the show today. In this episode, we discuss the state of mail security and the growing challenge this presents for businesses.

We also discuss:

* Which organizations are most at risk for mail attacks.

* How mail attacks will likely evolve over the coming years.

* How security leaders can best prepare for and respond to these incidents.

Resources:

RaySecur Inc.: https://raysecur.com

State of Mail Security - 2021 Annual Report: https://raysecur.com/mail-security-report-2021/

For more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out the LifeRaft blog at LifeRaftInc.com.

Intelligence analysts are increasingly turning to the "wisdom of the crowd" to help them make better predictions.

Michael McCabe, CEO of Intelligence Fusion, is on the show today. In this episode, we discuss an emerging trend that has reshaped how organizations gather and analyze intelligence: crowdsourcing.

We also discuss:

* What is crowdsourced intelligence?

* How crowdsourced data gives organizations an edge.

* How analysts can ensure the quality of crowdsourced information.

Resources:

Intelligence Fusion: https://www.intelligencefusion.co.uk

Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msmccabedhm/

What is Crowdsourcing Intelligence?: https://www.intelligencefusion.co.uk/insights/resources/article/what-is-crowdsourcing-intelligence/

For more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out the LifeRaft blog at LifeRaftInc.com.

If you have recently transitioned from the military or law-enforcement to corporate security, then you may have noticed other stakeholders in your organization are skeptical (or even out right hostile) of your role.

This presents a big problem for a new security professionals entering the private sector.

Without allies in your organization, it becomes far harder to get anything done. That can jeopardize the safety of other stakeholders as well as your success in this new role.

So what can be done?

Scot Walker, host of Scot Walker’s Protective Future, is on the show with us this week.

In this episode, we discuss the importance a building alliances at work.

We also discuss:

* Specific tactics you can use to win over allies in your organization.

* The common mistake former military and law enforcement professionals often make when transitioning to the private sector.

* The ultimate sign that you are succeeding in your new role.

Connect with Scot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotwalker1811/

Scot Walker’s Protective Future: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotWalkersProtectiveFuture

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How will COVID reshape the world of event security?

AJ De Rosa, Chief Revenue Officer of Evolv Technologies, is on the show this week.

In this episode, we chat about the future of event security.

We also discuss:

Links:

Connect with AJ: https://www.evolvtechnology.com

Evolv Technologies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-j-de-rosa-793b357/

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When transitioning to corporate security, what is the biggest mistake that prevents former military and law-enforcement professionals from succeeding in their new role?

Scot Walker, host of Scot Walker’s Protective Future, is on the podcast this week.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of understanding company culture when starting a new position in the private sector.

We also chat about:

Links:

Connect with Scot: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotwalker1811/

Scot Walker’s Protective Future: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScotWalkersProtectiveFuture

For more insights on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our website at LiferaftInc.com.

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How do you conduct effective investigative interviews?

Russ Law, CEO of Verensics, is on the show this week.

In this episode, we discuss the common mistake security practitioners, especially those with military or law-enforcement backgrounds, often make when conducting investigative interviews.

We also discuss:

* How to get people to cooperate with your investigation (even if you have no formal authority).

* Are you secretly costing your organization millions?

* The future of investigative interviews.

Links:

Connect with Russ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russlaw/

Verensics: https://verensics.com

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And for more tips on building a successful threat intelligence program, check out our website at LiferaftInc.com.

A personal brand can go along way towards distinguishing yourself from other professionals and unlocking new career opportunities.

Chuck Andrews (MSME, CPP), founder of Friends of Chuck and the number one influencer in the security industry, is on the show this week.

In this episode, we chat about the importance of establishing and building your personal brand as a security professional.

We also chat about…

Connect with Chuck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesandrewscpp/

Friends of Chuck: friendsofchuck.com

If you would like more insights on building as successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out our website at LifeRaftInc.com.

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When it comes to celebrity protection, what separates the professional protector from the amateur bodyguard?

Jerry Heying (CPP, PPS, CST), Security Director of the Executive Protection Institute, is on the show today.

In this episode, Jerry reveals the biggest mistake protectors make when safeguarding VIP clients.

We also discuss:

* The Grayman school of executive protection.

* How fake news and false rumors can jeopardize your VIP’s safety.

* The value of threat intelligence in celebrity or executive protection.

Connect with Jerry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-heying-cpp-pps-cst-99506910/

Executive Protection Institute: https://www.personalprotection.com

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How can analysts create more actionable threat intelligence?

Mike Evans, Head of Intelligence at Securitas UK, is on the show today.

In this episode, we discuss the biggest mistake analysts make when crafting intelligence for decision makers.

We also discuss:

* Three ways to uncover your end-users’ hidden requirements.

* Are you delivering finished intelligence or just data?

* How to create actionable threat intelligence that decision makers really value.

Links:

Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-evans-security/

Securitas UK: https://www.securitas.uk.com

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And for more tips on building a successful threat intelligence program, be sure to check out the LifeRaft blog at LifeRaftInc.com.