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In this bonus episode of SM Highlights, Brian Johnson joins host Chuck Harold to discuss research into variable and vague cannabis security regulations and compliance and where those fail to address principles of defense in depth. 
Read more in the May/June issue of Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2021/mayjune/

Bonus: Variability in Cannabis Security Regulations

In this episode of Security Management Highlights, sponsored by AlertEnterprise, Mohammed Shehzad discusses the unique and complex nature of university security technology and how to manage technology portfolios and lifecycles. On the critical infrastructure front, AlertEnterprise CSO Mark Weatherford outlines the growth of cyber threat awareness and regulation, then Ross Johnson, CPP, shares good news about protecting electrical power and utilities in North America.
Learn more about critical infrastructure technology challenges in the August edition of Security Technology: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2021/august/ 
Learn more about AlertEnterprise at https://alertenterprise.com/.

August 2021: Cultures of Safety, Not Surveillance; Shifts in Critical Infrastructure

Scott Stewart, vice president of intelligence for TorchStone Global, joins SM Highlights host Chuck Harold to discuss the history and current status of two major jihadist terrorist groups—al Qaeda and the Islamic State—and what their shift toward grassroots terrorism means for security professionals. In addition, Stewart explains the current situation in Afghanistan, the Taliban’s aims, and what the latest upheaval in the Middle East may mean for global security and terrorism.  
Read more about the state of jihadist terrorism in the September/October 2021 edition of Security Management, coming soon.

Bonus: The State of Jihadist Terrorism and the Situation in Afghanistan

“Access rules the landscape—every attacker wants it, and every employee has it,” says Jon Ford at Mandiant, who joins this month’s episode, sponsored by Alert Enterprise, to discuss insider threat elements and how to address risks and resilience. Also in this episode, Willem Ryan shares insider threat vs. insider care guidance, and Emily May breaks down the options available to bystanders who could intervene in harassment. 
This episode was sponsored by Alert Enterprise. Learn more at www.alertenterprise.com

September 2021: Insider Threats and Insider Care, Plus Bystander Intervention

This month, podcast host Holly Gilbert Stowell talks to Homeland Security Editor Lilly Chapa about the U.S. National Park Service and whether it’s equipped to deal with threats facing America’s parks and monuments. Cybersecurity Editor Megan Gates speaks about bug bounty programs and how businesses are using them to spot cyber vulnerabilities. News and Trends Editor Mark Tarallo discusses the issue of suicide among security guards, and what factors are contributing to this disturbing trend. Finally, David Buckley, the author of this month’s cover story, joins us to talk about investigative techniques and the power of positive persuasion when trying to conduct a workplace investigation.

Security Management Highlights August 2015

This month, Assistant Editor Holly Gilbert Stowell talks to the editors of Security Management about the stories they covered for the July issue. Legal Report Editor Megan Gates stops by to talk about the status of a lawsuit against Target brought by customers affected by the retailer's cyber breach in 2013. News and Trends Editor Mark Tarallo tells us about the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s response to Hurricane Sandy and recent developments surrounding homeowners’ insurance claims. Finally, Assistant Editor Lilly Chapa explains the dilemma employers are facing now that the recreational or medical use of marijuana–or both–has been legalized in 23 states.

Security Management Highlights July 2015

This month we speak to longtime ASIS member Joe Masciocco about his time in the association and how he’s seen it evolve. Jim Leflar, CPP and co-author of this month’s cover story, shares his tips on implementing an effective social media plan. A security director from a private police force in Hollywood, California, talks about their strategy for getting arrest-rates down. Plus, more on how companies can design and implement their own spear-phishing training program

Security Management Highlights September 2015

Houses of worship are more vulnerable to attack than ever, but these properties must maintain the balance of being an open environment, as well as hardened against threats. ASIS Cultural Properties Council member Jim McGuffey, CPP, PSP, PCI joins us to talk about the latest trends in protecting these facilities.

SECURITY TRENDS: Protecting Houses of Worship

Marco Rubin, senior investment director at the Center for Innovative Technology, shares insights on the latest in drones and unmanned systems technologyies including how start-ups are championing innovation in the space, as well as counter-drone systems.

BONUS: Drones - Security and Beyond, with Marco Rubin, Center for Innovative Technology

Dave Aflalo, CPP, with GM Financial shares more on building a corporate security awareness program. A massive port in London turns to a situational awareness platform to stop theft and other threats. Plus a member spotlight from GSX 2018 with Mark Folmer, CPP, with TrackTik.

October 2018: Security Awareness, Stopping Port Threats, Plus a Member Spotlight

“Focus on influencing. Because oftentimes what we’re doing, especially in the CSO role, is we are leading leaders.” Joe Olivarez, VP, global security for Jacobs Engineering, discusses leadership and career paths with host Chuck Harold in a special bonus SM Podcast, brought to you by the ASIS Mentoring Committee.

Leadership in Action: What I've Learned

April 2019: What I’ve Learned – Security Leadership & The Art of Influence

Jason Piccolo, CPP, stops by to discuss hiring and retention crises for border patrol agents and what surprising change can be made to help mitigate burn out. Also, Mark Tarallo of Security Management discusses modern leadership qualities.

July 2019: Border Security Burnout, Plus Modern Management

Can security leaders learn adaptability? SM Highlights host Chuck Harold sits down with Bill Cottringer to learn more about leadership, social skills, and communication styles. Also in this episode: Scott Stewart on the threat of foreign fighters returning home and Alan Greggo, CPP, CFE, on retail security resources and best practices.

Security Management Highlights

September 2019: Adaptable Leadership, Foreign Fighters, and Retail Security

The impact and the cost of the opioid crisis in the workplace can be tremendous—what does this mean for security? Mark Giuffre, CPP, explains. Also in this month’s episode, how to leverage scientific research for security decision making and how ESRM can bridge the gaps between cyber and physical security teams.

November 2019: The Opioid Crisis in the Workplace, Plus Security Research and ESRM

In this month’s episode of Security Management Highlights, host Chuck Harold talks with Jerry Hauer about global COVID-19 preparedness and response; SM Senior Content Manager Mark Tarallo shares a terrorism update; and Elizabeth Dumbaugh, CPP, explains how ASIS certification played a role in her transition from the U.S. military to the private sector.

Hauer, Tarallo, Dumbraugh

March 2020: Pandemic Preparedness; National Security; and the Value of Certification

Thieves see art theft as a crime of opportunity, and there’s no better opportunity than when museums are closed, streets are empty, and witnesses are nowhere to be found, says Anthony Amore, director of security at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Art Museum in Boston. In this month’s SM Highlights podcast, host Chuck Harold discusses COVID-19 and art crime with Amore; the perils of AI-driven warfare with RAND Corporation researcher Yuna Wong; and security management best practices and pitfalls in the Middle East with Michael Padilla-Pagan Payano.

Anthony Amore, Yuna Wong, Michael Padailla

May 2020: Art Crimes; AI and National Security; Security Management in the Middle East

Host Chuck Harold talks with Erik Antons, CPP, PSP, about how the hospitality industry is adjusting its business continuity planning in response to the coronavirus pandemic; and Thomas Stutler, CPP, discusses the benefits of using personality and cognitive assessments during the employment screening process for security leaders.
Read more about the subjects covered in this podcast in the June issue of Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2020/june/

Erik Antons & Thomas Sutler

June 2020: Hospitality Security During COVID-19; Personality Assessments for Smarter Hiring

How do you become a Bodyguard? 
The training and licensing required to become a professional Bodyguard differs from country to country and in the USA it differs often on a State by State basis. In this podcast we look at the licensing requirement and the core skills that are desirable for a Bodyguard to possess as well as touching on the training.

This podcast is based on an article by Intelligent Protection International Limited that was first published in January 2018: <a href="https://www.intelligent-protection.co.uk/ how-to-become-a-bodyguard.html "> How to become a Bodyguard?</a>.

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How to become a Bodyguard

In this episode of SM Highlights, Sandra Stibbards explains security hygiene basics to avoid intellectual property theft attempts, and Glen Kitteringham, CPP, breaks down active versus passive learning within security guard training programs.
Read more about the topics discussed in this month’s episode online in the July issue of Security Management: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/archive/2020/july/

Sandra Stibbards & Glenn Kitteringham

July 2020: Intellectual Property Protection; Improving Guard Training

In this month's bonus podcast, host Chuck Harold chats with Michael Gips, CPP, about obstacles in remote background checks; delves into the realities involved in starting a security start-up with Suzanna Alsayed; and talks with Jason Hamm on his professional journey through the security industry, including earning his CPP.

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