The Security Student Podcast

#036 – In this next episode, I was joined by Erin Grippo, Senior Manager of Product Operations at Brivo, who brings nearly a decade of experience in the security industry across marketing, business strategy, partnerships, and product operations.Today's conversation explored Erin's career journey and how she navigated major transitions across roles, companies, and countries. We discussed her philosophy about career growth, overcoming early career challenges, and her advice for aspiring professionals. Erin also shared her perspective on leadership development, the value of networking, and why mentorship is important in our careers. I think you'll find this to be an honest and inspiring discussion!After graduating from DePauw University with a degree in Communication, Erin launched her career at Allegion in the U.S. and later relocated to Toronto to lead multifamily and PropTech initiatives for Allegion Canada. She continued to expand her expertise at Latch, managing partnerships and launching new products and programs before joining Brivo in 2023.Erin is active in the security industry's professional community, serving on the Security Industry Association's RISE Steering Committee and previously on the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (F.A.S.T) board from 2020 to 2024. She was recently named one of the 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 100. Erin is passionate about mentoring early-career professionals and building stronger pathways for the next generation of security leaders—and it was a pleasure having her on the podcast.-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#036 — In this episode, I'm joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more.Amanda currently works at CNA's Center for Justice Research and Innovation, providing training and assistance to nearly two dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies. Previously, she served as the first crime analyst for the Matthews Police Department, implementing the Stratified Policing Model, and as a corporate intelligence specialist for Bank of America.A Michigan State University graduate with criminal justice and law enforcement intelligence degrees, Amanda has contributed to publications, conferences, and podcasts on automation, dashboards, and data analytics. She also leads professional organizations as President of the International Association of Crime Analysts and the Carolinas Crime Analysis Association. Recognized with industry awards, Amanda's impact on the field is significant, and it's an honor to speak with her.--Follow Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabrunermsu/Carolinas Crime Analysis Association 2025 Annual Training Conference, March 25-28, 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina: https://www.carolinascrimeanalysis.org/page-18075-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#035—In this next episode, I was once again joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD, to continue the conversation on emergency preparedness, this time discussing it in the context of enterprises and business continuity. This episode starts by looking at the topic from a business perspective. Specifically, we covered a range of ideas, including adaptive business continuity compared to the traditional approach, empowering business leaders to support planning and response, prioritizing people over technology, and so much more.Jeff brings a tremendous amount of experience and education directly relating to preparedness and business continuity to the podcast today, from his experience as a military officer in the Canadian Army (28 years!) leading logistical operations, as the principal researcher at Preparedness Labs Incorporated, and as an Associate Faculty member at Royal Roads University. Plus, he's earned his MA in Disaster and Emergency Management and his doctorate in Public Policy. I'm excited to bring you all his expertise.He even hosts a highly acclaimed podcast on preparedness and leads training sessions where he communicates (as he says), "Non-Apocalyptic evidence-based strategies for rational people with dreams."-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#034 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD to kick off a new topic we haven't discussed on the podcast yet — emergency preparedness. This episode starts with a look at the topic from a micro perspective, personal preparedness, and future episodes will touch on the macro, such as corporate or public-level preparedness and resiliency.Jeff brings a tremendous amount of experience directly relating to preparedness to the podcast today, from his experience as a military officer in the Canadian Army (28 years!), as the principal researcher at Preparedness Labs Incorporated, and as an Associate Faculty member at Royal Roads University. Plus, he's earned his MA in Disaster and Emergency Management, along with his doctorate in Public Policy. All that to say, he's a wealth of knowledge for us on the subject.He even hosts a highly acclaimed podcast on preparedness and leads training sessions where he communicates (as he says), "Non-Apocalyptic evidence-based strategies for rational people with dreams."Today's conversation focused on the philosophy of preparedness, the critical role of social capital and how it increases your ability to survive and thrive, personal responsibility, and systematic thinking/planning/considerations for you and I.--- Learn more about Jeff and his projects here ---Preparedness Labs Inc: https://preparednesslabs.ca/Inside My Canoehead (Podcast): https://insidemycanoehead.ca/-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#033 - In this next episode, I was joined by Ben Hosking, executive protection leader, and Business Manager with Panoptic Solutions, who serves as clients' go-to provider in Australia, Asia, and the Pacific. Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions.Today's conversation focused on Ben's career path, moving from law enforcement and protective services to the private side, his thoughts on what makes one successful in close protection roles, the role of emergency medical training, and so much more.Also, everyone listening is welcome to join Ben and I for a beer at the Executive Security Operations Conference next week at the JW Marriot Indianapolis (June 19-21), tickets are still available.-- Connect with Panoptic Solutions  --Wheels Up Safety and Security Podcast (LinkedIn)Wheels Up Safety and Security Podcast (Apple Podcasts)Wheels Up Newsletter (LinkedIn)-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#032 - In this next episode, I was joined by Shawn Abelson, physical red teamer, business owner, and graduate faculty member with the University of Minnesota's Security Technology Program. Shawn's led and developed Red Team programs and he has a ton of great insights for those interested in the red team philosophy and how to develop red teaming skills. His experience spans diverse roles in the public and private sectors.  Shawn has earned his Master of Science in Security Technologies from the University of Minnesota and now instructs in that same program.Today's conversation focused on what red teaming is, what a typical client engagement looks like, how an aspiring professional could get into physical red teaming, and much more.-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#031 - In this next episode, I was joined by Sean Salomé, who has a very unique career that's spanned from 0311 and special operations as a MARSOC Operator to leading intelligence programs in the US Marine Corps. Plus, his work on the private side in intelligence and physical security. Additionally, Sean studied international relations at UT Austin.Our conversation today was focused on project management and leadership. It was fascinating to hear Sean's thoughts and experience on this topic since he's taken the road less traveled through small unit leadership, leading intelligence teams, leading physical security projects, and so much more.It was a great honor to have Sean as a guest!-- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#030 - In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a physical security practitioner, from being in the US Navy to protecting high-net-worth clients and advising organizations — what's more is that he's also pivoted from purely physical security projects to technical information/cyber security projects. And this is the focus of our conversation: - What was his experience like making that career change?- What advice does he have for others following a similar path?- Are there special vocational programs that military vets should consider?- And so much more.This was an insightful conversation to kick off 2024 with a bang! I hope you enjoy it.-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#029 - In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects worldwide. (It's a tradition for me to join Ilya for a podcast session around the end of the year. )In our last conversation (Episode #1), one of the most downloaded episodes I've ever published, we discussed Ilya's career path and his projects to support aspiring practitioners. Today, we touched on a range of topics from how to improve the security industry,  recognition for practitioners, crypto risk management, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this wonderful conversation to wrap up 2023 and kick off 2024.-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#028 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30+ years of leading and supporting broad security initiatives in the telecom space. He also contributes to the Technical Committee and Working group of the Board of Executive Protection Professionals, developing the first-ever ANSI EP standard. (Thank you for your support, Jim!)What I love about Jim is his commitment to learning and educating the communities around him, of course online but also in his community, where he helps faith-based organizations, military and law enforcement transitioning to private security, and so much more.I hope you enjoy this conversation where we touch on every topic, from why you need a resume bucket list to what skills make a security director successful, how security interviewing skills can help you in your career, and so much more!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent -- Get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#027 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physician specialized in trauma and emergency surgery. What makes him a fantastic resource for security practitioners like us is that he's made a career out of educating, training, and providing medical oversight for security providers, first responders, law enforcement, and even special operations groups.Dr. DeBusk holds dual certification from the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care and specializes in Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care Medicine. “Doc” completed a General Surgery residency at Harvard Medical School's, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at MIT during his residency. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and College of Chest Physicians. He is an elected member of the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma and has held the position of State Vice Chair of the ACS Committee on Trauma in the States of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Dr. DeBusk also holds full medical licensure to practice in multiple U.S. states and abroad where he provides concierge medical care for private clients worldwide. Topics that we focused on included: what type of medical training curriculum is most appropriate for security or executive protection professionals, how we can evaluate training providers, what the advantages are of having a physician like him supporting your team, and what deliverables you can expect to get from a medical director. And so much more!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#025 - In this next episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last year. This time he's back to share his experience moving from the Intel Analyst side and on to Emergency Management. What I found most educational about chatting with Nick, was hearing his thoughts on niche areas of emergency management that the average security practitioner needs to consider in their day-to-day work protecting people and property.And who better to learn from than Nick, who has broad security experience and a master's in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness!-- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#026 - In this next episode, I was joined by the man who needs no introduction (but he'll get one anyway) Chuck Andrews, MSME, CPP. He's a leader in the security industry, with over 40 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience. He leads many giant projects, including The Friends of Chuck, Texas Night, and many others.Chuck's earned his master's in Security Executive Management from the University of Houston and holds the CPP, CFE, and many other certifications and accolades. Topics that we focused on include what's in store for those attending Texas Night, Chuck's philosophy about working in the security industry, and much more.--TX Night before GSX 2023Date: Sunday, Sep 10, 2023Time: 6:00 PM -10:00 PM CDTLocation: Gilley's Dallas - 1135 Botham Jean Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75215Entry: FREE to GSX attendees! Must be registered to attend. Entry ONLY by QR Code on your phone/printed ticket!!!Register here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/texas-night-at-gsx-2023-tickets-663358572347?aff=FriendsOfChuck---- Support the podcast and future content creation projects -- Become a member or donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/securitystudent-- -- If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode --https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more.---Learn more about the GSPG Podcast:https://gspgpodcast.podbean.com/If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#023 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM. He's a leader in workplace violence prevention who has extensive experience supporting clients across industries when it comes to behavioral threat assessment, workplace training, and more. Currently, he's the President of Alvarez Associates LLC where he helps clients with these challenges. Plus, he's a Reserve Police Officer with Folsom Police Department in northern California.He's earned his master's in forensic psychology from Grand Canyon University and holds the Certified Threat Manager Certification from ATAP.  Some of the topics we covered that I think you'll find interesting include: Hector's path to developing his expertise, how his experience as a reserve Police Officer and his experience in grad school have made him better at serving his clients, and his advice for aspiring practitioners.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#022 - In this next episode, I took a step back to review notable ideas and topics that came up during the last 7 podcast sessions. How can we learn if we just speed through these episodes? I hope this episode helps solidify key ideas in our minds.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#021 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Sean A. Ahrens MA, CPP, CSC, BSCP, FSyl. He's a leader in physical security consulting who has tremendous experience supporting clients across all major industries, when it comes to workplace violence, security technology, CPTED, expert witness consulting, and much more. He's earned his master's in organizational security management from Webster University, and overall, he's just a wealth of knowledge.Today's podcast focuses on one topic in particular: involuntary separations in the workplace (also known as involuntary terminations).Sean worked with a team of his peers in threat assessment and HR to create an informative, peer reviewed,  25-page document to educate organizations and business leaders about how to approach the complexities of these events.--INVOLUNTARY EMPLOYMENT SEPARATION/TERMINATION STRATEGIES V2: https://www.ahrenssecurity.com/_files/ugd/9ec069_80cd94822f104b86a362af22e23e73e7.pdfIf you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#020 - In this next episode I was happy to be joined by Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI, all the way from the North Star State. He's a security leader, with a passion for threat management and violence prevention. His experience ranges from Air Force EOD, to Law Enforcement, to protecting private organizations.And what I think you'll enjoy most about my conversation with Jameson is his enthusiasm for getting people interested in threat assessment (myself included). Plus he shared great insights about the human element of workplace training, his ideas on the importance of networking with our security peers, and of course — why you should consider participating with ATAP (Association of Threat Assessment Professionals).If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#019 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by (the immensely knowledgeable) Matthew Dimmick CPP, PSP, CPD. He is a physical security leader supporting organizations as a consultant. He has broad experience  from being an MP in the US Army, from supporting CBRN teams, and tons of experience in security consulting roles — which we'll focus on today.You're going to love today's discussion because Matt drew our attention to many less-common topics among security pros such as why design thinking and user experience are important for physical security project success. Or how mind mapping can help you prepare for your future career opportunities. And so much more.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#018 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by Robert Crapo. He is a cyber intelligence leader in his organization, in the financial services industry. He has broad experience from being an intel officer in the US Army, he's worked in intel analyst roles, and now leads projects that are a fusion of global intel and cyber threat intel — supporting diverse stakeholders across his organization.  Plus, he's earned his Master's from the university of South Florida.Today's discussion was really interesting for me, especially because Robert made a pivot of sorts in his career from being an intel analyst to supporting and leading cyber initiatives in his organization — and I think this is an essential idea for analysts out there to think about — your skills are highly transferable across other security disciplines and you can be so much more than you are!If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#17 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined once again by Michael Guirguis, M.D. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a Medical Director for an ultra high net worth family office, he supports the San Bernardino County Sheriff's as a Deputy Flight Physician, and he's also a contributor to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. In terms of education, he's a graduate of Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and also a Loma Linda Medical Center post-grad.Today's discussion is really cool because it gets away from the normal format of the show to focus on one topic specifically: medical kits.How should we think about the medical kits that we build, how should we pack them, what are common mistakes? Plus, for the last 25 min of the show, Dr. Guirguis critiques my medical bag and gives me considerations for improving it. If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to: https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#016 - In this next Episode, I was honored to be joined by Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores, an experienced educator and security leader. Nash is a professor teaching Homeland Security, Administration of Justice, and Corrections at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA.  Prior to his teaching roles, he was the Dean of Public Safety. And he also served in the US Navy for 26 years — he was enlisted for 14 years, before earning his commission and eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Commander responsible for leading physical security and law enforcement projects.Plus, he's a fellow USC Trojan (fight on!). That's where he earned his doctorate in Education.During our chat, Nash shared some excellent insights from his experience in working with young people as a professor and from his deep experience in security and public safety roles. Some of the topics we touched on included: cultural intelligence, allowing people to make mistakes (to learn from them), and much more.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#015 - In this next Episode, I was lucky to be joined by Andrew Owlett, an experienced security leader who also makes a project out of coaching aspiring practitioners. He is currently a Supply Chain Security Leader for one of the biggest tech companies on the planet. He's got nearly 20 years' experience working in diverse emergency management and business continuity related roles. And he's earned his MS in Homeland Security from the University of Maryland.During our chat, Andrew shared some insights around how he went from being an EMT to leading teams globally in Business Continuity and Supply Chain Security, characteristics that make someone successful in his line of work, bad career advice (to avoid), and so much more!If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#014 - A quick recap of interesting ideas and themes from the first 10 interviews on the show.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#013 - In this episode I was excited to be joined by Dr. Michael Biocchi.  He teaches university courses on a variety of Computer Science topics. His courses on Udemy have been taken by 30,000+ professionals and he's even authored several books. Leading up to his current projects, Mike studied Computer Science during his undergrad, graduate, and post-graduate studies. Plus, he's got his CISSP and a ton of practical experience from working his way up from help desk to IT Director and onto security leadership roles.During our chat, Mike shared some wonderful ideas about the advantage of pursuing creative projects that challenge you to develop your security skills, how to think about balancing academic vs other education mediums, and so much more.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotesAnd visit Mike's personal website here:https://www.mikebiocchi.com/

#012 - In this episode I was honored to be joined by Michael Guirguis, M.D., who has some amazing expertise and experience. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a Medical Director for an ultra high net worth family office, he supports the San Bernardino County Sheriff's as a Deputy Flight Physician, and he's also a contributor to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals via the Technical Committee and Working Groups. In terms of education, he's a graduate of Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and also a Loma Linda Medical Center post-grad.During our chat, Michael shared his perspective on the role of emergency medical training in private security and executive protection. Plus, he discussed a number of ideas for improving how we all approach and think about medical training in our day to day roles.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#011 - In this episode I was lucky to be joined by the SUPER knowledgeable Dean Cornelison (CFE, CIFA, CIFI, FCLS), who's had an incredible career working fraud investigations over the years, and who is currently supporting Skopenow as a Solutions Architect — leading a number of projects including those around innovation.During our convo, Dean shared a ton of cool insights. First, about his career in insurance fraud investigations, then his thoughts on the importance of finding career roles that you're passionate about; surrounding yourself with great mentors and a solid network. Then finally we wrapped up the show with Dean's (excellent) book recommendations and his advice for aspiring practitioners.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#010 - In this episode I was joined by Nick Allen, a specialist in Environmental Safety and Emergency Management — specifically in the healthcare space. Prior to his current role, he spent the last few years supporting organizations as an intelligence analyst, and he also earned his masters in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness.Nick touched on a number of interesting topics such as transferable skills in moving from corporate intel to emergency management, the importance of people skills in healthcare, and much more.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#009 - In this episode I was joined by Carlos Francisco, security leader in Big Tech, advisor of university criminal justice programs, and also an author and podcaster as The Corporate Security Translator.Carlos shared some really cool insights about leadership in corporate security, (lesser known) skills that make a big impact for security professionals, and his experience & lessons learned in previous job hunts. If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotesAnd be sure to check out Carlos' podcast, The Corporate Security Translator:https://thecstpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

#008 - In this episode, Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder and Strategic Advisor of #NatSecGirlSquad and a number of other ventures in the national security space, joined us to chat about her career. Maggie talked about a range of topics such as her philosophy about security careers, why you should consider a liberal arts education, and her recommendations for young professionals that are interested in pursuing a similar path to her.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#007 - In this episode, Edward Ajaeb the President of Nighthawk Strategies, shared a ton of insights about the private investigations space. He shared about his experience being a paralegal — then starting his own firm,  what skills make one a successful investigator, and what challenges he's faced and overcome.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#006 - In this episode, Travis gives his quick thoughts about what challenges young professionals can expect to face in their very first security gig (regardless of subfield). Additionally, he puts out a call for someone interested in this topic to join a future (full) podcast session, to have a full discourse (DM him on LinkedIn if you're interested!).If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#005 - In this episode, we get the opportunity to learn about a niche aspect of investigative research.  Carolina Christofoletti, a passionate advocate and researcher, shares how she and her peers fight the proliferation of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Materials) on the Dark Web. In this chat we covered the role of OPSEC in sensitive investigations, how she approaches the process of conducting investigations, how cybercrime studies make her a better researcher, and how aspiring practitioners can get started down the same career path as her.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#004 - Very special guest, from a special organization. Jen Grant Holland, Special Agent and Chief of Civilian Talent Acquisition from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) joined to share with us about her extensive career in law enforcement and her advice for aspiring Special Agents. The conversation ranged from the types of projects that they work on at the AFOSI, the training involved, and how to standout as a candidate applying to join her organization.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#003 - A fun conversation with Anna Gorodetsky, Protective Intelligence Manager, fellow podcaster (see link below for her podcast), and mentor to aspiring practitioners. She shared her advice for young professionals interested in corporate intelligence, a one of a kind perspective on what elements prepare someone to be a good analyst, and also the path that led her to where she's at today.Listen to Anna's podcast, IMMIGRANT² and support her work here: https://alisadel.com/If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#002 - An intriguing conversation with Gareth Westwood, Global Security Intelligence Manager. He shared how his professional path led him from studying music composition, to military intelligence, and onto corporate intelligence. Topics covered include: job market challenges for practitioners, core competencies for intel analysts, and advice for aspiring practitioners. If you'd like to get the resources and show notes mentioned in this episode, go to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#001 - An hour long chat with Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects all over the world. Ilya shares with us the path that led him to his advisory role today, the seven domains of competence that are essential for flourishing as a security leader, and fun anecdotes that young and aspiring practitioners can learn from.To learn more about Ilya's projects supporting young professionals, check out Sphere State, his learning platform:https://spherestate.com/If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, head to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes

#000 - A short and sweet episode where Travis shares his vision of what you can expect in the first series of interviews that he holds with security practitioners from cyber, physical, risk, and other sub-fields. You can learn more about how he sees the first 52 ish episodes playing out here:https://thesecuritystudent.com/We hope this first episode gets you jazzed for the great list of security pros that will join the conversation in the future.If you'd like to get the links and show notes for this episode, head to:https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes