Podcasts about cic

Robbie is joined by return guest, Chris Comer, Director of Conservation at the Safari Club International Foundation from CIC in Vienna, Austria and the two talk about the fantastic research they are doing around large carnivores (specifically, leopards) across Southern Africa, to address the lack of data associated with these elusive creatures through a diverse, scaled, camera trap survey across multiple countries. If you have been paying attention lately, Safari Club International Foundation (SCIF) has really been stepping into some exciting conservation arenas and have a firm direction with respect to filling research gaps tied to large carnivores. Get to know the guest: https://safariclubfoundation.org/chris-comer/ Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Bar JP Safaris: https://www.barjpsafaris.com/  Teton Leather Company: https://www.tetonleather.com/#/  Arkansas Black Bear Collaringk: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/arkansas-black-bear-collaring/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vous avez surement déjà vécu ces rencontres qui vous bouleversent et qui vous donnent envie d'en savoir davantage sur la personne dont vous venez de faire la connaissance. C'est exactement ce qui s'est passé avec Claire, nous nous sommes rencontrées par l'intermédiaire de Magali Longvert, une de mes anciennes collègues du CIC. Nous avons pris un café ensemble et j'ai proposé à Claire de venir dans le podcast pour partager son parcours, comment elle était passée de France Travail à la sophrologie puis à l'ouverture d'Iris et Willy, un concept de spa pour les enfants. Nous sommes revenues sur la recherche du bon local, les travaux, l'ouverture, le recul sur les premiers mois et surtout l'organisation mise en place par Claire pour se sentir bien dans sa vie d'entrepreneure et de sportive aussi. Si vous avez aimé cette conversation et que vous avez envie de soutenir ce travail qu'est la création d'un podcast indépendant, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner sur votre plateforme d'écoute, à le noter, à laisser un commentaire et à le partager autour de vous, c'est par ces actions que le podcast sera visible alors merci à vous ! Maintenant, je laisse la place à cette conversation puissante, que j'ai eu la joie d'enregistrer avec Claire.Bonne écoute ! Ses recommandations culturelles :On est foutu, on pense trop ! Comment se libérer de Pensouillard le hamster, de Serge Marquis Sa recommandation d'invité :Alexandre Luna Son prochain rêve en tant que sportif : le marathon des sables et être volontaire aux JO d'hiver 2030Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In today's episode, Olivia is joined by Abimbola Olajide, serial social entrepreneur and Chief of Play, to explore tactile, hands-on facilitation and what it means to work with the whole person in the room. With a background spanning community convening, grief support, and corporate consultancy, Abimbola shares how she found her way into facilitation and why embodied, kinesthetic approaches are at the heart of everything she does. They talk about: ● paying close attention to embodied feeling when listening to stories ● how personal experience led to founding a CIC supporting people through life transitions ● her consultancy grounded in human-centred work, congruence, and her àjọṣe ("let's do it together") practice, using tools like LEGO Serious Play & modelling wax ● how metaphor, play and physical materials open up focus, emotion and better decision-making, even in corporate spaces. Quote highlights "The power of metaphor, but also using tactile with that, just allows people to go from 'fine'to actually 'this is what this model is saying today'... it gets from zero to deep really quick" "A decision doesnn;t have to be 'I need all the data, and then I need to be stressed... I can play about this'. The term would be blue sky thinking, but I call it purple cloud thinking" Links Today's guest: Abimbola Olajide — In Every Season CIC ; Atúnkò  https://atunko.co.uk/ & https://www.linkedin.com/in/abimbola-olajide-67a54b63/  Today's host: Olivia Bellas — Coach, Facilitator, Learning Experience Designer https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliviabellas/ To find out more about Facilitation Stories and the IAF England & Wales Chapter:

Dario MantovaniDroit, culture et société de la Rome antiqueCollège de FranceAnnée 2025-2026Le corps du droit, « Corpus Iuris ». Imaginer le droit par les métaphores corporelles dans la littérature juridique romaine (2)07 - La linéarité et la pesanteur : le droit et ses propriétés physiques imaginairesRésuméLes juristes pensent souvent le droit comme s'il était doté de propriétés physiques et mécaniques : il peut être rigide ou souple, lourd ou léger, étroit ou large. Le mot même de « droit » porte cette logique imaginaire : il évoque la ligne droite, le droit chemin, la rectitude. On répète pourtant que les Romains ne parlaient pas de directum, mais de ius, et que l'idée de « droit » ne se serait imposée qu'au Moyen Âge. Ce cours montre au contraire que la métaphore de la rectitude imprégnait déjà profondément le langage des juristes romains. L'étudier permet donc de mieux comprendre la construction de l'imaginaire juridique dans la longue durée.Mais le droit ne se pense pas seulement comme une ligne : il se pense aussi comme un poids. En confrontant le Pro Roscio Amerino de Cicéron à un texte du juriste Papinien, on prend conscience des racines profondes de cette représentation, mais aussi de ses transformations. Chez Cicéron, le poids de l'engagement demeure encore dans l'ordre moral : l'orateur pourrait toujours abandonner la défense de Roscius, quitte à perdre sa crédibilité et la confiance des autres. Chez Papinien, le droit transforme cet engagement en contrainte : le mandataire reste lié au poids qu'il a assumé en engageant sa fides.Ainsi, les métaphores de la ligne et du poids ne sont pas de simples ornements : elles structurent la manière dont les juristes pensent et interprètent le droit.

How prepared are we for high-consequence infectious diseases? In this episode of the 5 Second Rule Podcast, hosts Jess Fargher and Kelly Holmes dive deep into infection prevention strategies and emergency preparedness with Carrie Billman, a seasoned expert. They discuss the critical need for healthcare professionals to understand high-consequence infectious diseases, the role of robust protocols, and the importance of communication and training. Tune in to discover the insights that could save lives in future outbreaks! Hosted by: Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher About our Guest: Carrie Billman, MHPE, RN, CIC Carrie Billman MHPE, RN, CIC is a senior Infection Preventionist who serves as the Director of Education and Training for the Biocontainment Unit (BCU) at the Johns Hopkins Special Pathogen Center where she leads the design and implementation of training curriculum to prepare clinicians at Johns Hopkins and throughout HHS Region 3 to safely care for patients requiring high-level isolation. She leads the BCU Infection Prevention team and trained observer program and serves as an adjunct faculty for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. 

The men of the CIC have revved up their engines and headed to Radiator Springs to review 2011's Cars 2! Ben and Jason get animated for their first listener-requested review of 2026, leaving no spy trope easter egg undiscovered in this Pixar blockbuster. Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

Episode Info Celebrating her 26th year in the insurance industry, Meg McKeen, CIC, founded Adjunct Advisors LLC in 2018 with the essential belief that we can do more, and better, to support the professionals who choose a career here. Throughout her own career, working as an underwriter, agent, and leader within the industry, Meg has held a seat at the table during thousands of insurance negotiations. As an independent consultant, Meg now holds space at the crossroads of personal and professional development, for individuals and organizations as they grow their sales and leadership acumen through private coaching, consulting engagements, and the podcast she hosts, Bound & Determined℠. Known for her relatability and storytelling, Meg is a sought after speaker for insurance related conferences and events, as well as a regular columnist for Rough Notes magazine, and Meg's contributions to the insurance industry have been recognized with her inclusion in Insurance Business America's Hot 100 and Elite Women for 2021. A graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, Meg is currently a digital nomad in the midst of a thoughtful travel adventure. When she's not supporting insurance professionals, you can find Meg putting the "practice" into yoga practice, searching for the best vegan bakery, or cheering on her favorite independent musicians. Learn more at www.adjunctadvisors.com. Episode Overview: Meg's Industry Journey: From 26 years in insurance, including a pivotal moment of burnout and transition, to founding Bound & Determined. The "Bound & Determined" Podcast: Its genesis, purpose to support women in insurance by discussing life beyond the industry, and its evolution into live events and retreats. Culture and Connection: The significance of authentic connection and community in professional and personal life, contrasting with corporate environments that can stifle open dialogue. Personal Evolution and Success: How personal growth and changing definitions of success shape our professional paths and the importance of honoring that evolution. Navigating Change: Strategies for individuals seeking more intentionality and freedom in their careers, even when bound by traditional structures. The Human Element in Business: Emphasizing that despite technological advancements like AI, human connection and emotional well-being are paramount for organizational success. The Nomad Lifestyle: Meg's experience with a mobile lifestyle and how it has unlocked business opportunities and facilitated personal experiences. Advice for Creating Change: Practical steps for embracing curiosity, setting boundaries, seeking supportive communities, and prioritizing action over perfection when launching new ventures. This episode is brought to you by The Future of Insurance book series (future-of-insurance.com) from Bryan Falchuk. Follow the podcast at future-of-insurance.com/podcast for more details and other episodes. Music courtesy of Hyperbeat Music, available to stream or download on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music and more.

Markets shift, headlines create noise, and uncertainty rises, but what actually matters when building a resilient portfolio? How do you separate real risks from exaggerated fears and position yourself for long-term growth? In this episode, Robert Curtiss welcomes back Mark Gatto, Chief Executive Officer at CION Investments, to discuss the growing attention to private credit and the role of diversification in uncertain markets. They explore how AI concerns are shaping investor sentiment, why fund structure and liquidity matter, and how infrastructure investing offers long-term opportunity.  Mark also shares insights on manager selection, underwriting discipline, and how individual investors can access strategies once reserved for institutions. Key takeaways: How private credit continues gaining attention and why concerns around AI disruption may be overstated Why understanding fund structure, liquidity limits, and redemption mechanics is critical for investors How diversification across sectors and geographies helps reduce risk in changing market conditions The difference between direct investing and allocating capital to other managers in private markets Why infrastructure investing presents long-term growth potential across multiple sectors and assets And more! Resources: Educational videos (bottom of the page) Connect with Mark Gatto: LinkedIn: Mark Gatto CION Investments Connect with Robert Curtiss: rcurtiss@seia.com (626) 795-2944 About Robert Curtiss  LinkedIn: Robert Curtiss Facebook: Robert Curtiss SEIA LinkedIn: SEIA About Our Guest: Mark Gatto is Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Co-President of CION Investment Group, CION Investment Corporation (CIC), and CION Grosvenor Infrastructure Fund. He is also a Director and Co-Chief Executive Officer of CION Ares Diversified Credit Fund (CADC). Mr. Gatto serves on the investment committee of CIC and the investment allocation committee of CADC. Mr. Gatto joined CION in 1999. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Acquisitions Officer from May 2007 through January 2008. He served as Executive Vice President of Business Development from May 2006 through May 2007 and Vice President of Marketing from August 2005 through February 2006. He was also Associate General Counsel from November 1999 until October 2000. Previously, Mr. Gatto served as an executive at a leading international product development and marketing company from 2000 through 2003. Later, he co-founded a specialty business-consulting firm in New York City, where he served as its managing partner before re-joining CION in 2005. He was also an attorney in private practice prior to joining the firm. Mr. Gatto received an M.B.A. from the W. Paul Stillman School of Business at Seton Hall University, a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law, and a B.S. from Montclair State University.

Intrarea în colectivitate a unui copil este una dintre cele mai importante etape din viața unei familii. Observă că NU am zis din viața copilului… ci din viața familiei. De multe ori conversațiile și grijile, întrebările și organizarea sunt centrate pe copil. Teoretic. Înainte să înceapă procesul. Numai că, după ce procesul începe, multă lume e surprinsă de cât de mult din acest proces este, de fapt, despre… adulți. Despre părintele care știe că e sănătos ca al său copil să intre în colectivitate, dar care are o sută de gânduri despre cum va fi asta pentru puiul său… Și despre adulții pe mâna cărora alege acest părinte să-și lase puiul, câteva ore, în fiecare zi. “Greul este, de fapt, să se creeze conexiunea între adulți. Copilul se conectează mult mai ușor. :)” - asta mi-a zis Carmen Miron, fondatoarea CAMIGO - creșă, grădiniță, școală. Carmen are un drag de copii fenomenal! Ăsta e harul fiecărui cadru didactic care, cred eu, este MULT mai important pentru noi toți decât realizăm… Da - pentru multe familii intratul în colectivitate este despre întors la muncă după CIC, despre nevoia ca cineva să aibă grijă de copilul mic cât părinții fac ce au de făcut ca familia să fie în siguranță. Dar SE POATE ca această nevoie să se împletească echilibrat cu procesul de învățare și dezvoltare de care un copil are nevoie ca să devină independent, capabil, cu încredere în sine. În loc să fie despre încurajări am vrut ca-n această conversație să găsești ghidaj și perspective care să te ajute să adresezi întrebările potrivite atunci când cauți locul adecvat pentru copilul tău. Se poate să ai o listă de întrebări când cauți creșa sau grădinița potrivită pentru voi! Dar ascultă perspectivele lui Carmen, ca să pui în această listă întrebări care CHIAR să te ajute: Să alegi locul potrivit pentru familia voastră; Să ajungi cât mai repede să ai încredere în adulții care au grijă și îți educă puiul; Să conturezi un proces de acomodare lin, pentru voi toți. Descoperă perspective despre: de ce o singură vizită nu este suficientă pentru a înțelege o grădinițădiferența dintre programul unei zile și structura reală care influențează dezvoltarea copiluluice se întâmplă, de fapt, când copilul are o zi grea și nu vrea să participe de ce predictibilitatea este esențială pentru siguranța emoțională a copiilor cum se gestionează conflictele dintre copii și de ce acestea fac parte din procesul de învățarecum arată, în realitate, perioada de adaptare (și de ce nu durează două săptămâni)rolul părintelui în acest proces și de ce, de multe ori, adaptarea este mai mult despre adult decât despre copil. Ascultă cu răbdare. Și cu mintea deschisă. :) Audiție plăcută! De ce NU poți evalua o grădiniță dintr-o singură vizită (02:10)Cum îți dai seama dacă valorile sunt reale, nu doar marketing (05:10)Întrebările pe care părinții NU le pun când aleg o grădiniță (08:40)De ce structura zilei contează mai mult decât programul (12:00)Ce se întâmplă când copilul are o zi grea (15:30)Ce contează cu adevărat în comunicarea cu părinții (20:30)Diferența dintre „are cineva grijă de copil” și educație reală (25:00)Ce ar trebui să întrebi despre educatoare și echipă (29:30)Cum se gestionează schimbările de personal (33:30)De ce conflictele dintre copii sunt parte din procesul de învățare (38:30)Mușcăturile între copii – ce înseamnă, de fapt (44:30)Adaptarea la grădiniță: mituri vs realitate (49:30)Adaptarea copilului vs adaptarea părintelui (54:00)Există copii care nu se pot adapta? (57:30)

Host Deepa Thomas-Sutcliffe welcomes listeners to the seventh episode of Season 12 of the Meet the Mancunian podcast with Sean Chaplin, co-founder of Rehab Fitness. Sean shares how, after 30 years of addiction and 42 prison sentences, support from Acorn Recovery Services helped him rebuild his life in Manchester, motivating him to give back. He explains how he and his co-founders Kate and Liz created Rehab Fitness as a CIC offering free gym, yoga, boxing, and community activities to help people stay connected after therapy, build structure, and regain self-worth. Sean describes impact through testimonies, volunteer-led community work, and opportunities like PT courses and skydiving. He calls for kindness, reduced stigma, and greater empathy, and outlines plans to expand through partnerships and wider referrals.Did you know:  ·     Prison leavers in the UK face significant challenges with housing, employment, and rehabilitation, with approximately 50,000 individuals released annually.·     Around 35% of prison leavers require support for substance misuse according to a 2026 report. Key resource: Rehab Fitness Time stamps of key moments in the podcast episode &transcript: (01:32) From addiction to recovery(02:05) Starting Rehab Fitness(03:13) Defining success and hope(04:40) Real world impact stories(07:33) Challenges and funding(09:06) Motivation and staying well(10:34) Growth plans and how to help(13:32) Stigma and kindness

Support the pod and join out Patreon for bonus scenes, our entire backlog, and even more premium content!Hosts:Hosts: ⁠Damian Anaya⁠, ⁠Tim Lyons⁠Sound Design by NickIt's Tuesday and what a fun way to start off the day than with our pals Keller Paulson and Kelly Foy of The Tuesday Goodies!? You can see them perform every Tuesday at CiC at the Western Bar and Kitchen with The Tuesday Good Show. A fantastic show that brings together the best of improv, stand-up, sketch, characters, and more!Follow The Tuesday Goodshow on Instagram!Check out Cult Classic Coffee and use code IMPROV for 10% off your order!GuestsKelly FoyKeller Paulson

The CIC come in from the cold to share a brand new dossier filled with intel on the latest secret agent pop culture! Ben and Jason talk all things 007 First Light, as well as Jack Ryan and a number of other exciting new releases coming soon. Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

CPF, CNPJ, CIC, CSI, CNPQ, e CPI. São várias siglas neste episódio que discute os tumores cerebrais. Nossos queridos apresentadores dra.Veridiana Camargo, dr. Marcelo Corassa, dr. Fabio Schutz e dr. Fabio Kater sabatinam dra. Camilla Yamada sobre os testes moleculares e qual a evolução no tratamento dos tumores cerebrais e também o acesso à eles. Não deixe de se cadastrar no site do MOC e tenha acesso a diversos conteúdos de forma gratuita, incluindo episódios exclusivos do MOC Cast. mocbrasil.com Siga o MOC no Intagram: @mocbrasiloficial

durée : 00:59:10 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye - Alors que la République romaine est à l'agonie, victime d'une instabilité chronique marquée par des épisodes de guerres civiles particulièrement violents, Cicéron se pose en défenseur des institutions républicaines. Une voix dans la cohue, qu'on fera définitivement taire. - réalisation : Carla Michel, Axel Dubois, Corinne Amar, Riyad Cairat, Nassim El Kabli, Luna Hadjla - invités : Thomas Bénatouïl Professeur d'histoire de la philosophie antique à l'Université de Lille et membre de l'UMR Savoirs, Textes, Langage, Claudia Moatti Historienne en études romaines anciennes, professeure d'histoire romaine à l'Université Paris 8 et professeure auxiliaire en droit et lettres à l'Université de Californie du Sud. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:31 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye - Profondément liée à la question du citoyen vertueux, la question de la vie bonne chez Cicéron, engagé dans la juste conduite des affaires de la cité, se nourrit de multiples influences. Stoïcisme, traditions romaines et platonisme nous invitent à la vertu pour nous accomplir. - réalisation : Carla Michel, Axel Dubois, Corinne Amar, Riyad Cairat, Nassim El Kabli, Luna Hadjla - invités : Christelle Veillard Maître de conférences en philosophie à l'Université Paris Nanterre, Sabine Luciani Professeure de langue et littérature latines à l'université d'Aix-Marseille, membre du Centre Textes et Documents de la Méditerranée Antique et Médiévale Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:58:59 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye - Que puis-je espérer connaitre ? Cette question a traversé toute la philosophie antique, au moins depuis Socrate et les premiers philosophes. Inspiré de l'académie platonicienne, Cicéron développe une théorie de la connaissance qui jette le doute sur la possible certitude. - réalisation : Carla Michel, Axel Dubois, Antoine Ravon, Corinne Amar, Riyad Cairat, Nassim El Kabli, Luna Hadjla - invités : Carlos Lévy Professeur émérite de littérature et philosophie romaines à l'université de Paris Sorbonne, Jeanne Ravaute Docteure en Sciences de l'Antiquité Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Summary In this milestone 100th episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc Schein sits down with one of the most influential figures in cyber insurance, Bob Parisi. Widely regarded as a pioneer in the space, Parisi reflects on the origins of cyber insurance, tracing its roots back to the late 1990s during the dot-com boom and the early recognition that traditional insurance products were not equipped to handle emerging digital risks. Parisi shares a candid look at how cyber insurance evolved from a niche product designed for tech companies into a critical component of enterprise risk management. From the early days of privacy breach notification laws to the growing realization that business interruption and operational dependency on technology represent the true magnitude of cyber risk, the conversation highlights the key inflection points that shaped today's market. The discussion also explores how the insurance industry has responded to ongoing complexity and volatility. From “silent cyber” to the challenges of aligning capacity across a fragmented marketplace, Parisi explains why cyber insurance still exhibits characteristics of an emerging market—even after decades of development. He emphasizes the importance of integrating cyber coverage with broader risk management strategies rather than treating it as a standalone solution. Looking ahead, Marc and Bob dive into some of the most pressing issues facing the industry today, including geopolitical risk, evolving privacy regulations, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. Parisi offers a grounded perspective, arguing that while AI introduces new complexities, it should ultimately be understood as another form of technology—one that must be managed thoughtfully rather than feared outright. Throughout the conversation, Parisi reinforces a consistent theme: the importance of balance. Whether discussing underwriting practices, organizational governance, or emerging technologies, he highlights the need for measured, informed decision-making. As cyber risk continues to evolve, this episode provides valuable insight into how organizations, insurers, and brokers can navigate uncertainty with clarity and discipline. 5 Key Takeaways Cyber insurance has deeper roots than most people realize. It began in the late 1990s and has evolved through multiple distinct phases—not just the post-2015 “boom” many reference. The real risk isn't privacy—it's operational dependency on technology. Business interruption and reliance on digital infrastructure are the true drivers of loss. Cyber should never be treated in isolation. It must be integrated with other lines of coverage and broader risk management strategies. The market still struggles with fragmentation and alignment. Despite abundant capacity, insurers often cannot align on large risks due to differing approaches and models. AI is not fundamentally different—it's just another technology. The real concern is not AI itself, but the speed at which it is being adopted. 5 Key Quotes “AI is technology. Plain and simple.” “We've been doing this for almost 30 years… I'm not sure at what point it gets called a mature market.” “The biggest problem has always been the dependence upon technology.” “If you're going to write cyber, do it with the appropriate policy, underwriting, pricing, and reserving.” “It's not the technology itself that concerns me—it's the speed of adoption.” About Our Guest Bob Parisi is a widely recognized leader in the cyber insurance industry and one of the pioneers behind the development of modern cyber insurance products. With a career spanning nearly three decades, he has played a key role in shaping how insurers underwrite and manage cyber risk, from the early days of the dot-com era to today's complex digital landscape. Currently serving in a senior underwriting role at Munich Re, Parisi is known for his deep expertise, practical perspective, and influence across the insurance and risk management community. Follow Our Guest LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn

Podlitiek se gedagtes oor Malema se vonnisverrigtinge en die nuwe DA leierskap.

The men of the CIC have hopped in the Shaguar and headed back to 1999 to review Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me! Ben and Jason get their mojo running and discuss all things groovy in the second chapter of the Austin Powers franchise. Join us for a shagadelic time, baby!   Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

Summary On this episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc is chattin' with Ben Wilcox, Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ProArch. Their chat opens by focusing on high-impact, practical ways organizations can reduce cyber risk. Ben highlights identity as the top priority: his team moved to passkeys to remove passwords and lower the attack surface. He stresses that threat actors increasingly use man-in-the-middle techniques and that AI has accelerated the automation of credential-theft, which makes strengthening identity controls essential. The chat then moves to AI and data governance. Ben describes rolling out visibility tools to monitor internal AI use — what prompts users run and what data is fed into models — and pairing that with data labeling and classification. He warns organizations to restrict where AI tools are allowed and to implement compensating data controls to prevent accidental or intentional leaks of sensitive information. Ben cautions that AI and cybersecurity must be adopted in parallel, because AI will reveal existing misconfigurations and permission drift. He gives practical examples (like Copilot showing information a user shouldn't see because of incorrect permissions) to illustrate how AI surfaces weaknesses in access controls. The takeaway is that AI can be a force-multiplier but also a magnifier of existing security gaps. On leadership and tradeoffs, Ben explains how combining CTO and CSO responsibilities can be an enabler if balanced correctly. He argues for marrying a product/technology lens with a risk lens, leveraging internal expertise, and making business enablement and security complementary so organizations can move quickly while maintaining the right groundwork. Finally, Ben addresses translating cyber risk into financial terms for CFOs and boards. He recommends business impact analysis—linking key system outages (e.g., Active Directory) to production downtime costs—to quantify risk and justify security investments. He shares real incident cost ranges (low seven figures to tens of millions in some cases), underscores the role of compensating controls, and concludes with a call to monitor industry trends, assess outage and reputational costs, and prioritize risk reduction. Key Points Identity-first approach: move away from passwords (passkeys) and reduce reliance on MFA tokens that can be intercepted or automated by attackers. AI visibility and data controls: monitor internal AI usage, restrict sites/tools, and enforce labeling/classification to prevent data leakage. AI exposes existing weaknesses: adopting AI without fixing permission drift and misconfigurations surfaces risks rather than hiding them. Speed and detection advantage: AI can accelerate detection and response in SOCs—gaining even seconds can materially reduce impact. Translate risk to business terms: use business impact analysis to quantify downtime costs and build the financial case for security investments and insurance. Key Quotes “Last year we took the initiative and we moved to pass keys.” “AI has sped up that weaponization and being able to turn that around and get those tokens automatically.” “AI is going to expose the weaknesses that are inherent within your security controls that you already have in place.” “If we can get even 5 seconds faster or 10 seconds faster or 20 seconds faster, sometimes that makes a difference.” “And that’s why they should have bought cyber insurance.” About Our Guest Ben Wilcox is a seasoned technology leader with over 25 years of experience driving innovation and solving complex business challenges. Serving as both Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at ProArch, Ben combines a forward-looking vision with a hands-on approach to cybersecurity. He is passionate about leveraging technology to accelerate business outcomes while embedding security best practices into organizational culture and operations. Ben's strategic mindset and dedication to excellence have strengthened ProArch's resilience and helped protect clients' data and systems. Outside of work, Ben channels his relentless drive into racing as an instructor and competitor with the Northeast Audi Club, and enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with his family. As he puts it, “Security isn’t just about defending against threats—it’s about enabling trust, protecting growth, and ensuring every decision we make strengthens the foundation of the business.” Follow Our Guest LinkedIn | Website About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn

In this episode of Can Marketing Save the Planet, we are joined by Cathy Benwell, Co-Founder of CIC, A Good Thing. A Good Thing is a brilliant platform with a beautifully simple, yet truly impactful exchange idea, connecting businesses that have surplus items to local charities that gratefully receive items they need. Like many impact focused ventures, Cathy and her husband founded A Good Thing over a dinner table conversation about a cupboard full of nearly new laptops doing nothing. Cathy was working for a charity called Home Start and her colleagues were battling daily with machines that were so slow you could make a cup of tea waiting for them to boot up. Putting the two things together, they believed there was more opportunity than just that one single exchange. That moment of realisation, and the lockdown downtime that followed, gave them the opportunity to explore the ‘gaps', becoming the seed of a platform which now operates UK-wide, matching businesses' unwanted goods with charities' expressed needs. The platform works both ways, businesses list what they have, and charities list what they need. From furniture and tech to branded merchandise, construction materials, and even a life-size inflatable elephant, Cathy has seen it all. Critically, it addresses a dynamic Cathy witnessed first hand, which is the fact that charities often feel they can't say no to donations, ending up with things they don't need. "It can become a headache for the charity, she explains, “we took on Easter eggs (500 of them), which ended up in an enormous pile in this tiny office." The ability to request exactly what's needed has been a game-changer for both sides. What makes A Good Thing so compelling is its dual benefit and genuine win-win. Businesses reduce waste, avoid disposal costs, and free up warehouse space, while charities receive vital resources for free. The platform is free to use, supported by voluntary business subscriptions, and its marketing has grown entirely organically through word of mouth and passionate advocates within the community. As Cathy puts it, "It's an incredibly simple message, a really simple story. It's a no-brainer." Cathy hopes to see every UK business using a platform like A Good Thing in the future, and with international pilots in the US, France, and the Netherlands they are looking at expanding the impact. Her advice to Marketers is to focus on the human story. "Telling the human story rather than just focusing on the numbers really, really draws people in." Tune in as we talk to Cathy about: How her platform connects business surplus with charity need. Why enabling charities to request what they actually need transforms the dynamic of corporate giving. The astonishing range of items donated and what it tells us about business waste. Why A Good Thing remains focused on their core proposition and has chosen not to measure carbon or financial impact as part of what they do. How word of mouth, passionate volunteers, community and a simple story can scale a circular economy solution. If you're keen to get involved, we've shared plenty of ways you can connect with A Good Thing: Cathy's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-b-a1408768/ Via Email cathy@agoodthing.org.uk And more links via web and socials: www.agoodthing.org.uk www.facebook.com/agoodthing.org.uk www.x.com/agoodthing_uk www.linkedin.com/company/agoodthing-org-uk www.instagram.com/agoodthing_uk Enjoy… ________________________________________________________________________ About us… We help Marketers save the planet. 

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   In this episode, Justin interviews Tom Armstrong, a Global Risk Director for Comcast and the President of the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter. Tom shares what inspired him to pivot from studying music education to studying risk and insurance, and how his professors guided and inspired him into a career in risk management. Tom went directly from graduation into a risk management role, eventually landing at Comcast just as it acquired NBCUniversal, transforming from an ISP and cable supplier into a multimedia and theme park powerhouse. Tom discusses how the Risk Management Department works at Comcast. Tom tries to build long-term relationships with his interns that endure when they move on. The RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter is the host chapter for RISKWORLD 2026, held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The chapter is also celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Tom shares his enthusiasm for these events and for a member reception on May 1st, linking the chapter's 75th Anniversary to RISKWORLD. Listen for ideas on advancing in your risk career and in your RIMS chapter.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:14] Public registration is open for RISKWORLD 2026, which will be held from May 3rd through 6th in Philadelphia. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [:28] About this episode of RIMScast. Our guest is Tom Armstrong. He is a Global Risk Management Director at Comcast. He is also the President of the Delaware Valley Chapter of RIMS, which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary. Lots to discuss! But first… [:59] RIMS Virtual Workshops. The next RIMS-CRMP Exam Prep Course will be on April 21st and 22nd, and then again on June 9th and 10th. Registration links are in this episode's notes. [1:13] On April 15th, we have a virtual workshop covering "Emerging Risks", led by Joseph Mayo. Register today and strengthen your risk knowledge. RIMS members always enjoy deep discounts on the virtual workshops. [1:30] Webinars. On April 16th, Zurich and World Travel Protection will present "Navigating the New Global Risk Landscape: Lessons for Business Travelers in Unstable Times". Register for webinars at RIMS.org/webinars and through the links in this episode's show notes. [1:47] Folks, for more RIMS content, head over to YouTube and subscribe to @RIMSOfficialChannel. There you will find video podcasts, RIMScast Canada video podcasts, and other informative and entertaining content from RIMS. [2:05] On with the Show! Our guest today is a Director of Global Risk Management at Comcast. He oversees construction, crime, contracts, and executive risks. [2:16] We will learn what it takes to be a Global Risk Director for one of the top communications companies in the world, as well as a household name and brand. [2:27] We're also going to talk about all the joviality surrounding the Delaware Valley Chapter as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary. They happen to be the host city for RISKWORLD 2026, so we'll learn what they have in store for us. Let's get to it! [2:43] Interview! Tom Armstrong, welcome to RIMScast! [3:10] Tom says he is fortunate to hold the positions of Global Risk Director for Comcast and President for the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter. In each case, he is one of a team that makes it happen. [3:47] Tom shares his career path. He went to Temple University intending to major in music education, to learn to conduct high school choirs and marching bands. After two and a half years into his degree, he decided it was not for him. [4:11] Tom transferred to the business school, where he was fortunate to take an Introduction to Risk course taught by Professor Barbara Manaka, now Chairman of the department there. She told him he'd make a great risk manager. [4:27] With help from Professor Manaka, Professor Robert Drennan, and the rest of the wonderful staff at Temple, Tom finished his four-year degree in only five years! He was one of the few to be hired into a risk management role straight out of school. [4:43] He started at CDI. In 2008, the position was eliminated, and Tom moved over to Aramark. He spent about three and a half years at the risk department. Then he got a call that Comcast was looking for someone to help them with the review of insurance language in contracts. [5:01] Tom was a contractor for his first 18 months at Comcast. A new risk manager came on board, Sandy Aspinall, and he brought Tom in-house as a senior analyst to review insurance language in contracts. [5:24] Tom was able to add on some additional scope, supporting construction, property, executive risks, the crime program, and whatever comes up that needs some support. Like the rest of the team, he's happy to step up. [5:57] Tom says that he never had a great talent for music. What he really liked was the community that a marching band or a choir brought to him as a kid in high school. He has found that this industry can give him a lot of the same community. [6:09] Community is why Tom wants to be a part of RIMS. It's why he stepped up to lead a RIMS chapter. It's why he appreciates his peers at Comcast. [6:23] Tom joined RIMS through meeting participation early in his career, in 2009 or 2010. Aramark supported his involvement in visiting and joining certain meetings. In 2017, he stepped up to be Treasurer of the Delaware Valley Chapter. He's been President for about three years. [6:46] Some staffing changes happened in the RIMS and the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter in 2017 and 2018, opening up positions like Treasurer. Tom mentions former Treasurer Deborah Saunders and former RIMS President Robert Cartwright Jr., now a huge asset to the chapter. [7:53] Tom says he enjoys his work. He is one of six Directors and Senior Directors on the team, each reporting up to Sandy Aspinall. They each have their slice of the business. Tom gets to work on some really cool stuff. [8:03] Comcast deals with cable and internet delivery. Tom says there are some fun elements to it. They deal with theme parks and movie studios. They put solar panels on roofs. When Tom joined Comcast, he thought it was a boring cable company, but it is light-years more than that. [8:42] Tom and his peers sit at the corporate level at Comcast but have responsibilities across almost all Comcast subsidiaries, with a few exceptions that have their own approach to risk. They have no line authority over any of the subsidiaries. [8:58] Tom says everything we do is through demonstrating our value and persuading through convincing arguments. Risk Management doesn't say, "You have to do it this way." [9:14] They say, "You're not going to say Risk Management approved this, unless we work together and we provide you with the advice that we think will let you do your business in a way that protects the organization while letting you do the cool and inventive things that you do." [9:39] From day one, Tom's been involved in the review of insurance language in contracts. His team reviews 1,500 contracts in a year. They care about what they're doing, from the smallest contracts to the biggest engagements. They inform business leaders to make good choices. [10:21] For Tom, contracts are a framework through which he can look at the operations of the business. If contractors are going to enter customers' homes, they need commercial general liability to make any damages right. [10:38] Similarly, for people who handle customer data, design attractions in Comcast parks, or license intellectual property that Comcast distributes. In all of those situations, Comcast cares about how they engage. [11:07] Tom says the nature of the business to which they apply the risk framework has changed again and again. When Tom came on in 2012 as a contractor, Comcast was just starting to acquire NBCUniversal. [11:22] They went from an Internet Service Provider and a cable operator to a multimedia powerhouse with theme parks, movie studios, and TV production. That was a massive shift in how Comcast operates, and Risk Management had to learn to manage a new suite of risks. [11:42] That happened in a different way when Comcast bought and started operating Sky UK a few years ago. Every time Comcast introduces another element of business, Risk Management has to figure out how that fits into how they manage risk. [12:08] Peacock is a huge piece of the puzzle in terms of how Comcast is approaching its consumers and delivering content. [12:16] From a risk perspective, it mirrors what Comcast used to do from a linear distribution, but through very new channels and with less mature partners. Risk Management has to think about how the partners are capitalizing their exposures and how that cascades onto Comcast. [12:32] A Quick Break! RIMS is once again supporting the FERMA Global Risk Manager Survey 2026. [12:43] Now in its second consecutive global edition, the survey, led by FERMA, brings together insights from Europe, the U.S., Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Africa, offering a truly international perspective on how the risk management profession is evolving. [12:58] Surveys are anonymous, and the final report is free. The deadline to participate is March 31st. A link is in this episode's show notes. [13:08] RISKWORLD 2026 will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. RISKWORLD attracts more than 10,000 risk professionals from across the globe. It's time to Connect, Cultivate, and Collaborate with them. [13:25] Booth sales are open now. General registration and speaker registration are also open right now. Marketplace and hospitality badges are now available. Links are in this episode's show notes, and be sure to check out RIMS.org for more information. [13:43] The RIMS Western Regional Conference will be held from October 4th through the 7th in Seattle, Washington. Registration is open, and you can also submit a session. Visit RIMSWesternRegional.com and the link in this episode's show notes for more information. [14:00] Let's Return to Our Interview with RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter President Tom Armstrong!  [14:23] A former colleague told Tom: You've got to be nosy to do this job! Commonly, someone will give you an answer that they think you want to hear when you start asking risk questions. [14:36] You have to ask at least five times. Why is it like this? How are you going to achieve that? How much is this really going to cost? Your vendor said that buying insurance is expensive, but can they define expensive? For all those questions, you can't just take an answer at face value. [14:55] There has to be a level of ethics and willingness to behave with integrity, as well as a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. [15:14] Tom says most of his regular partners understand the questions he's going to ask now. He doesn't have to ask why as often as he used to, because they've already done some of that work. [15:23] Tom says it helps to know your partners and the mindset they've brought to their conversations with their vendors. [15:34] Tom has one direct report, Juliana, who started two years ago to help him with some contract review work and let him focus on other things. Over the past four years, Tom has had four different interns. Two of them just won a CICA award. [16:34] To help build the future of the industry, Tom gives work to interns not as busy work, but work that can be put to a demonstrable use. [16:42] One intern helped move file storage from a network drive to a new SharePoint. Another helped finish a streamlined intranet page to deliver advice to internal colleagues. [16:59] All of that came with a reason to go and talk to every colleague and understand how their work fits into the risk management picture. Tom tries to find ways to make the intern's work meaningful. [17:19] The two interns posted about their CICA captive award. They have kept in touch with Tom and recently texted him for advice. Tom tries to build long-term relationships. [17:42] Tom says Comcast's Risk Management department has been fairly stable for the last few years. It would be great to have more hands on deck, but there is a budget, just like there is in every department in the organization. [18:15] Tom says in Orlando, they have Universal's Epic Universe, which opened in Spring 2025. They still have Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure and Volcano Bay theme parks. Tom says Epic Universe was such a cool project to work on. Tom started on it in late 2018. [18:35] Tom says they put the park together with their partners at Universal Creative. Tom's part was to insure it. [18:52] In 2020, as COVID started to become more noticeable, Tom was just about to bind coverage on the construction program for Epic Universe. It was a massive undertaking on 2,000 acres. There were 1,200 contractors with 7,000 people on site. [19:09] Just as Tom was about to hit Bind, COVID happened. They had to pause their whole marketing efforts and, about nine months later, re-market the entire program, deal with all of the changing supply chain issues that came along with COVID. [19:25] Comcast is very proud to have opened Universal's Epic Universe last year. It has been met with enthusiastic public reception. [19:36] Justin says that this episode was recorded on March 13th, six years to the day after a national emergency was declared for COVID-19. Tom was in Italy for his wedding on that day, and they had to cancel due to COVID and come home. They finished the wedding last year. [20:13] Justin says that for a risk manager, taking a theme park from conception to completion has to be a dream job. When people tell Tom insurance is boring, he asks them if they've ever received an email about the Ministry of Magic, or a giant theme park like Epic. [20:54] Last November, Sandy took the Global Risk Management Department to Orlando for an off-site all-hands meeting. They walked through the park and experienced some of the rides. It was nice to get back to the park without a hard hat after the construction site inspections. [21:30] Another Quick Break! The Spencer Educational Foundation's Risk Manager on Campus application period will open on April 1st, 2026, and it will close on June 30th. Grant awardees, colleges, and universities are typically notified in September. [21:55] The Course Development Grant application deadline for Interval Number 2 will be on June 15th, 2026. Award notifications will be sent out in late July. [22:10] General Grant applications will open on May 1st, 2026, and the application deadline is July 30th. Internship Grant applications open on August 15th and close on October 15th. [22:22] Links to each of these grants are in this episode's show notes. Visit SpencerEd.org for more information. [22:31] Let's Conclude Our Interview with RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter President Tom Armstrong. [22:53] The Delaware Valley Chapter is celebrating its 75th year. They were close to New York, so they were the second chapter to be established. Tom said they've had a series of amazing individuals in the chapter, including Robert Cartwright, Jr., who have made the chapter what it is. [23:26] Tom says the chapter has a rich pool of talent in the Philadelphia area. "Delaware Valley" refers to the river, not just the state of Delaware. It's the Greater Philadelphia Area. Ben Franklin founded the first insurance company in Philadelphia. The city has a long history of insurance. [23:46] There are many awesome companies headquartered in Philadelphia, including Comcast and Aramark. The great professionals in the area have enthusiasm and a willingness to step in. [24:06] Tom says the chapter has a hard-headed insistence on continuing to persist. Like in a lot of organizations, coming out of COVID, it has been harder to keep people showing up in person. They hold meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 8:00 a.m. That can be a tough trek. [24:32] Some members drive two hours to attend the meeting. The chapter is looking at the results of recent member surveys and might be making some changes to improve attendance. The chapter has a great community, and they try to foster what's already there. [25:04] Tom says the chapter has a couple of popular social events. Golf is huge. A Phillies Outing is aimed toward both rising risk professionals and mature risk professionals. Last year, they showed up at Citizens Bank Park with 65. That kind of event helps engage members. [25:35] The chapter partners with local Universities. Chapter VP Rory Magargee partnered last year with St. Joseph's University and helped them win a Black & Gold Award through Gamma Iota Sigma for the Networking for Newbies event to help students interact with professionals. [26:05] Justin says that the rising risk professionals were in high school or middle school when COVID hit. Professionals have been tracking how that would play out later on in their careers and personal lives. Students had gotten used to a virtual setting and then had to transition back. [26:49] Tom says, based on a recent membership survey, the chapter is looking at changing the upcoming programming year, starting in September, to preserve what works in the current approach and enhance it to bring in some folks who might not attend in person at 8:00 a.m. [27:31] From May 3rd through 6th, RISKWORLD 2026 will be in Philadelphia. The Delaware Valley Chapter will focus on its membership to celebrate its 75th year. [28:00] On Friday, May 1st, chapter members, some RIMS leaders, and sponsors will gather at a reception at a venue soon to be announced. Tom extends his thanks to the sponsors who are making it possible. [28:20] The chapter is passionate about Philadelphia. Tom is looking forward to RISKWORLD 2026 and showing the industry the best that Philadelphia has to offer. [28:25] It's not just the chapter's 75th year; it's also the 76th year of RIMS. It's also 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia. [28:43] To learn more about the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter and apply for membership, visit DelawareValley.RIMS.org or find them on LinkedIn, or email any of the Board members. [28:53] Tom, it has been a pleasure to see you again and to get to know you through this episode. I look forward to seeing you at RISKWORLD 2026 from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia. Congratulations again on your 75th! [29:11] Special thanks again to Tom Armstrong for joining us here on RIMScast. We wish him and all the members of the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter, past and present, a Happy 75th Anniversary! [29:23] A link to the chapter's page is in this episode's show notes. We look forward to seeing many of those Delaware Valley Chapter members at RISKWORLD, which will be held from May 3rd through the 6th in Philadelphia. Visit RIMS.org/RISKWORLD to register. [29:41] Plug Time! You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in the show notes. [30:09] RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate and help you reach them! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [30:28] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [30:45] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [31:01] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. [31:16] Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. Please remember to subscribe to RIMScast on your favorite podcasting app. You can email us at Content@RIMS.org. [31:28] Practice good risk management, stay safe, and thank you again for your continuous support!   Links: RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter RISKWORLD 2026 Registration — Open for exhibitors, members, and non-members! Reserve your booth at RISKWORLD 2026! Spencer Educational Foundation — Scholarships and Grants | Open Calls and Timelines. RIMS-CRO Certificate Program In Advanced Enterprise Risk Management | April‒June 2026 Cohort | Led by James Lam RIMS Western Regional Conference — Oct. 4‒7, 2026 | Seattle, WA | Register Today and Submit an Educational Session! RIMS Risk Management magazine | Contribute RIMS Now RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) | Insights Video Series Featuring Joe Milan! The Strategic and Enterprise Risk Center RIMS Diversity Equity Inclusion Council RIMS-CRMP Story, featuring John Button RIMScast Canada — Episodes Now Live RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy FERMA Global Risk Manager Survey 2026 Upcoming RIMS-CRMP Prep Virtual Workshops: RIMS-CRMP Exam PrepApril 21‒22, 2026 | June 9‒10 Full RIMS-CRMP Prep Course Schedule See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops "Risk Appetite Management" | March 25‒26 "Claims Management" | April 7‒8 "Emerging Risks" | April 15 | Register Now! Upcoming RIMS Webinars: "Navigating the New Global Risk Landscape: Lessons for Business Travelers in Unstable Times" | April 16 | Presented by Zurich and World Travel Protection RIMS.org/Webinars   Related RIMScast Episodes: "The Value of Risk Management: Inside the RIMS 2025 Compensation Survey" "RIMS 2025 Goodell Award Winner Randy Nornes" "Investing In Yourself with RIMS 2026 President Manny Padilla"   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: "Secondary Perils, Major Risks: The New Face of Weather-Related Challenges" | Sponsored by AXA XL (New!) "The ART of Risk: Rethinking Risk Through Insight, Design, and Innovation" | Sponsored by Alliant "Mastering ERM: Leveraging Internal and External Risk Factors" | Sponsored by Diligent "Cyberrisk: Preparing Beyond 2025" | Sponsored by Alliant "The New Reality of Risk Engineering: From Code Compliance to Resilience" | Sponsored by AXA XL "Change Management: AI's Role in Loss Control and Property Insurance" | Sponsored by Global Risk Consultants, a TÜV SÜD Company "Demystifying Multinational Fronting Insurance Programs" | Sponsored by Zurich "Understanding Third-Party Litigation Funding" | Sponsored by Zurich "What Risk Managers Can Learn From School Shootings" | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog "Simplifying the Challenges of OSHA Recordkeeping" | Sponsored by Medcor "How Insurance Builds Resilience Against An Active Assailant Attack" | Sponsored by Merrill Herzog "Third-Party and Cyber Risk Management Tips" | Sponsored by Alliant   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RISK PAC | RIMS Advocacy RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center RIMS-CRMP Stories — Featuring RIMS President Manny Padilla!   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model®   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guest: Tom Armstrong, ARM, CRM, CRIS, CIC, Director, Global Risk Management at Comcast President of the RIMS Delaware Valley Chapter   Production and engineering provided by Podfly.

Vous aimez les histoires de Pierrot. et Poupouche ? Rendez vous sur le podcast 100% dédié à celles-ciC'est ici https://pod.link/1854418839?view=apps&sort=popularity Vous aimez écouter "Encore une histoire"? Vous allez adorer lire "Encore une histoire".Selection des livres issus du podcast ici: https://tinyurl.com/u4rh9b8uCe podcast est interprété par Céline Kallmann, réalisé par Alexandre Ferreira et produit par Benjamin Muller.Retrouvez-nous sur Instagram Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this CE Podcast Judy, Dr. Sarah Capalla and Jenny Ballard discusses the impact of the impending CMS movement towards imposing Hospital Onset Bacteremia (HOB) reporting.  The conversation discusses education, leadership, and the use of medical technologies to prevent vascular access harm.The learning objectives are:•       Explain what Hospital-Onset Bacteremia and Fungemia (HOB) are•       List the types of vascular access catheters, both venous and arterial, associated with Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAIs)•       Discuss what cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive is and highlight the features that make it valuable for caring for and maintaining vascular access catheters•       Review research findings and real-world examples showing cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive used with patients of all agesThis presentation will award the attendee with 1 contact hour of continuing education. The Association for Vascular Access is an accredited continuing education provider through the California Board of Registered Nurses. Provider #: CEP12371.This Podcast will be available 60 days and offers 1 CE until May 20, 2026.Listen to the end of the podcast for instructions on how to claim your CE. Support the show

DIMANCHE 15 MARS 2026Luc Moger - Château Princé (Val de Loire)Aux portes d'Angers, le Château Princé s'étend sur une butte de schistes à Saint-Melaine-sur-Aubance, avec une histoire viticole remontant au XIᵉ siècle. Converti en agriculture biologique et conduit en biodynamie, le domaine de 15 ha cultive chenin et cabernet franc pour exprimer la minéralité de ses sols.Catherine Chambaud - Conseil International de la Chasse et de la conservation du GibierFondé en 1930 à Paris, le Conseil International de la Chasse et de la Conservation du Gibier (CIC) œuvre pour la préservation de la faune sauvage et de ses habitats. Il promeut une chasse durable et éthique, soutenue par la science, comme outil de gestion responsable de la biodiversité. Présent dans le monde entier, le CIC rassemble scientifiques, gestionnaires et chasseurs pour concilier conservation et usages responsables.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dr. Cory shares his top picks for the best invisible hearing aids of 2026 and explains how today's smallest devices deliver clearer speech and smarter automatic adjustments. He reviews custom IIC and CIC models, covering sound quality, battery life, AI features, and tinnitus sound therapy. If you want discreet hearing aids with strong performance in noise and minimal visibility, this guide breaks down the pros, cons, and key differences to help you choose.Get started with Treble Health:Schedule a complimentary telehealth consultation: treble.health/free-telehealth-consultation Take the tinnitus quiz: https://treble.health/tinnitus-quiz-1Download the Ultimate Tinnitus Guide: 2024 Edition: https://treble.health/tinnitus-guide-2025

The CIC take you around the world one more time with part 2 of their cosmically vast review of Moonraker! Ben & Jason jump out of the Bondola and into one of Drax's shuttles to cover the second half of this 1979 spy-fi epic! Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

Summary In this episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc Schein is chattin' with Mike Armistead, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 40 years of experience, including more than 20 years as a vendor in the cybersecurity space. The conversation opens with a discussion about the challenges security leaders face in 2026. Mike highlights the complexity of their role, comparing it to that of a CFO managing financial risk, but notes that cybersecurity leaders often lack the comprehensive management tools that CFOs have. He emphasizes the fragmented nature of cybersecurity tools and the difficulty in stitching together disparate signals to form a coherent security posture. Mike further explains that the human element is the critical glue in cybersecurity programs. The effectiveness of security teams depends heavily on the leadership and the ability of individuals to contextualize technical signals within the business environment. This need for situational awareness is driving interest in AI technologies, particularly on the defender side, to augment human capabilities and expand the scope and depth of security operations. The chat then shifts to the role of AI in cybersecurity products. Mike observes that while AI is increasingly integrated into detection tools, the industry has largely shifted focus away from prevention. He advocates for a strategic return to prevention, where AI can play a significant role in helping security leaders develop and implement risk mitigation strategies tailored to their organizations. Mike stresses the importance of a holistic approach that goes beyond real-time detection to include employee training, access control, and disaster recovery. Addressing the challenges faced by middle-market organizations, Mike points out that these companies are often expected to meet the same cybersecurity standards as large enterprises but with far fewer resources. He advises middle-market CISOs to prioritize protecting their most critical assets—their “crown jewels”—and to have candid conversations with leadership about realistic security goals. This pragmatic approach helps ensure that limited resources are focused on the highest risks rather than attempting to cover every possible threat. Finally, Mike shares information about a community he helped start called the Security Impact Circle, which focuses on cybersecurity leadership issues such as board engagement. This community facilitates workshops that bring together CSOs and board directors to bridge the communication gap and align security priorities with business needs. Mike encourages listeners to visit securityimpactcircle.org to learn more and get involved. Five Key Points Covered Cybersecurity leaders face complex challenges similar to CFOs but lack equivalent management tools. Human expertise is essential to contextualize technical security signals within the business environment. AI is increasingly used in detection but should also be leveraged to enhance prevention strategies. Middle-market organizations must prioritize protecting their most critical assets due to limited resources. The Security Impact Circle community helps improve communication and alignment between security leaders and boards. Five Key Quotes from the Conversation “Security leaders have a tough job… it's not unlike what a CFO has to think about, right? That risk happens to be financial, and the CISOs really happens to be in cyber.” “The security teams are really bound by how good not only their leader, but the deputies, the managers, the architects, those individual contributors that really help lead it.” “I think the opportunity is to swing it back to prevention… AI can really start to help on the prevention strategy side of cybersecurity.” “Middle-market leaders are expected to do everything that the largest enterprises do, but they don't have the resources to cover all the ground.” “We bring in a director from a public company's audit committee to run workshops… it's less about what a CSO thinks they should say and more about what the director thinks they need to hear.” About Our Guest Mike Armistead brings nearly 40 years of business experience marked by a proven track record of building companies, navigating strategic acquisitions, and leading growth at every stage. As co-founder and CEO of Respond Software, acquired by Mandiant for $200 million, and co-founder of Fortify Software, acquired by HP for $285 million, Mike has played pivotal roles in multiple successful startups, including serving as SVP on the turnaround team at WhoWhere (acquired by Lycos for $133 million) and contributing to Pure Software's IPO. His post-acquisition leadership includes key roles as VP of Products & UX at Mandiant, Director at Google Cloud, and VP & GM for Fortify and ArcSight business groups at HPE, where he drove significant expansion and over $400 million in revenue impact. Alongside these successes, Mike gained valuable insights from two brief ventures, including leading InLeague through post-9/11 financial challenges and emphasizing product-market fit in another startup. Beginning his career as a Product Manager at HP in the late 1980s, Mike's multifaceted experience spans diverse industries and company sizes. Today, he remains passionate about building high-performing teams and tackling complex, noble challenges. Follow Our Guest LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn  

Measles is back, and when a community outbreak hit in early 2025, one children's hospital had to move fast. In this episode, hosts Nicki and Jess are joined by Chris, Christie, and Lacey to break down how their multidisciplinary team rapidly designed and implemented infection prevention strategies to protect pediatric patients, families, and staff. From emergency department screening sheds and temporary negative pressure rooms to staff education, fit testing, and coordination with public health, our guests walk through what worked, what was challenging, and the real-world lessons learned from managing a highly contagious virus in a healthcare setting. This conversation offers practical insights for infection preventionists and healthcare leaders preparing for vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks. With special guests: Lacey Kovar, MPH, CIC, Senior Infection Preventionist, Covenant Children's Hospital Chris Gould, MBA, Senior Director of Environment of Care, Facilities Engineering for the Texas-New Mexico Region, Covenant Health Christie Vandygriff, MSIPE, BSN, RN, Senior Manager of Infection Prevention, Covenant Health

Sycamore Township - Public Hearing, CIC & Trustees Meeting - March 3, 2026

The CIC are back...IN SPACE! Ben and Jason return to their intergalactic undisclosed location to review Moonraker, leaving no piece of broken Venini glass or cucumber sandwich unturned, in part 1 of their epic review! Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Federal News Bulletin from CIC news release. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Canada prioritizes top talent in 2026 immigration Express Entry categoriesCanada is taking back control to return immigration to sustainable levels, while ensuring it continues to support the economy. As global competition for skilled workers intensifies, Canada's immigration system is focused on attracting and retaining highly skilled immigrants through the International Talent Attraction Strategy.Today, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the 2026 categories under the Express Entry system. This allows Canada to invite candidates with the skills and experience needed to fill critical labour gaps in key sectors and occupations.In addition to a new category for foreign medical doctors with Canadian work experience, Canada will introduce new categories forResearchers and senior managers with Canadian work experienceCandidates with work experience in transport occupations, including pilots, aircraft mechanics and inspectorsHighly skilled foreign military applicants recruited by the Canadian Armed Forces in key roles such as military doctors, nurses and pilotsImmigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will continue holding invitation rounds to select candidates with strong French skills and those with work experience in the following categories that were in place in 2025:Health care and social services, such as nurse practitioners, dentists, pharmacists, psychologists and chiropractorsTrades, such as carpenters, plumbers and machinistsYou can always access past news from the Canadian Federal Government by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/fed/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Summary Today Marc is chattin' with Alex Niejelow, a respected figure in cybersecurity. The episode opens with Marc highlighting Alex's unique background growing up in Philly and his diverse career path. Alex shares how his early career as a Durham police officer and later as a lawyer shaped his mindset around public service and supporting people and businesses. He then transitioned into federal and state government roles, including significant positions in the Obama administration and Homeland Security, focusing on trade, customs, and national security issues such as counterfeit semiconductors in supply chains. They then chat about Alex's role on the National Security Council, where he worked on the intersection of trade and cybersecurity, a concept that was not widely recognized in the early 2010s but has since become central to government policy. Alex explains his involvement in developing the first-ever cyber sanctions regime, a tool designed to economically disincentivize cybercriminals and nation-states from monetizing stolen intellectual property and trade secrets. This approach was innovative in addressing the asymmetry in cyber threats, where traditional law enforcement and diplomatic tools were insufficient. The chat then shifts to the challenges Alex faced working across multiple government agencies with differing priorities, which, while complex, ultimately led to better outcomes through collaboration and creative problem-solving. Alex emphasizes the importance of reducing asymmetry in cybersecurity, noting that companies remain vulnerable at their weakest points. He highlights the evolution of the cyber insurance industry, which has become more sophisticated with risk engineers engaging deeply with clients to improve cybersecurity postures and insurance terms. Alex explains his motivation for founding Hilco Global Cyber Advisors, driven by the need to support middle-market companies that often lack adequate cybersecurity resources despite their sophistication and capital. He critiques the cybersecurity industry's tendency to self-silo and stresses the importance of aligning cybersecurity solutions with the nature of the products and services businesses provide to increase adoption and effectiveness. Finally, the chat turns to artificial intelligence (AI) as a major cybersecurity topic in 2025. Alex acknowledges both the threats and opportunities AI presents, noting that threat actors are leveraging AI to scale traditional cyberattacks like phishing. He expresses optimism about the cybersecurity community's commitment to addressing these challenges and highlights regulatory efforts, such as guidance issued to the insurance industry on AI use in underwriting, to mitigate risks including bias. The episode closes with Alex sharing a personal anecdote from his time at the White House and providing contact information for Hilco Global Cyber Advisors. Key Points Alex's career journey from police officer to cybersecurity expert in public and private sectors Development of the first-ever cyber sanctions regime to economically deter cybercrime The importance of collaboration across government agencies to address complex cyber challenges The evolution and sophistication of the cyber insurance industry in reducing asymmetry The dual impact of AI on cybersecurity: expanding threats and fostering innovative defenses. Key Quotes “The idea that cybersecurity issues and economic issues were actually interconnected was not widely accepted [in 2010]. It was still emerging. Fast forward to today. It is abundantly clear the intersectionality of those issues.” “Companies are always as weak as their weakest link.” “If you let the nature of the products and services that are being provided better inform and drive the cybersecurity solutions instead of vice versa, I think there will be a greater adoption.” “Threat actors are expanding their capacity and capabilities leveraging AI … but it is the speed and scale at which it is becoming exacerbated that I think is most concerning.” About Our Guest Alexander Niejelow is Executive Director of Global Cyber Advisors at Hilco Global, bringing deep expertise in cybersecurity, fintech, and digital policy from leadership roles in both the private sector and government. He previously served as Deputy Superintendent for Innovation Policy at the New York Department of Financial Services, leading initiatives on AI and emerging fintech. At Mastercard, he was Senior Vice President for Cybersecurity Coordination and Advocacy, overseeing global cybersecurity and technology policy efforts. Alex also held key government positions, including Director of Cybersecurity Policy at the White House National Security Council and Chief of Staff to the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. He began his career as a litigator and holds a JD from the University of Pennsylvania and a BA from Duke University. Alex actively contributes to cybersecurity policy through board roles with the Center for Cybersecurity Policy and Blue Star Families, and has led global coalitions focused on cyber risk reduction and digital protection. Follow Our Guest Website | LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan Agency. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn  

Have you ever tackled a complex job without a manual? In this episode, we dive into the reality of infection prevention training and explore how variability in orientation impacts CIC preparedness among infection preventionists in Texas. The conversation highlights a heavy reliance on on-the-job training, limited use of standardized onboarding tools, and significant disparities in certification, particularly among rural and non-acute care professionals. Join hosts Nicki and Jess as they unpack why structured resources like the APIC Novice Roadmap and APIC Text matter. We also hear key insights from Dr. Kayla Ruch, who shares firsthand experiences and actionable solutions to strengthen training pathways, improve CIC readiness, and support a more resilient infection prevention workforce. With special guest: Kayla Ruch, PhD, MPH, CPH, HACP, CIC, Senior Instructional Developer for Infection Prevention and Control, Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI)

Folks it's Holy Smokes! The comedy podcast where we sm*ke w**d and tell Bible stories.Our guest for ep 84 is the hilarious Louie Saunders, catch his legendary Chicago improv team Princeton New Money A$$clowns, Wednesday at CIC (at the Western Bar and Kitchen)In honor of our 69th episode, use promo code: NICE to get 69% off your first month on the patreon.patreon.com/holysmokespodPatreon members get exclusive monthly videos including unreleased songs, discounts on Scoochie merch, and a Cameo from Scoochie Boochie. This month it's a full set from Scoochie's December tour, including multiple unreleased songs.

Scenarijaus autorė ir režisierė Vida Mikšytė. Garso režisierė Sonata Jadevičienė. Vaidina Andrius Kavaliauskas, Aldona Janušauskaitė, Liubomiras Laucevičius, Saulius Sipaitis, Vytautas Rumšas, Ramūnas Cicėnas. 2008 m.

EPISODE 06!! Big up everyone who was outside at CIC, Prestige & Soaka this past weekend, we almost ready for the road!! This weekend in Toronto we getting you ready at the annual DOH CRY AH LEAVIN presented by DR JAY DE SOCA PRINCE. Look out for new episodes weekly featuring the hottest music getting you ready for Trinidad Carnival. Presented by BOOM CHAMPIONS 94.1FM Mixed by by: DJ Kevin (@djkevintoronto) Mastered By: Prime Media Group ◆ Website: www.djkevinmusic.com ◆ Bandcamp: www.djkevintoronto.bandcamp.com ◆ Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dj-k…to/id1205336487 Search "DJ KEVIN TORONTO" on Apple Podcasts, Google play, & Spotify ☛ Follow DJ KEVIN YouTube.com/@djkevinmusic facebook.com/djkevintoronto
 twitter.com/_djkevintoronto
 instagram.com/djkevintoronto ___________________________________________________ © DJ KEVIN MUSIC 2026

Folks it's Holy Smokes! The comedy podcast where we sm*ke w**d and tell Bible stories.Our guest for ep 83 is the hilarious Louie Saunders, telling the very real Bible story of The Talking Ass, plus improv scenes about a guy trapped in the Walgreens freezer and a member of the Klondike family.Catch his legendary Chicago improv team Princeton New Money A$$clowns, Wednesday at CIC (at the Western Bar and Kitchen)In honor of our 69th episode, use promo code: NICE to get 69% off your first month on the patreon.patreon.com/holysmokespodPatreon members get exclusive monthly videos including unreleased songs, discounts on Scoochie merch, and a Cameo from Scoochie Boochie. This month it's a full set from Scoochie's December tour, including multiple unreleased songs.

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Federal News Bulletin from CIC news release. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.Canada exceeded its Francophone immigration target for 2025Jan 19th 2025, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced that, for the fourth year in a row, the Government of Canada has exceeded its ambitious Francophone immigration target for 2025, reaching about 8.9% of admissions of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec. This achievement reflects the success of the measures Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has put in place and is the result of close collaboration with the provinces, territories as well as community representatives.As part of the 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, province will continue to increase their targets for French speaking permanent residents outside Quebec. Starting in 2026, the Government of Canada will reserve 5,000 federal selection spaces to allow provinces and territories to designate French-speaking immigrants. These spaces will be in addition to the annual Provincial Nominee Program allocations and will help reduce the shortage of Francophone and bilingual workers by attracting top global talent.Both the exceeding of the 2025 target and this new initiative that supports the provinces and territories outline the way to reach the 12% target of French-speaking permanent residents outside Quebec by 2029. Through the implementation of measures such as the French-language proficiency category in the Express Entry system, the Francophone Mobility program, as well as the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative, the Government of Canada is continuing in its commitment to restore and increase the demographic weight of Francophone and Acadian minority communities.These actions align with the Government of Canada priorities that were announced in Budget 2025 and reflect the importance of uniting our efforts to attract the best global talent, expand our economy and respond to workforce needs.You can always access past news from the Canadian Federal Government by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/fed/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

¿Qué alcance tiene decir Dies Dómini, día del Señor? Dios se lo reservó para Sí y la Iglesia nos dice que estamos invitados a “gozar de la alegría propia” de este día (CIC 1247). Lo lograremos siguiendo su invitación de “estar con Él” (Mc 3, 13-19), coincidiendo corazones.

In this episode of the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance Insights podcast, hosts Mitch Dunford and Dr. Lisa Gardner talk with Deborah Buettner, CIC, personal lines underwriter and manager at Risk Placement Services. Deborah shares her inspiring story—from making cold calls at age 12 in her father's agency to building a thriving career in underwriting hard-to-place risks like homeowners, farms, aviation, and drones.She discusses how early experiences as a CSR shaped her understanding of underwriting, why continuous learning and designations like CIC matter, and how RPS's values-driven culture has kept her passionate for over two decades. This conversation is packed with insights on resilience, career growth, and the importance of integrity in the insurance industry.Key Topics Covered:✅ How Deborah started in insurance as a child✅ Transition from nursing to insurance✅ The role of a CSR and its impact on career development✅ Underwriting hard-to-place risks and E&S markets✅ Importance of professional designations like CIC✅ How company culture and core values drive successWhy Listen:If you're an insurance professional, aspiring underwriter, or simply curious about career growth in the industry, this episode offers practical advice and an inspiring story of perseverance and passion. Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Summary In this episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc Schein is chattin' with Courtney Hans, a seasoned cyber professional with a unique background. Courtney shares that her path into cybersecurity was nontraditional, having started as a literature major and then spending about a decade as an adventure travel guide. She reflects on how the skills she developed during that time—understanding people's motivations and goals—have been invaluable in her cybersecurity career, particularly in tailoring security strategies to individual organizational contexts. Courtney emphasizes that cybersecurity is not a one-size-fits-all problem. She explains how, during her time at a SaaS startup, she prioritized cybersecurity investments based on the company's specific risks and environment, such as focusing on application security over endpoint detection due to budget constraints and business needs. She stresses the importance of context in determining where organizations should focus their people, processes, and technology investments to have the greatest impact. The chat then shifts to practical advice on how organizations can begin improving their cybersecurity posture, particularly through tabletop exercises. Courtney encourages organizations to leverage resources from their cyber insurance providers, many of which offer free or low-cost training and virtual tabletop exercises. She advises starting simple—having conversations about incident response plans and ensuring everyone knows their role if a cyber incident occurs. Courtney also discusses the importance of engaging leadership in cybersecurity exercises. She suggests setting clear expectations, respecting executives' time, and framing tabletop exercises as safe spaces to practice responses without pressure. She highlights that cyber incidents affect the entire organization, not just IT, and that practice builds muscle memory and helps identify gaps before a real crisis occurs. Finally, Courtney outlines best practices for following up after tabletop exercises, including documenting observations, assigning responsibilities, and setting deadlines to ensure improvements are made. She acknowledges the discomfort some may feel participating in these exercises but stresses that creating a supportive environment where it's okay to say “I don't know” is crucial for identifying and addressing security gaps effectively. Key Points 1. Nontraditional Path to Cybersecurity: Courtney's background in literature and adventure travel shaped her people skills, which are critical in cybersecurity for understanding motivations and tailoring solutions. 2. Context is King: Cybersecurity solutions must be customized to an organization's specific risks, environment, and priorities rather than applying generic controls. 3. Value of Tabletop Exercises: These exercises are essential for preparing organizations to respond to cyber incidents, helping build muscle memory and identify gaps in a safe environment. 4. Leveraging Cyber Insurance Resources: Many cyber insurance providers offer free or low-cost resources, including virtual tabletop exercises, which organizations should utilize. 5. Leadership Engagement and Follow-Up:Successful cybersecurity preparedness requires executive buy-in, clear expectations, and diligent follow-up with assigned responsibilities to ensure continuous improvement. Key Quotes 1. “Context is king… each of our clients, in the insurance space, are different. What their risks are, what their environment looks like, dictates where their investments will have outsized impact.” 2. “Practice builds muscle memory, practice builds an awareness of where the gaps are, and always better to identify the gaps in a safe environment versus a real environment.” 3. “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” — Dwight Eisenhower, quoted by Courtney. 4. “If you see something, say something… make sure people feel comfortable bringing those concerns to light.” 5. “It's absolutely okay, maybe desirable, to say ‘I don't know that yet' because that's what we're here to figure out—where our gaps are.” About Our Guest Currently the Vice President of Cyber Services for AmTrustCyber, Courtney Hans brings a variety of experience into her work. In her early career, Courtney was an adventure travel guide with a short window to make a strong impression. Curiosity became her superpower as she learned how to uncover the inner motivations of diverse groups of guests. Guiding, just like cybersecurity, requires agility and a cool head during a crisis. Formerly the Head of Security and IT for a growing SaaS startup, Courtney joined AmTrust to help to reduce risk and deepen the relationship between carrier and insured. Follow Our Guest Website | LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn

Une étude raconte que les mecs, plus que les filles, pensent très souvent à l'Empire ou à la République de Rome… Je sais pas si c'est vrai, mais quand on pose la question des armées invincibles, c'est vrai que la Légion romaine atterrit souvent dans le top 3 : peut être parce qu'elle peut plier les éléphants de Carthage, les phalanges de Grèce, et même le village d'Astérix ! Ou peut-être aussi parce qu'on ne parle pas très souvent de ses défaites… Comme par exemple la bataille de Carrhes, ou plutôt la boucherie de Carrhes ! C'est simple : c'est l'un des plus grands désastres qui ait frappé l'armée romaine, toutes périodes confondues. Bah oui, 30 000 soldats en moins en 24h, ça pique un peu. Mais alors, qui sont les fous furieux qui ont réalisé cet exploit ? Des Pictes, des Wisigoths, des Burgondes ? On découvre ça tout de suite !

The CIC ring in the new year with their extensive 2026 Spy Film, TV and Secret Agent Pop Culture Forecast! Ben and Jason look at everything from Slow Horses to Bond, to Jack Ryan and so much more! It's an overstuffed dossier filled with intel on what spy fans can expect in 2026! Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

Allen and Joel are joined by Jeremy Heinks of CICNDT to discuss the critical need for pre-installation blade inspections, especially as safe-harbored blades from years past are rushed into service. They cover advanced NDT technologies including robotic CT scanning, blade bolt inspection for cracking issues, and how operators can extend turbine life beyond the typical 10-year repower cycle. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard’s StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes’ YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime Spotlight, shining Light on Wind. Energy’s brightest innovators. This is the Progress Powering Tomorrow. Allen Hall: Jeremy, welcome back to the show. Thanks for having me. Well, the recent changes in the IRA bill are. Pushing a lot of projects forward very quickly at the moment, and as we’re learning, there’s a number of safe harbor blades sitting in yards and a rush to manufacture blades to get them up and meet the, uh, treasury department’s criteria for, for being started, whatever that means. At the moment, I think we’re gonna see a big question about the quality of the blades, and it seems to me. The cheapest time to quickly [00:01:00] look at your blaze before you start to hang them is while they’re still on the ground. And to get some n DT experience out there to make sure that what you’re hanging is appropriate. Are you starting to see that push quite yet? No, not not at Jeremy Heinks: the level we’d like to see it. Um, as far as getting the inspections in, yeah, we have been seeing the push to get the, get these blades out. Uh, but, uh, the, the, the few that we have been able to get our eyes on aren’t looking good. The quality definitely down. And we’ve just had a customer site come back with some, some findings that were surprising for a brand new blade that hasn’t been the up tower yet and in use. So, um, it is much easier for us to get the, uh, technology and the personnel to a blade that’s on the ground. It’s cheaper, it’s quicker. We can go through many, many more blades, uh, with inspections. Uh, it’s just access is just easier. Always comes down to access. Joel Saxum: That customer that you had there, like what was their [00:02:00]driver? Right? Did they feel the pain at some point in time? Did they, did they have suspicions of something not right? New factory? Like, I don’t know. Why would some, why is someone picking that over someone? Not because like you said, overwhelmingly. The industry doesn’t really do this. You know, even just getting visual inspections of blades on the ground before they get hung is tough sometimes with construction schedules and all these different things, moving parts. So you had someone that actually said, Hey, we want to NDT these blades. What was their driver behind that? Jeremy Heinks: So we, uh, we had done a previous, uh, route of inspections on some older ative of theirs that were, Speaker 5: um, Jeremy Heinks: getting. Kinda along in the tooth, if you will. Uh, so they’ve added some experience. They saw what we could bring to the table as far as results and, and, and information and data on those blades. Uh, and it all turned out to be, um, pretty reliable. So, um, you know, we educated them on, you know, if you have new blades coming in or even use the blades coming in for replacement, that it’s not a bad idea to get at least a, a sample it. And, uh, [00:03:00] basically that’s what they call us in to do. They had some brand new blades come in. For some new turbines they’re putting up. And, uh, they wanted the sampling. We did a sampling and the sample showed that, uh, they have an issue of these, these brand new blades. Joel Saxum: So, okay, so what happens then? Right? Because I’ve been a part of some of these factory audits and stuff, and when you catch these things in the factory, you’re like, Hey, where we got these 30 defects? And then the factory goes back against their form, their form, you know, their forms and they go, okay, material checklist is a, we’ll fix 24 of ’em. The other six are on you or whatever that may be. What happens when you find these things in the field at a construction site right? Then does that kick off a battle between the, the new operator and that OEM or, or what’s the action there? Jeremy Heinks: Yeah, so we’ve been on the OEM side and been through what you just explained, um, multiple times and helped a bunch of the OEMs on that stuff, that stuff. But unfortunately, when you’re in the field and you find the same thing, it’s, it’s a whole different ball game. Um, they typically. We won’t see any of that. We don’t, we won’t be able to [00:04:00] see what the OEM actually does unless we have informa, you know, information or channels that, that are a little bit different, uh, than normal to, uh, get that information. So, um, but yeah, so we, we’ll give this information over to the customer. Uh, they’ll go to their supplier and then that’ll turn into a. To a dance and, uh, where everybody’s trying to pass the buck, basically, right? So, um, unfortunately that’s the way it’s been. We will see how this one turns out. It, it all depends on, on the relationship between that OEM and the customer and the end user. Joel Saxum: So, so this is my, my last question about this and, and then I want to, of course, jump topics we have a lot of talk about here today. But the question being, okay, so say they do repairs. Is it then a good idea to bring you guys back in after those repairs are done to say NDT? Everything looks good here. Um, basically clear to fly. Jeremy Heinks: Yeah. [00:05:00] So, uh, post inspection on repairs is always a good idea. Um, the aviation side is, it’s commonplace to, uh, post in inspect repair. So yeah, definitely, uh, we’d wanna come back. Um, you know, and that’s something we’re working on too in-house as a, uh, working on a new training. Syllabus to where we can give some of the basic NDT tools to, uh, end users so that if a repair company would come in, they would be able to have their technicians do a quick, you know, quick test. Uh, it’s what we used to call like an operator level inspection. And then if they saw some of the stuff we trained ’em to that we could come back and, and bring in a level three or a level two and look at their information and then maybe do a reinspection if they thought they saw something that was bad. Allen Hall 2025: Joel, you and I had discussed a couple of months ago with an operator in the United States and the Midwest that was gonna be building a repowering, a wind farm with turbines, uh, that were a couple of years old. Remember that discussion about what version of [00:06:00] the blade are those? And it was an early version. I was surprised how long those blades had been sitting in the yard, and we said, well, it’s gonna have a B and C problem. You need to get somebody out there to inspect those blades before you hang them. That’s the perfect case for NDT to get out there and look because it wasn’t like every blade had a serial defect. It was just kind of a random thing that was happening. Do you remember that situation? Joel Saxum: Yeah, and it was really interesting too because you know, we’re on like that specific blade. We’re on like version nine of it out in the field right now. But since I think those were like in 20 19, 20 20, they had been safe harbored from they, those blades have the advantage of now having 3, 4, 5, 6 years of. History within the market of all of the issues that pop up. So we were able to tell that operator, Hey, since these things haven’t flown yet, we know it’s this, this, this, and this. You should have NDT come out here and do this. You should do this. This basically preemptive repair, this proactive measure before you fly these [00:07:00] things. Um, and I think what we see right now, Alan, like you said, just to open the episode with IRA bill changes and. And these new legislation coming up, there’s a lot of stuff coming out of Safe Harbor that’s gonna get flown. Allen Hall 2025: Oh, it’s gonna have a huge, uh, amount of blades that have been sitting there for a couple of years. And, but if you, the operator haven’t used those blades or don’t know the service history of those blades, it’s kind of a mystery and you better be calling other operators that are using them. But ultimately, when it gets down to it, before you hang those blades, and I know everybody’s in a rush to hang blades. You better take a look at ’em with NDT, especially if there are known issues with those blades. And the the problem is you can’t just do a walk down, which is what I think a lot of operators are doing right now. Send a technician down to make a look. Make sure the blade’s all in one piece, like I guess that’s where they’re at. Or we’ll walk inside and kick the tires and make sure all the bond lines are there. It’s a lot more complicated than that, and particularly if you know there’s a source of problem on a particular [00:08:00] blade, you can’t see it. It can be buried deep inside. How are you gonna know without having somebody with NDT experience? Joel Saxum: This is the interesting thing too, here with that specific case that that developer will call ’em. They said, I talked with the OEM. They said there’s nothing wrong with these blades. And they like, that was like, they’re like, they’re like, yeah, we checked with them. They said, there’s no issues. I said, you must have been talking to a sales guy because anybody from that engineering team is gonna tell you that. Or maybe they don’t want to, right? They, of course they don’t want to come clean with this, but that’s why we, that’s why we have the, like the uptime network and people that you can talk to and things of these sort out there and experts like Jeremy, right? The C-I-C-N-D-T guys, because they’ve seen the worst of the worst, Jeremy Heinks: right? We typically only get called in when it’s the worst of the worst, but to, uh, toss ’em with more wrinkle. Toss one more wrinkle into the whole storage thing. Uh, we got a project a few years back where the storage site, like, ’cause the blades had been stored for like 15 years, like seven years prior. The storage [00:09:00]site was underwater for like three weeks, like 20 feet. Like it was a massive flood, 20 feet of water or 10 feet of water, whatever it was. So the, it was a lot of water anyway. The bottom two thirds of these blades were. Rotted because of water logs being sitting in the water. And of course over the last seven years they got cleaned up. They looked good ’cause of the rain and everything and it looked bad. So we get out there, we’re scanning laminates and you get like halfway down the blade and it just with the, you know, terrible signal. And so we look back on the history and sure enough there was floods in the area. So those are things you gotta look at too. These blades are coming out of these long-term storage. I mean, how were they stored? How what has gone, what weather has been through that storage area in the last whatever years? Uh, because all that affects these blades when they’re on the ground. I mean, they’re, they’re, they’re fairly secure when they’re up tur up turbine and they’re meant to be in that environment. They’re not really meant to be getting just hit hard with weather when they’re on the ground. ’cause they’re [00:10:00] not sealed up. They’re not, you know, you know, a lot of different things there. Joel Saxum: Another ground issue, and I, I’ve, I’ve heard of this one through my insurance connections and stuff like that, is, um, when blades are on the ground, there’s, this is not an abnormal thing. It happens quite regularly that it shouldn’t, but it does. That heavy, strong winds will come through and can blow the blades over when they’re sitting in their chairs, right at the, or they’ll start, yeah, they’ll start fluttering in ways that they’re not designed to flutter. Right? They’re designed to take the gravity loads and take the force loads the way they are up tower when they’re sitting on the ground, it’s a completely different game. So if they’ve been there, if they’ve experienced an extreme weather event or something of that sort, NDT is the only way you’re gonna figure out if something is really wrong with ’em. Jeremy Heinks: Right. And that rolls into handling as well. So shipping, handling at the plant, handling from, you know, in between. Different movements. Uh, like you said, they, they’re designed to be in an environment that’s hung from a turbine and, uh, get those types of, you know, elements and the winds and everything on. That’s not everything we do to when on [00:11:00] the ground. So Allen Hall 2025: turbines, a lot of times, even at the blades are in storage. They get moved around a good bit. And what we’re finding, talking to operators is that a lot of the damage we’re seeing later on in some of these blades. Was most likely due to transportation. So maybe it was on the ship on the way over, or maybe when they got trucked to the, uh, storage site or they got bumped into. It does seem to be a lot more of that. And the lift points seem to be another area where, you know, you know, I think there’s some, uh, need to be taken a deeper look at. Obviously the root bushings are a problem area for almost everybody at the moment, but also further out on the blade. There seems to be. Uh, repeatable damage areas that you see that you wouldn’t be able to detect until you got the blade spin. And, and then you see these cracks develop. But a lot of that can be sussed out on the ground, especially with knowledgeable people. Jeremy Heinks: Yeah. So that’s just another reason for, you know, pre-installation inspection. Um, you know, a lot [00:12:00] of places you’ve got experts moving these things, you know, experts lifting ’em, whatnot. But when they’re in a, they’re on a ship or they’re in a yard. A lot of times the guys that are professionals at moving them aren’t there. So it’s gonna get moved by somebody and they’re not gonna know exactly what they’re doing, even if they’re trying their best to be, make sure they’re following procedure or whatnot. But, um, you never know who’s moving on, who’s, you know, what, what, what kind of skills or the experience they have. Joel Saxum: So, so that brings me into another question here, Jeremy. Right? We’re talking about skills and tools and these kind of things in the industry. When we say NDT, I would like everybody listening to know that when we say NDT, we’re talking about a wide gamut of technologies, of solutions, of products, of, uh, you know, methodologies for inspection here. NDT is just a broad scheme for non-destructive testing. We wanna see inside of something without cutting it, breaking it, whatever we have to do. [00:13:00]So, can you, can you walk us through the approach that kind of CIC will use? So, hey, customer comes to me, we have this issue. Okay. You guys have, I don’t know, 20, 30, 40, 50 different ways of doing things. Um, but how does that conversation usually start? What does that process look like for an operation? Jeremy Heinks: So it, I mean, it all depends on it’s case by case with what kind of issue they’re looking for. But, uh, we recently had our. Our, our lab opened up in, in Ogden, Utah, where we’ve got, um, a lot of in-house technologies now, like robotic ct, uh, laser ultrasound, um, and then urography, all the normal stuff. We typically throw out these things, but deposit focus, but we’re able to do just about anything. A lot of advanced materials, and of course a lot of that came from us servicing the DOD, the defense and the, the aviation, it’s space side of the house. But now that we have them all in one place. If a wind customer has an, let’s say they have, um, a root issue or they have a bottom line issue, or they’ve got, um, you know, or these, uh, carbon fiber [00:14:00] main spars, you know, you’ve got some new types of defects to out of these. Typically what would happen was you cut into these things to see what’s wrong. And of course, we’ve all seen what cutting composites does it, you know, it can be kind of messy and it can damage a defect that’s existing so you don’t have a good look at it. With these technologies we have in house now, especially with the CT part of it, we can do a inspection. We can see everything of a area that is unmolested, right? So we can, let’s say you find something and you’re scanning, let’s say you are an OEM and you’re doing ultrasonic inspection or thermography, and you find something in house, well, you can cut around that, send it to us, we can scan it and get a 3D image, you know, of the full material thickness. Really break that down without having the damage, the defect. Uh, and this is stuff that hasn’t been really gone into on the wind side yet. We do it on aviation and space all the time, um, for defect characterization. And then, you know, we have a really good picture of what’s going on there. [00:15:00] Uh, we characterize defects that way and we can also come up with better inspection solutions that way. Allen Hall 2025: Well, that’s interesting because I’ve seen it in aviation all the time. I assume they were doing it in wind. You have to have a way to understand what the defects are and when you see one, or especially if you don’t understand what is causing it, you just can’t cross section that you want to take a large section out and then scan it. Understand what is likely the source of that problem that’s not being done. And when, too much at the moment, I think it is, but it’s, Jeremy Heinks: it’s finally getting cheap enough that, uh, it’s. It’s an option, right? So it’s, it’s always been kind of expensive, but the equipment has come, is coming down in cost and we have a very unique system in-house. It’s not typical to your normal CT system. So we use, uh, a robotic system, a cobots, so we can, we do very large, very large parts, uh, and, uh, composites of course are typically lower energy. So [00:16:00] it’s, um, pretty much tailored for that type of part. Where other CT systems may, might be tailored to other, other types of parts. Allen Hall 2025: So then you can actually take some significantly large size pieces. Then what’s the, what’s the biggest size part you can take and, and get some data out of? Jeremy Heinks: I mean, again, comes outta the time and money. Uh, right now our largest piece is probably, um. Probably like a 10 foot by six foot section. Allen Hall 2025: Whoa. Jeremy Heinks: I mean, in theory we could do a, we could do a whole wing in theory, you know, um, which could be a, you know, a decent sized blade even. But, uh, that would require specialized bay, um, and some extra tooling. But, uh, right now in-house, yeah, we could do, uh, fairly large sample. Joel Saxum: The first time I ran into you, uh, Jeremy in the wind industry was probably three, four years ago. I think, and you may not even have known this, but it was on an, it was on an RCA case for an insurance company, and they’re like, we, [00:17:00] we did the, our, our initial, where the team I was with at the time, our initial RFI, Hey, we need this data, this data, this data. And they sent, they sent us this just library of stuff and they were like. Can you use this? What is this? And it was all NDT data from, from the issue that we were inspecting. It was like, this is the most amazing batch of data we have ever received on an RCA. Who are these people? Where did this come from? Um, and I think that, that, that was my first, ’cause, you know, from the oil and gas side, NDT, that’s just regular. You’re doing it all offshore platforms, like you’re always doing NDT. It’s just, it’s just an accepted thing. Uh, you know, and the, the, of course the offshore technicians for NDT, the, the rates are a lot different. Um, and so I was like, okay, yeah, we we’re using nd this is when I first was really getting going and win. I was like, oh, great, we’re using NDT and Win. But since then, it’s still, it’s been. Very specialized use, you know, RCAs or like a special repair or something like that. You just don’t see it very widespread. And, and it’s, it’s frustrating because, you know, from, I guess from my past, like you can see the value of this [00:18:00] tool and you see some tertiary kind of things out there where people are doing little NDT with robotics and this and that, but like, it’s like the industry hasn’t grasped onto it. Like, I don’t know if the engineers just don’t, just don’t know that it’s available or know the value of it or why they’re missing it. Because you go back to the idea of, um. You go to your general practitioner or the doctor and say like, okay, yeah, you got your knee hurts. Okay. Yeah. Shake it around a little bit. Like, okay, we’re gonna, we need to prob maybe do surgery here and before we do that, let’s go get an X-ray or a MRI. So we know exactly what we’re supposed to do. When we get in there, we make it efficient. We make bang, bang, bang, clean cut and all, and we’re done. That’s the same thing as like, uh, to me, a really deep lightning repair. You know what I mean? We hear these war stories all the time of people saying like, oh yeah, they quoted us 20,000. And this team quoted us 50,000, and then the $20,000 team, we gave the project to them, they got in there and it ended up being a hundred thousand. Well, if you would’ve spent 15 grand or 10 grand, or five grand or whatever it may be to get some NDT work done on this thing before [00:19:00] you opened it all up, you might know what you were getting into and be more efficient. Come with the right kit, less standby time, the right technicians on the job, all this stuff, just like your surgery on your knee. I mean, have you seen anybody picking up that idea in the wind industry? Jeremy Heinks: Not as, not as much as I’d like. Um, there’s been a coup, there’s some of the OEMs have tried to automate, tried to bring it in. Um, most of ’em do some inspection. Um, and it really is the plant by plant, depending on what kind of support they have. We all know whenever things are times are tight or, uh, or you need to have the cycle time as the most important thing. You know, quality is the first one to get cut. So, you know, that’s, that makes it a tough. A tough sell in a lot of people’s books ’cause we add cycle time and we add costs, uh, at the manufacturer. Um, but, um, you know, the other thing I’ve seen is, you know, when they do try and implement something where, let’s say some automation where they could do this stuff quickly and, [00:20:00] you know, over the mass produced parts that they have, um, you know, they, they go to an automation company that doesn’t know much about NDT. If they do know about NDT, it’s, it’s not wind. NDT. So. Um, you know, the, they would be better off if they would contact, you know, a company like ours or there’s a few of us out there where all we, like a majority of our work is in the wind industry. Um, there’s a, there’s a couple in Europe, there’s a couple over here. Get those guys in first. It doesn’t have to be us. Um, but get somebody with practical Yeah. You know, experience and that practical part is the most important part, and have them help you with a practical approach. To the inspection with automation. I mean, that’s, there’s simple and easy ways to do this that just haven’t been done yet. Allen Hall 2025: Um, Jeremy Heinks: not gonna say it’s gonna be cheap, but it should be, um, usable. It’s not gonna end up on a shelf. Like I always keep telling everybody, all these systems, just they, I’ve seen millions of dollars spent and it just sits on a shelf [00:21:00] collecting dust. Happens all the time. Um, and that’s in the field as well. Uh, we see a lot of really cool robotics sink coming out. A lot of, uh, drone. Interior drone stuff, exterior, drone stuff, uh, and just looking for a practical approach. You know, these guys, a lot of ’em come at it with, um, really good intentions, but, uh, they don’t have the experience needed to, uh, know what they’re gonna run into when they do these, these types of applications and therefore, kind of missed the mark. Allen Hall 2025: Jeremy, I’ve been to a site recently and noticed up on the whiteboard. Blade bolts were their particular issue. And I saw a couple of the blade bolts sitting in the shop there and they had cracks, big cracks and broken blade bolts. And I thought, man, that’s a huge problem. And the number of turbines that were listed was incredible. It’s not technicians and mechanics are out there all day fixing these blade bolts ’cause there’s so many bolts per blade. You just multiply the numbers like wow, they have a huge [00:22:00] problem. The issue is you can’t really tell which Blade Bolt has a crack in it while it’s installed, unless it falls out, and they were having that problem too. How can you attack that problem from an NDT standpoint? Can you suss out what bolts are likely to fail or, or in the process of failing? Jeremy Heinks: Yeah, so in bolt inspection is isn’t new. Um, it’s gonna, sounds kind of new to the wind industry, but uh, oil and gas aviation. We’ve all done, we’ve been doing bolt inspection on those for quite a long time. So even in, uh, on marine with the, you know, sail sailing vessels with the mask bolts. Uh, so, uh, these are things that we can do ultrasonically, um, you know, whether it’s stalled and look for cracks at different, uh, lengths. Um, of course we need a little bit of information about the bolt itself, the material, um, design length, all that stuff. But, uh, no, we can definitely do a, a, uh, inspection. Whether it installed or not installed on the bolts? Uh, you mean it wouldn’t even be a [00:23:00] bad idea to get the bolts inspected before they get used for installation? You know, that could be done with, uh, a few different methods that are pretty quick. Uh, but, uh, the other thing we’re working on, uh, actively is a monitoring system also where, uh, we’ll be able to attach the sensors to the end of the bolt and, uh, it’ll be able to, uh. Monitor the, the health of the individual bolts over time. Allen Hall 2025: Can you see inclusions, or what is the defect that’s causing these bolts to start to crack? Is it something in the casting of the bolts themselves or the machining? Are they overheating them when they’re getting machined or not tempering them correctly? All the Jeremy Heinks: above. So we can definitely see that, um, you know, on new bolts you’ll, you’ll be able to see if there’s manufacturing defects or if there’s material defects, um, that maybe didn’t get caught during manufacturing. Or, um, you know, receiving inspection. Allen Hall 2025: I have one of these bolts that’s like two and a half feet long you can actually see inside and tell me where that defect lies. ’cause you cannot see it on the outside when they’re all [00:24:00] finished. Jeremy Heinks: Right. Typically we use ultrasound, uh, for, uh, quick inspection on that. Um, I mean, if it’s out of the, the turbine, you know, first year x-ray and make particle, that kind of trend, you know, everything gets your to outta, but the ut seems to be pretty, pretty straightforward on those. We’d even signed the cracks that are in the threads if we had the right, um, bit jangle to the, uh, the beam. Allen Hall 2025: Okay. So if you just received a whole truckload of these bolts, which is sort of the quality that you’re coming in right now, you could ut inspect each one of those before you took ’em up tower and, and spent all the money to install ’em and make sure that the manufacturer actually is delivering a proper product. Are Joel Saxum: they doing that at the factory? Why are they not doing that at the factory? Jeremy Heinks: Because Allen Hall 2025: they’re told they’re Jeremy Heinks: good when they get ’em from a supplier. Allen Hall 2025: That seems like a huge, if I’m the attorney at Blade Bulk Company, China Limited, I would want to make sure that I won’t gonna kill somebody because, ’cause those things are falling out and they’re just gonna [00:25:00] lawn daughter it underneath the turbine. Joel Saxum: And a hard hat’s not gonna save you from a bolt coming down. Allen Hall 2025: Well, you could tell by the number of problems that they were having that they had replaced some of these bolts. The new bolts had also had problems. So as a, a sequence of replacements, at some point you have to stop that process. You have to validate the part. You’re putting in the turbine is correct, right? I mean, when you have to do that Jeremy Heinks: on my side, you, you get what you pay for. And if you’re gonna go for cheap, you should probably spend a little bit to make sure what you’re getting is Allen Hall 2025: somewhat decent. So how, what would that entail to check them in the o and m building and say, you got a hundred bolts show up on site. What are we talking about in terms of time to make sure that at least the, the sanity check is being done before you spend the money to install these bolts? I mean, if we put together something, it could be done a few minutes per bolt. Throw me a, throw me a time and a dollar amount. Are we talking about millions of dollars or thousands of dollars for this? Thousands of dollars [00:26:00] Strong. Jeremy Heinks: We could probably get a system together that would be extremely cheap and effective. So I mean, if there’s, if that’s something that needs to exist in the industry, then we can definitely put together something that we can sell. Allen Hall 2025: I think people don’t realize that that is a thing. They don’t know that that’s possible. You can’t go to Amazon and buy a blade, bolt checker that’s not there. You can buy a lot of things on Joel Saxum: Amazon though. Allen Hall 2025: Let me ask you about the thing. I’ve seen the sort of the unscientific blade bolt check. Where they, have you seen this Jeremy, where they hang the bolt on one end and they tap it in the other and it, and it rings right? It makes this kind of a bell noise and they think they can hear if there’s a defect inside of there. Can you hear if there’s an inclusion or some sort of crystalline defect inside this blade bolt by tapping it? That’s, it’s a resonance test and Jeremy Heinks: I, I think you could definitely tell, you can definitely tell if there’s something going on. I think you would have to have a good control though. So if you, you have to have, you’d have to have one bid [00:27:00] vote. To balance against, I would imagine, and someone with good hearing. Yeah, I, it’s tap testing with anything is always subject to so many things. So it’s, uh, it’s better than, Allen Hall 2025: better than nothing probably. But, uh, how much better than nothing? Is it just slightly better or is it like, well you get, at least you’re getting the worst ones out of the lot. Uh, would it even do that? Unless I had it announced to, to try it, um, I would wanna. Say either way, but you see the little tap hammers, I’ve been on site and seen the little tap hammers sitting on guys’ desks that are the, you know, the, uh, calibrated tap test tool to see for DAS, that is not an easy tool to use. And it’s not even right for all the applications because it only, it’ll see something on the surface, but where, what can’t it see? Jeremy Heinks: So there is a regulated. Way to do tap tests. There’s, [00:28:00]it’s, as you have a certified tap test that you have to have, uh, noise levels and the environment have to be at below a certain amount, your, your guy doing, the person doing the test has to have a hearing check annually, and it has to be at a certain level. Um, the tap hammer has to be, is proportional to the thickness of material you’re looking at. ’cause if you’re looking at some, I mean, it’s only good for so, so thick. Like if you’re looking at. 10 millimeters, 15 millimeters fine. But once you get past 20, you’re gonna use a heavy hammer. And I’ve seen hammers in some plants that were probably causing damage, you know, ’cause they were so heavy, like, and they’re just, it was a piece of rebar with a ball bearing welded on the end of it, and they’re just hammering away. And it was so loud in the bay that even when they got lucky, when it crossed the dry glass area, they didn’t hear it. They just kept on rolling. Joel Saxum: Man, I thought, I thought a tap test was literally like a technician with a, with a, like a one euro coin in their hand or something. Just like ding ding [00:29:00] d ding, ding, ding. Like, that’s my tap test. Like you got a quarter. Jeremy Heinks: I have done a lot of tap tests, but it was like on radars where you had like two layers of carbon fiber and it was super thin and you could really hear, it works sometimes, but you just have, it’s got limitations just like any other method of inspection. So, and if people just. Allen Hall 2025: Don’t abide Jeremy Heinks: by Allen Hall 2025: this. If you have a technician roll into the o and m building, listen to Def Leppard on 11, then you’re probably not picking the right guy to do the tap test because it does take a lot of sensitivity to hear these minor changes. It’s not easy. Or the Lake Green, Ozzy Osborne. Yeah, right. If you see a, an Ozzy sticker on the guy’s pickup truck, probably not the right choice for the uh, tap test expert. The funniest thing ever. Jeremy Heinks: On the aviation side, we’ve gone to so many aviation or space group areas that use tap test and it’s always the oldest guy that has the hardest hearing, that’s doing the test every time, every Allen Hall 2025: time [00:30:00] they pass the most stuff. That’s why production doesn’t slow down. You said it, not me. I wanna expand the scope just for a minute. Uh, there’s gonna be a lot of, a lot of sites right now because of the changes in the IRA bill that are not going to be able to. Uh, get their next round of production tax credits and reapply because they’re gonna miss this window, right? So you have blades that are seven and eight years old, or turbines eight, seven, or eight years old. You’re not gonna be in that window of opportunity pretty much depending on what happens with the treasury rules. That thing is like it’s going to force operators into taking a deeper look at the health status of their turbines, maybe more than they have in the past to know, am I good for another 10 years, or if I do a little bit of preemptive maintenance on my existing fleet, can I get ’em 10 years, maybe 15 years? That’s the look I think that everybody’s trying to evaluate right now, and I think the [00:31:00] key to all of that is to actually have some NDT data. To actually look inside and to see, do I have a blade root issue that’s still early, that it’s gonna pop up at year 12? Do I have a cracking issue that I need to go take a look at? How does that factor into the planning over the next year, 18 months? For me, it was a little eyeopening when we went Jeremy Heinks: down that and visited our friends in Australia, and that’s kind of how they live, right? With their, their wind farms. They, they have to make ’em last. And it was, it was eye-opening and I, I just had a conversation with one last week. One of the people we met down there and they were looking into, uh, main bearings, a pitch bearing, and they’re cracking, right? So these are things that can be inspected with ultrasound or other things, and we can find these cracks internally. Like this is stuff that we don’t get to see much in the US or, or, you know, markets like ours because they get replaced, right? Everything gets just, we have a throwaway attitude when it comes to blades because of, you know, repowering and other things. Um, [00:32:00] where. Places like Australia or like in the islands where we’ve got a customer, that’s not how they look at it. These things have to last 30 years, you know, or longer, you know. So, uh, inspection and preventive maintenance is, is is, uh, the way to look, way to go. It. I mean, again, oil and gas, the stuff they have has to last a long damn time. A lot. You know, they do preventative maintenance. They have repair schedules or replacement schedules, all this stuff. And maybe we gotta start looking at that stuff a little more smartly on our side. Um, and, uh, budget for more inspection on these things that we know will go bad over time. And it’s not necessarily just the blade, but other parts of the turbine as well. You know, we’ve got a a yup. Bearing we’re looking at too. And that’s, that’s a pretty large. Part you have a crack in it, but Joel Saxum: ha bearing. Jeremy Heinks: Yeah. So these are things that didn’t crack. So we’re looking at, uh, with different inspection methods as well. [00:33:00] So, Allen Hall 2025: so do you think the roles of reversing that the Australian European methodology to keep turbines up and running is going to be applied to the states, and how is that going to transfer that knowledge transfer gonna work because it. The staffs in. A lot of us operators are set up for that 10 year period. Like they, they don’t really think about year 11 anymore. They haven’t for a number of years. How do they get spooled up on that and what resources are they going to need to get to year 15 and 20? If I was them, I would be reaching out to Jeremy Heinks: our partners in Australia or Europe and ask those questions. And a lot of these comp, a lot of these large energy companies are not just us. They’re. Multiple, you know, areas of the world that they, they brought in. So they have, they should have the knowledge and the leverage in house. They’re just gonna have to connect those people or, you know, people, people, people like you guys are gonna be able to, you know, bring that knowledge and connect those people. ’cause I mean, you guys are great at connecting people for [00:34:00] sure. Joel Saxum: That’s what we, we try to say that to everybody though, too. Every time we go to, like, Hamburg is next year, right? The, the Hamburg is to me is the best wind show in the world. Hamburgers next year. Wind Europe is coming up. Like if you’re a US operator, if you, if you’re, you name it, one of the big conglomerates that has people on both sides of the pond. Yeah. Connect up internally. Come on. Get your act together. But the other side of it is, is there’s a lot of people here that aren’t, they just don’t know. You know, there’s a lot of operators that are very large here. They don’t have anything else anywhere else. Go to Hamburg, go to Wind Europe, go, go over there, just go to the conference, see the technology, see the innovations, talk to the people, have some conversations because it will be eye-opening and you know, and, and there is another one too that I think is a very important, um, there’s some ISPs that go across the pond, back and forth, and some of these good ISPs have a lot of really good knowledge about what goes on back and forth because there’s a different operating model over there as well. There’s a lot of the. Financial asset owners that [00:35:00] just have the plants and they entrust someone later on in life to manage it for ’em. Where these ISPs have 20 vestas engineers and 20 Siemens engineers and 20 SGRE engineer or you know, all these people there. So there’s, there is a way to get this information back and forth, but you’re a hundred percent correct here in this conversation. I guess the, all the three of us here. We’re staring at, uh, a cliff that we need to figure out how to get wings on before we, we don’t want it to be like the red, the red Bull thing, where every, just into the water. We don’t wanna do that. We wanna fly up the cliff. Jeremy Heinks: But we’ve seen, we’ve seen this too, at some of the, the o and m focused, you know, show or conferences or gatherings. The ISPs aren’t, aren’t brought in ’cause they’re scared. It turns into a sales pitch. Um, but again, I like the one we had in Australia last year. That was great. It was, hey. This isn’t a sales pitch, just tell ’em. I mean, most of us know, I mean, I, I’m gonna be up there speaking. I’m not, I don’t have to do a sales pitch. If I, if what I’m saying is valuable to somebody, they’re gonna come find me, [00:36:00] which is what happened after that. You know, people reach out, you know that they’re gonna be like, oh, that I have that issue. I’m gonna go talk to this guy. You don’t have to do a sales pitch, just say, Hey, this is what we, what we found. These are the things we ran into as we do these things. And just keep it about the, uh, about the, about the problems. That we’re facing? Allen Hall 2025: Well, yeah, that’s gonna be the key for the next couple of years, just because a lot of the engineers and staff on the United States, uh, have not been to a lot of conferences and talk to technical people because they haven’t needed to. It’s more of, Hey, I need to keep the blade running a couple more months and then we’re gonna move on to the next project. We got a Repowering project going on. It’s been in that sort of build mode for a number of years, and that whole. Logistics, uh, internal workflow is going to change where they need to be bringing outside resources in to help them understand what they’re missing or what key components do they have over in Denmark or Germany or France that we don’t have on staff at the minute, and why do [00:37:00] they have it? One of those is going to be NDT and a lot of it, I think just because of the age of the turbines and the. I would say the era in which they were built, it’s gonna lead themselves into more inspection. That’s, I think, an avenue for C-I-C-N-D-T to explore, obviously. But I think the key is to get the engineers and the sort of the maintenance staff out into the world again, and to come to some of these conferences. Like j when Jeremy speaks, you should be there listening because he’s gonna give you all the answers in about 30 minutes of what you need to go do. That’s the key. Right? Jeremy Heinks: Right, right. And I mean, not just myself, but anybody in a position where you’ve got knowledge and experience that would benefit the whole industry, um, you know, certain volunteering, get, get out there and uh, and pass the, you know, pass the word out. You know, it’s like, you know, we had this thing in the NDT industry where. A certain generation of the, the older guys that had all this experience, all our senior level threes, you know, back then it was, you [00:38:00] wanted to hold everything in because that was your key, that was your ticket to getting a payday. Right. But ended up is when those feasible people all retired or, or worse. Um, then though that knowledge got passed down and uh, it was all kept up. And you look at, look at the aviation industry, the fumbles they’ve had lately with quality. And that’s because of that. ’cause they don’t talk to each other, none of that. They, they this year, all these problems they’re having right now in aviation stuff that they took care of in the fifties, right. And they just forgot. So now we get, have a chance to try and not do that in the wind industry. Um, you know, if you’re an expert in something, get out there. And, I mean, it’s tough. Like I don’t like talking in front of big crowds or anything, but. It’s, uh, once you get rolling and people get engaged and with guys like you to help out, you know, it’s, it’s not a bad type. Just set the ball in the tee and let you take a whack at it. But you could be in the difference between somebody having a whole farm, uh, a wind farm, go, go down, or they have a, like we’ve come across people that have had [00:39:00] blades or turbines offline for weeks, if not months, because they have an issue they don’t know they can do anything about. And then they bring us in and like, Hey, we did the inspection. This is repairable. Or we did the inspection. You should just get rid of this blade or, or whatever. It’s just they’ve been paralyzed and that, I don’t think that’s, you know, something that needs to happen Allen Hall 2025: either. Well, they shouldn’t be paralyzed. They should be calling C-I-C-N-D-T or going to the website, cic ndt.com. Get ahold of Jeremy, get ahold of the staff because they have a, a tremendous amount of knowledge about blades, about how to inspect them and how to keep the turbines running. Quickly, yes, it costs a little bit of money, but it’s well worth it when you have these turbines down for months on end, and I’ve seen that this year. It’s insane. They should have called. C-I-C-N-D-T and gotten their turbines back up and running. Jeremy, how can people reach you directly? Can they get ahold of you on LinkedIn? Jeremy Heinks: Yeah, get on uh LinkedIn and just search Jeremy Hikes or you can go to our website, uh, ct.com and [00:40:00] we’ve Allen Hall 2025: got links to uh, get ahold of us there and go to some of the wind conferences because Jeremy’s gonna be there laying down the knowledge on NDT and you won’t want to miss it. So, Jeremy, thank you so much for being on the podcast. We love having you. Thanks for having me.

Summary In this episode of Chattinn Cyber, Marc is chattin' with Alyssa Lisiewski, Managing Director at Ankura and one of the best known and respected cybersecurity experts in the country. The conversation begins with Alyssa sharing her early introduction to technology, influenced by her father who taught her to take apart and reassemble computers from a young age. Initially interested in forensic crime scene investigations, Alyssa shifted her focus to cybersecurity due to her father's encouragement and foresight about the field's growth. She started her career as an intern in diplomatic security's computer investigations and forensics unit, then pursued a master's degree while working as a government contractor, honing her skills in cybersecurity and high-tech crime investigations. Alyssa's career progressed into the intelligence community, where she specialized in digital forensics from an intelligence perspective, which differed from traditional digital forensics. She later worked at the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center in Maryland, conducting forensic examinations and testifying in court cases. Transitioning to the private sector, Alyssa led a digital forensics team at a major financial company focusing on insider threats before joining Anchor, where she combines her cyber threat and forensic expertise. The discussion then shifts to clarifying common internet terminology: the surface web, deep web, and dark web. Alyssa explains that the surface web is the small portion of the internet most people use daily, such as Google and social media. The deep web contains more anonymous and legal content like academic and medical documents, while the dark web is accessed via Tor and is often associated with illicit activities but also hosts legitimate anonymous communications. Alyssa emphasizes the importance of proactive dark web monitoring for businesses. Beyond just detecting if stolen data is posted, monitoring can reveal chatter among threat actors about industries or competitors, enabling companies to anticipate and mitigate attacks. She shares a real-life example where her team identified a threat actor group's tactics early, allowing a client to detect an intrusion that had gone unnoticed for a month, demonstrating the value of threat intelligence in incident response. Finally, Marc and Alyssa chat about the benefits and challenges of incorporating dark web analysis into post-incident investigations. While it can clarify the true impact of a breach and assist in legal mediation, there are limitations due to the trustworthiness of data posted by criminals. Her team validates findings through metadata analysis and breach research. The episode closes with Alyssa inviting listeners to connect with her via email or LinkedIn for further discussion, highlighting her openness to sharing knowledge and engaging with the cybersecurity community. Key Points Alyssa's Journey: Alyssa's early exposure to technology and career path from forensic interests to cybersecurity and digital forensics. Web Infrastructure: Explanation of the surface web, deep web, and dark web, including their differences and common misconceptions. Threat Detection: The strategic value of proactive dark web monitoring for businesses to detect threats and industry chatter before breaches occur. A real-world example of how threat intelligence helped identify a threat actor's tactics and detect a breach earlier than usual. The role of dark web analysis in post-incident investigations, including its benefits, limitations, and methods to validate data. Key Quotes “When I was four, my dad taught me how to take apart a computer and put it back together… he made sure I was learning about it from a very young age.” “The surface web is really only 4 or 5% of the web. The majority of the web is the deep web and the dark web.” “If you’re not monitoring proactively the dark web, chances are the first time you’re looking at the dark web is after that breach.” “We knew … the threat actor group… and because of that, we were able to identify the actual true start of the incident, about a month prior to the update we were working on.” “There are going to be situations where we may not be able to identify if data is out there, or we may identify it but not give any context… that’s why we do other things to try to validate it.” About Our Guest Alyssa Lisiewski is a Managing Director at Ankura in Washington, DC, bringing over 14 years of specialized experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, and insider threat investigations. She has a proven track record of leading and conducting complex cyber investigations that protect critical digital assets across diverse industries including government, financial services, and legal sectors. Alyssa is highly skilled in operating within digital forensic lab environments, adhering to industry standards for evidence handling, and analyzing electronically stored information. She has been qualified as an expert witness in federal and military courts and has played key roles in program leadership, strategic service development, and partner engagement, driving innovation and excellence in cyber risk management. Follow Our Guest Website | LinkedIn About Our Host National co-chair of the Cyber Center for Excellence, Marc Schein, CIC,CLCS is also a Risk Management Consultant at Marsh McLennan. He assists clients by customizing comprehensive commercial insurance programs that minimize the burden of financial loss through cost effective transfer of risk. By conducting a Total Cost of Risk (TCoR) assessment, he can determine any gaps in coverage. As part of an effective risk management insurance team, Marc collaborates with senior risk consultants, certified insurance counselors, and expert underwriters to examine the adequacy of existing client programs and develop customized solutions to transfer risk, improve coverage and minimize premiums. Follow Our Host Website | LinkedIn

Brian Schmidt is a senior insurance executive with more than two decades of experience across primary insurance, reinsurance, data and analytics, and consulting. At Xceedance, Brian leads the Strategic Accounts division as Senior Vice President and Business Leader, overseeing global teams that deliver operational excellence across the insurance policy lifecycle. Brian holds several industry designations, including CPCU, CIC, and ASLI, and earned both his BBA in Marketing and MBA from the University of Cincinnati's Lindner College of Business. Brian has served as Chair of the Underwriting Interest Group for The Institutes CPCU Society and as University Liaison for the Cincinnati CPCU Society Chapter. In this episode of In the Know, Chris Hampshire and Brian explore the offerings of a strategic operations support firm, the effective use of data analytics in day-to-day operations, and the value of a CPCU designation in his career.   Key Takeaways Brian's professional journey from restaurants to insurance. Xceedance offerings as a strategic operations support firm. The benefits of transitioning into a partnership with Xceedance. The Pros and cons of operations support partnership. The state of AI advancements in today's insurance industry. Effective use of data analytics in day-to-day operations. Brian's decision to pursue additional training and certifications. Tools in Brian's toolbox that have added to his success. A five-year look at the future of the insurance industry. Brian's message to early-career professionals.   In the Know podcast theme music written and performed by James Jones, CPCU, and Kole Shuda of the band If-Then.   To learn more about the CPCU Society, its membership, and educational offerings, tools, and programs, please visit CPCUSociety.org.   Follow the CPCU Society on social media: X (Twitter): @CPCUSociety Facebook: @CPCUSociety LinkedIn: @The Institutes CPCU Society Instagram: @the_cpcu_society   Quotes "Understanding why you're bringing in the support can help guide the decision." "Regardless of where AI progresses to, we're still going to need the art of underwriters well into the future." "Earning my CPCU designation has been pivotal in my insurance career." "No matter what skill set you have, there is a place for you in the insurance industry."  

In "Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform", Joe Lynch and Shane Hagen, Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo, discuss the necessity of transitioning from traditional EDI to a unified platform for strategic supply chain orchestration and superior visibility. About Shane Hagen Shane Hagen is a Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo. He designs integration solutions that seamlessly connect internal applications with external partners, leveraging both API and EDI integration patterns. Cleo's customers rely on Shane to solve complex supply-chain challenges, trusting him to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution. With over eight years of experience in the integration space—including a prior role at Boomi—Shane brings deep expertise in modern connectivity and enterprise workflow design. He holds a computer science degree from Penn State University. About Cleo Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC) is a cloud-based integration platform, that allows organizations to build, operate, and optimize critical supply chain orchestration processes. The CIC platform brings end-to-end integration visibility across API, EDI, and non-EDI integrations, giving technical and business users the confidence to rapidly onboard trading partners, enable integration between applications, and accelerate revenue-generation. As a supply chain orchestration software company focused on business outcomes, Cleo's focus is to ensure each customer's potential is realized by delivering strategic solutions that make it easy to discover and create value through the movement and integration of B2B enterprise data. Key Takeaways: Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform In "Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform", Joe Lynch and Shane Hagen, Presales Solutions Architect at Cleo, discuss the necessity of transitioning from traditional EDI to a unified platform for strategic supply chain orchestration and superior visibility. The Imperative for Seamless System Connectivity The penalty for not connecting internal systems directly to external business partners is severe: it forces manual entry, leading to processes that are time-consuming, slow, unreliable, and prone to error. Organizations must expect their EDI platform to eliminate this manual burden and ensure robust, automated data exchange. Shift from Transaction Processing to Supply Chain Orchestration Expect your platform to evolve beyond simple data exchange to become a strategic tool for supply chain orchestration. Modern cloud platforms, like Cleo Integration Cloud (CIC), manage, operate, and optimize critical B2B enterprise data movement across the entire network, driving strategic business outcomes. Enabling Profitable Partner Relationships Through Speed Working with a powerful integration platform like Cleo is the key to accelerating growth. It directly enables companies to onboard new customers, suppliers, and business partners significantly faster, which is foundational to building more prosperous, high-velocity relationships. Hybrid Integration is the New Standard (API + EDI) The complexities of the modern supply chain require integration solutions that seamlessly blend traditional EDI with contemporary API patterns. A high-value platform must provide a unified environment for designing complex, end-to-end workflows that leverage both types of connectivity. Comprehensive Visibility Across All Data Streams True operational control requires end-to-end integration visibility across every data flow—API, EDI, and non-EDI. This holistic view gives technical and business users the confidence to solve complex supply-chain challenges by quickly identifying and resolving any bottlenecks. Bridging the Gap Between Business Strategy and Technical Execution A modern EDI platform must act as the essential link between ambitious business objectives (like accelerated revenue and growth) and the technical execution required to meet them. Guest experts, like Shane Hagen, are relied upon to translate complex requirements into measurable business value. Strategic Partnerships Drive Industry Focus (The Trimble Example) Expect your integration provider to have deep, strategic alliances within key industries. Cleo's position as a proud Trimble partner highlights its experience in solving complex integration challenges for Trimble customers and demonstrates its specialized focus on critical industry ecosystems. Learn More About Why It's Time to Expect More from Your EDI Platform Shane Hagen Cleo | Linkedin Cleo Demo Case Studies The Logistics of Logistics Podcast If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a positive review, subscribe, and share it with your friends and colleagues. The Logistics of Logistics Podcast: Google, Apple, Castbox, Spotify, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Tunein, Podbean, Owltail, Libsyn, Overcast Check out The Logistics of Logistics on Youtube

The CIC have gone out into the snowstorm to get pizza and hide from the NSA under a false name as they review Sneakers! Ben and Jason return to the undisclosed locations to review a movie in dedication to the late great Robert Redford, covering his star-studded 1992 spy comedy. Join us!  Be sure to like, follow, subscribe and interact! We'd love to hear from you!  Email: CICDeadDrop@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/central_intelligence_cinema/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/CICSpypod Bluesky Social: https://bsky.app/profile/cicspypod.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CICPodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@central_intelligence_cinema Merch store: https://cic-merch-store.creator-spring.com/

How does strong infection prevention leadership reshape long-term care? In this episode, host Lerenza Howard sits down with Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, to explore how certification, regulation, and national standards are elevating care for older adults. Hear how Canada's approach is informing global best practices—and what long-term care teams around the world can learn from it. Hosted by: Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guest: Tiberius Stanescu, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP Tiberius Stanescu is a globally educated Registered Nurse with diverse clinical background spanning multiple medical specialties. He began his nursing career in 2000, specializing in operating room procedures and plastic and reconstructive surgery, before discovering a deep passion for long-term care. His leadership in this field led him to serve as Assistant Director of Care and director of nursing role, where he furthered his expertise in infection prevention and wound management. In 2015, Tiberius joined the Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) team at Scarborough Health Network and earned his Certification in Infection Control (CIC) in 2018. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played a pivotal role in the IPAC hub, reaffirming his commitment to long-term care. Tiberius has contributed significantly to the field through his involvement with the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC), helping to develop the Long-Term Care Certification in Infection Prevention (LTC-CIP) exam. He serves as Chair of IPAC Canada's Long-Term Care Interest Group, underscoring his dedication to advancing infection prevention standards and enhancing care quality in long-term care settings.