Podcasts about strategic security

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Rebekah Koffler, a Russian-born strategic military intelligence analyst and author of 'Putin's Playbook.' They discuss the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the implications of nuclear strategy, and the role of the U.S. in this geopolitical landscape. Koffler shares insights on Putin's motivations, the dependency of Ukraine on Western support, and the potential consequences of U.S. involvement. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network. For more visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China and Russia have held their 19th round of Strategic Security Consultation in Beijing.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, Roberto Manunta, a seasoned Strategy and Security Advisor delves into the essence of strategic security, emphasizing the need for a systemic approach that integrates various aspects of life and organizational structure. He discusses the common pitfalls in security management, the role of intelligence, and the influence of technology on future security strategies. Roberto also shares compelling examples and insights on how understanding root causes and aligning values can lead to more effective conflict resolution and security planning. 00:39- About Roberto Manunta Roberto is a strategy and security adviser. He is the Vice President of the Security and Risk Studies Institute.  He is a former professor Asociado at the University of Barcelona.  He holds a degree in Economics and politics from the University of Bath, and a MSc in Military Operational Research at Cranfield RMCS, Shrivenham, UK. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tbcy/support

A conversation with Maj. Julian “Cosmo” Gluck '12, a flyer with the heart of a pilot, the soul of a golden age aviator, and an insatiable yearning to learn. Why? In part to support developing leaders of tomorrow. ----more---- SUMMARY Major Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12, shares his background and experiences in the Air Force and as a bomber pilot. He discusses his childhood, involvement in various activities, and his decision to join the military. Major Gluck also talks about his leadership roles at the Air Force Academy and the challenges he faced. He then delves into his experience flying B-52s and explains the difference between a pilot and an aviator. Finally, he clarifies the distinction between rated and non-rated officers. He discusses his involvement with the Order of Daedalians, a professional fellowship organization for military aviators. He also shares his experience transitioning to Harvard Business School and the Air Force Reserve and about the importance of leadership across different lanes. Julian reflects on what he has learned about himself and his future plans. He emphasizes the significance of giving back and volunteering, as well as the impact of the Air Force Academy and alumni involvement.   OUR FAVORITE QUOTES "I would say the juxtaposition between the military lifestyle—which often is more regimented—and a desire to both give back and be creative. So these secondary and tertiary desires that I really wanted to have in my personal life and professional life to continue to self-actualize and feel comfortable were always at sort of a crossroads, but the Academy made that possible." "I think there is a lot of strength in knowing that you do not know something. And through my time in business school, there is a lot that I think many of those who are coming from civilian careers—that more directly relate to business—would think is just information that everyone is armed with that is absent for many of us who were not as directly involved in running for-profit organizations or who weren't involved in sales, investment banking, or any of these other careers." "I would say, I'm going to do a plug for the AOG: If there are things that you want your AOG to do, you are the person who can help facilitate that as well, just like I aim to, like many others. An alumni organization, a nonprofit, a charity is only as strong as its membership corps." "I think overall down the road, as long as I'm making a positive impact in my circle and in my community, that's the most important thing to me. Like, I don't want to give up the uniform. I've loved serving in the Air Force, and I'll stay in the Air Force Reserve—hopefully as long as they'll keep me—and it would be great to have more opportunities to lead again." "I would leave you with, if you have some time available, if there's money that you're seeking to donate, there is a cause that will resonate with you. Just go to the search engine of your choice, maybe it's Ask Jeeves … [or] go to Lycos—I think that was a search engine—in your Netscape Navigator. Go look up on AOL these interests, and you'll be able to find a charity that works for you.” - Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12   SHARE THIS EPISODE  FACEBOOK  |  LINKEDIN  |  TWITTER  |  EMAIL   CHAPTERS 00:00:  Introduction and Background 04:01:  Childhood and Life Before the Academy 08:01:  Leadership Roles at the Academy 14:53:  Flying B-52s 19:50:  Difference Between Rated and Non-Rated 21:30:  The Order of Daedalians 26:14:  Transitioning to Harvard Business School 30:06:  Leadership Across Different Lanes 33:08:  Learning About Oneself 37:15:  Future Plans 40:10:  Giving Back and Volunteering 42:37:  The Air Force Academy and Alumni Involvement   TAKEAWAYS FOR YOU - The Order of Daedalians is the professional fraternal order of military aviators and commemorates the service and valor of World War I pilots while providing fellowship for current and former flyers today. - Programs like the Civil Air Patrol—the civilian auxiliary of the Air Force—provide another avenue for service members, veterans, and civilians to give back in meaningful ways. - Transitioning from the military to civilian life can provide opportunities for strategic development and new ways to support organizations. - Leadership takes different forms in various contexts, from leading in the military to leading in the classroom. - Humility and the willingness to learn from others are important qualities for personal growth and effective leadership. - Giving back and volunteering in various organizations can provide a sense of fulfillment and make a positive impact in the community. - The Air Force Academy and alumni involvement play a significant role in shaping individuals and fostering a sense of pride and service.   MAJ. GLUCK'S BIO Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck is a reservist in the Defense Innovation Unit in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. He additionally serves as Chairman Emeritus of the Department of the Air Force Company Grade Officers' Council, supporting the 47,000 captains and lieutenants of the Air & Space Forces. Maj. Gluck grew up in LaGrange, Georgia and received his commission in 2012 as a Distinguished Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. During his career he was selected as the 2018 Air Force Times Airman of the Year, received the 2019 Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award, was named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30, and chosen as one of the 2023 Ten Outstanding Young Americans by JCI USA. Prior to his current position, Maj. Gluck served on Air Combat Command staff; served as Aide-de-Camp to the Commander of Seventh Air Force; led 64 aircrew flight equipment and SERE personnel; and was Executive Officer for the Department of Defense's largest bomb group. He is an instructor pilot in the B-52H Stratofortress and is a graduate of Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training. Maj. Gluck flew combat missions in Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and FREEDOM'S SENTINEL out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar and has deployed in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS - Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster - Air Medal - Aerial Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster - Air Force Commendation Medal with five oak leaf clusters - Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster - German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency in Gold PUBLICATIONS “Opening the Door to Cultural Understanding and Mutual Cooperation,” Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, June 2021 “The Gray Legion: Information Warfare Within Our Gates,” Journal of Strategic Security, December 2021 “Kasa-obake: A Spirited Case against Abandoning the U.S.-Japan Nuclear Umbrella,” On the Horizon, May 2022 “South Korea's Second Sight: Risks and Rewards for the ROK-US Alliance with Russia,” Issues & Insights, June 2023 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS - British-American Project - Center for a New American Security - Council for the United States and Italy - Order of Daedalians - Pacific Forum   CONNECT WITH JULIAN LINKEDIN  |  @JULIANRGLUCK ON INSTAGRAM     ABOUT LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP Long Blue Leadership drops every two weeks on Tuesdays and is available on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn + Alexa, Spotify and all your favorite podcast platforms. Search @AirForceGrads on your favorite social channels for Long Blue Leadership news and updates!        TRANSCRIPT OUR SPEAKERS Guest, Maj. Julian "Cosmo" Gluck '12  |  Your Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Naviere Walkewicz 00:01 My guest today is Maj. Julian “Cosmo” Gluck, USAFA Class of 2012 graduate of distinction based in Boston. He is currently serving in the Air Force Reserve in the Defense Innovation Unit and pursuing his MBA at the Harvard Business School. There is so much in Maj. Gluck's background that we'll just touch the surface for now. He flew B-52s for more than six years, and in 2023 he was named one of 10 outstanding young Americans, which puts him in the company of American presidents, statesmen and generals, including the Air Force Academy Association and Foundation's Gen. Mike Gould, Class of '76, who received the honor in 1985. In 2020, Maj. Gluck was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for law and policy. In 2018, he was named Air Force Times airman of the year. He is a published author, public speaker and contributor to international discourse on public policy, sharing his lessons in leadership with students in elementary school, at university, senior leaders in defense, nonprofits, and national level elected policymakers. We'll talk with Maj. Gluck about his work as a member of the Air Force Reserve, and how that relates to his membership in the Order of Daedalians, a fraternal organization founded after World War I comprised of aviators. He is a gregarious man of warmth, humility and humor, always willing to share what he knows with those aspiring to become aviators, lead or be better leaders, and always ready with an enthusiastic, “Howdy!” This should be a very enjoyable conversation. Joining us from Boston, Julian, welcome to Long Blue Leadership.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 01:42 Well, I feel like I have to say howdy now, but I was gonna' say it anyway. So good to be here.   Naviere Walkewicz 01:46 Howdy. So glad you're here with us today. Thank you for making the time. We are really excited to learn more about your thoughts on leadership. But as we like to, we want to kind of take a step back, rewind the time a little bit and learn about young Julian. Why don't we start there? Tell us about your childhood life before the Academy.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 02:06 Sure. So, I grew up all around primarily the southeastern United States. My dad's a pilot and was going through different positions. My mom's an occupational therapist. They had met in Texas, but I was born in Florida. And then over the course of my childhood, I lived in Florida, Tennessee, Maryland, South Carolina and Georgia, where I finished out elementary school, middle school and then high school. And when I was a kid, I was involved in a myriad of different activities. I really enjoyed acting and got the chance to co-star in a public broadcasting television show with the GPB, one of the stations back in Georgia. I did a little bit of entrepreneurship, starting a company when I was 14. I became involved in the Civil Air Patrol and high school wrestling, extemporaneous speech competitions. And with all the different activities going on, I wanted to continue on the tradition in my family of military service. Applied to the Air Force Academy. Thankfully, the “Zoo” let me in. And it's been a great time since.   Naviere Walkewicz 03:04 Who were some of the influences in your life that kind of led you down that path. I know you mentioned, you know, your family has had many that have served. Are those who influenced you? Are there others maybe that you read or influenced you as well.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 03:16 The members of my family are the largest influence on my decision to join the military. I'm fifth generation. As you go through different lines in the family, people on both sides had served primarily in the United States and hearing their stories of both sacrifice of putting the organization over oneself, the service to country really resonated with me as a kid. And so I knew even when I was very young that I wanted to serve in the military, as well as a lot of the reading I did as a child, I would say. And then going through my time at the Academy was also very much a philosophical focus throughout. A lot of philosophy mixed in as well with the standard books that one would read as a kid.   Naviere Walkewicz 04:01 Five generations. Would you say that it was destiny then to go into the military via the Air Force Academy or just the military in general? Or was it really intentional on your part?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 04:11 I think there were definitely some elements of the Academy being the destination. Now as far as Air Force Academy versus a few of the others, I would say lesser options with our rivals on the East Coast there. I wasn't initially sure which one I was going to apply to. And ultimately the Air Force Academy made the most sense to me, primarily because of the Academy's awesome record of placing people into really impactful, strategic roles later on. I like the emphasis on technology. And I think as well, having a Japanese program which only the Air Force Academy and maybe the Naval Academy had, I wanted to take Japanese classes, so that was something that was on my mind.   Naviere Walkewicz 04:54 Did you take Japanese class?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 04:56 [Speaking Japanese here.] So, I did indeed study Japanese. It was my minor at the Academy, and sometimes really useful either in like bilateral track to diplomatic scenarios or ordering sushi at really nice restaurants.   Naviere Walkewicz 05:16 I don't think I would be as successful. All I remember is [speaking Japanese here], which is, “Where is the bathroom.”   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 05:22 That's really important.   Naviere Walkewicz 05:26 So let's talk about the Academy. Maybe what were some of the roles in leadership you had? Or let's just talk about your Academy experience in general. Kind of set the stage for us.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 05:34 So, the first leadership role I ever had at the Academy was the Mitchell Hall Food Focus Committee. So, Doolie year, freshman year, I'm sitting in the SAR, the squadron assembly room — I'm not sure if the audience is all super-familiar with the acronyms or if they've changed over time — but I'm in the SAR, and they're like, “Hey, we have a volunteer opportunity.” And I'm just thinking in my mind, I've been at the Academy for a few weeks, this is my chance to be an impactful leader early on, and they just needed someone to test out the food at Mitchell Hall. I raised my hand really proudly. And over the course of the year, I gave my own attempt at food criticism to the excellent staff and Mitchell Hall trying to shape the meals cadets would have. Now, I'm not sure if I've had any jobs since then that is quite as impactful. I'm still trying to chase that incredible opportunity to rate how hard the cookies were, or that the chicken fillet sandwiches were pretty solid. But after that one, I would go into primarily roles that were focused on sort of command-oriented leadership, I was the first sergeant I believe, squadron superintendent for basic cadet training. I served on group staff a couple of times culminating as the Group Commander for Cadet Group 1, First Group, so I had a great time doing that. My summers were spent flying gliders, doing the SERE program when we still had CST, and as well as getting the chance to do an internship at the Senate. So, I was the one cadet that was sent there as sort of an interim military legislative assistant, and did basic another time, as well as the Director of Military Guidance Officers. Another role that I did through sophomore through first year was the Personal Ethics and Education Representative Program, the Peer Program, at a really good time. And I thought that it was really valuable getting to speak with cadets who are having troubles in their personal life, professional life, and really be able to help for more challenging issues, such as ones that may involve the law or medical needs. And then for ones that I felt like I could have a good handle on being able to practice my interpersonal communication and super useful later on in my career.   Naviere Walkewicz 08:06 You held many leadership positions, and I'm sure there are many accolades that came with that. What were some of the challenges that you experienced in those positions? And how did you balance being a leader all the time with your own needs, and developing yourself?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 08:20 I would say the juxtaposition between the military lifestyle which often is more regimented, and a desire to both give back and be creative. So, these secondary and tertiary desires that I really wanted to have in my personal life and professional life continue to self-actualize and feel comfortable. We're always at sort of a crossroads. But the Academy thankfully made that possible. Now I did that at the expense of probably getting eight hours of sleep per night, maybe about half of that most of the time, and a lot of all-nighters, but I think there were some people who are just hardcore DGs and still got eight hours of sleep. I'm not one of those. I did not get a lot of it. But when I was there doing the cadet leadership jobs, I needed an outlet. So, for Doolie year, I acted with Blue Bards, I tried to relive a little bit of that child acting background and that was a lot of fun. We did Grease and 12 Angry Men. Then through both four degree year, all the way up through first year, and a little bit as a casual lieutenant, I sung with the In the Stairwell acapella group, and was a beatboxer and sung bass as well. And that was a phenomenal time getting to perform for the senior leaders that came in at the White House a couple times, and then later on getting to relive that as well as an alumnus at the America's Got Talent semifinals doing an exhibition before the then current crop of cadets just totally crushed it out there on the stage. So, I think throughout that time at the Academy, just being able to go, “Hey, I need to really focus on academics, I need I grow in my leadership capabilities.” But I also want creative things. And then community service-oriented things. And that was where I became involved with programs like the Knights of Columbus, when I was a cadet finding ways to give back and the local community and lead volunteer projects across the state of Colorado and then eventually, nationally, internationally.   Naviere Walkewicz 10:20 I really appreciate you sharing that. Because I think sometimes there might be a misconception or a perception even that, you know, you can be a leader and you have to be really strict and focus and you can't really focus on other things that you're really passionate about, or you know, that bring joy as well. Right. So maybe you can't have both, but I really appreciate that you shared that you can. So, do you prefer beatboxing or bass? What does that sound like?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 10:44 Well, these days, so I recently joined the Harvard Business School acapella group, which is called Heard on the Street. And I'm still beatboxing. But I'm getting a little bit more into the singing part primarily because over the past 10 years, it's mostly been playing along with my guitar, and singing karaoke. So, I definitely enjoy beatboxing but I'm enjoying doing more singing these days as well.   Naviere Walkewicz You're holding back on…   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 Go to YouTube and see some old clips. I think I'll refrain from beatboxing on your… I haven't checked this mic to see if like a…. [Beatboxing]   Naviere Walkewicz 11:25 So, that was amazing. No, I think that the mic came through fantastically. And no, that is wonderful. We really appreciate that. And again, it also plays into, you know, we really can be fully immersed in a lot of things, right? We don't have to just be down one lane when it comes to leadership and, you know, pursuing our dreams. So, let's talk a little bit about while you were in the military. You share that you flew B-52s for over six years. What was that experience like? And then I'm gonna' ask you a follow-on about flying because there's something as a non-flier, non-rated grad, I just have a question on so first, tell us about what it was like flying B-52.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 12:05 So, flying the B-52, aka the “Buff,” was a blast. It's a very challenging aircraft, I think, compared to many others in the inventory. It is an older platform. It's older than my father. And based on earlier versions that are older than both my parents, and probably many of the current cadets' grandparents. My grandfather, in fact, asked me when I told him I fly the B-52, “They're still flying those?” And I was like, “Indeed, Grandpa, and you enlisted in the Air Force after they'd already been in service.” But I can tell you, although they are up there in years, it's a very lethal platform. It's an effective platform. It's constantly being brought to the forefront of innovation through the incredible work that the tech community does, that the primes and other companies are able to leverage with different technologies as far as munitions, its radar capabilities, a lot of exciting changes with new engines that will be coming about for the next generation of bomber pilots. So, I enjoyed flying it. It definitely had its moments where it tested my limits. And I'm super grateful for the instructors and weapons school graduates who helped develop me from a young, very uncertain co-pilot to being a more adept, and I would say, empowered aviator, as I continued to like, become more comfortable, and eventually have the chance before I departed the community for other opportunities to instruct as well.   Naviere Walkewicz 13:39 What were some of the challenges that you faced in that? Was it more just a level of comfort? Or was it other things?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 13:44 I think in the B-52, there's a wide range of different mission-sets that you need to be familiarized with. I mean, not only the nuclear deterrence mission, that is the Secretary of Defense's No. 1 priority, and extremely critical for our ability to deter and assure you also have the close air support mission, you see just a massive suite of different weapons, you need to be able to control an aircraft that has sometimes sluggish controls. And as you're powering through different regimes in the airplane, you also need to be not only taking care of your own aircraft, but if you're flying in formation, as a formation leader, mission leader or even a mission commander, you need to be able to have an awareness of all the other aircraft and players that are out there in the “kill box” or wherever you're operating. So, I think as we're moving up from co-pilot to aircraft commander and mission lead and eventually to instructor, the stakes become higher. The challenges as far as your knowledge set your situational awareness and task management increase. And thankfully with great instructors and those in more senior positions who believed in the opportunity to continue to progress, I had the just joy of a lifetime getting to fly the B-52. Particularly with my crew in 2016 to [2017], as a young co-pilot out in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan in operations Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. So, by far the most impactful, meaningful six months of my life, and that would not have been possible without the B-52 community.   Naviere Walkewicz 15:29 That's really powerful. Thank you. One of the questions that's on my mind, and I think for others that maybe aren't in the aviation community — so, pilot versus aviator: Can you demystify this?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 15:40 Sure, I'll do my best. And I think it also depends on which branch, the terminology differs a little bit, I believe in the Navy particularly. But for the Air Force, I would normally think of an aviator as a rated individual who would either be a pilot, a weapons systems officer or navigator, a flight surgeon, others who have a set of wings on the officer side, and that take part in some aspect of the airplane. Pilots in particular are the ones normally controlling the aircraft as far as the movements of it, which you would normally think of as aviating — whereas like weapon system officers doing the navigating.   Naviere Walkewicz 16:26 That is helpful. One of the things we do is we know we have a group of listeners that may not know some of our terms. So, can you explain the difference between rated and nonrated?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 16:35 I will do my best with that as well. So, a rated officer is a person who has gone through a formal technical training program that relates to the flying of a particular mission system. Whether that is an aircraft or a UAS, or remotely piloted aircraft. So, unmanned aerial system for UAS, so these individuals have on their service dress or mess dress or on their flight suit, a set of links that indicate that there's this particular skill set that was developed over time. And the rated aviators have particular requirements. As far as medical, in addition to their technical training, you have to make sure you're able to still fly. And they also have certain other personnel system requirements. So, when I think rated, I think of a person who is in the cockpit or on the airplane with a very specific job of like, an air battle manager is a rated aviator, who on different command control platforms, has a particular mission set with controlling battlespace, that's also considered rated.   Naviere Walkewicz 17:48 We want to make sure that everyone feels able to connect with what you're sharing. So that was a fantastic…   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 17:54 If there's anything wrong, just go to the comments. Just continue to like — increase the social media exposure by saying, “Cosmo, you're wrong!” And I'll make it.   Naviere Walkewicz 18:03 No, that's perfect. Thank you. Well, before we kind of leave this topic of aviation, I'd really like to learn a little bit more about the Order of the Daedalians. Can you talk about this organization a bit? How did it come to be part of your life? I think that's just one that we're not all familiar with.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 18:20 The Order of Daedalians is a professional order of military aviators that was founded by World War I pilots around 1934. And these particular pilots wanted to start an organization that would commemorate the service that occurred, all the valor that took place in the skies for the Great War, and then afterward to be able to continue to interact with each other and then have a network of convivial interaction between them. But over time, the Order of the Daedalians, and through its charitable arm, the Daedalian Foundation, has grown into this organization for all military aviators of around 10,000. I believe in our current membership, and our organization not only helps connect aviators from the past and present, but also to continue to commemorate that service of the founders of the organization. We do scholarships to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars to help students in ROTC programs who wish to become military aviators. And we also have in addition to those academic scholarships, flight scholarships that teach people how to fly. We have a program that supports a Junior ROTC and awards program for different rated aviation training programs to celebrate the success and excellence of the students who are in there. So as the youngest member of the board of trustees, I'm grateful to get to learn from incredible senior leaders and general officers who have flown a variety of different aircraft. And I think it is a wonderful program for those who are still on active duty or in the Reserve as well as those who have separated or who are retired, who would like to continue to swap stories. There are a lot of fantastic speakers who come in and continue to contribute to the next generation of flyer while still paying homage or respect to those who came before us.   Naviere Walkewicz 20:16 What's something that's been really personal to you that you've been proud to see the Order of the Daedalians take part in? Can you share maybe a more specific story?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 20:24 So, coming into the organization, I noticed that we had, and I will say this resonates with a lot of sort of Golden Age fraternal organizations like the Knights of Columbus and many others, a wealth of experience with our older members who are very dedicated. Perhaps they're fully retired from their jobs, they have a lot of time to give back, but not as many younger members who are coming in, particularly those who are still actively wearing the uniform and flying. So thankfully, with the support of the full-time professionals at the Order of Daedalians and our trustees and directors at the foundation and the order itself, we got together to discuss a lot of ways to innovate the organization to bring it into its next phase, particularly to help drive recruitment and retention with a lot of these potential younger members by having the opportunity to go to bases and really advocate that the order of the Order of the Daedalians is not only a force for good in that it's helping train new aviators, which is a critical need for the national security enterprise, but it's also a fantastic retention tool by providing a strong network of mentorship. So my hope is that a lot of the meetings that we had take place that focused on bringing everyone together, will eventually culminate in a desire for perhaps any listeners to this particular podcast, who go, “You know what, this is a historic program, I would like to volunteer or be a part of it and get to listen to some amazing stories, and then do my part to give back as well.”   Naviere Walkewicz 21:59 Thank you for sharing that. And that really speaks very clearly to me. That's one of the things here at the Association that we're working to do as well, you know, really ignite our younger graduates into membership and participation and engagement. Well, let's shift gears a little bit from the world of aviation, you know, you talked about it as a cadet, you had kind of two facets that you're really interested in the creative side, and also the leadership side. Of course, they don't have to be mutually exclusive. Maybe you can talk about what it's like now to transition. You're at the Harvard Business School, you're an author, let's talk about this lane a little bit.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 22:35 So, I am super grateful to be a reservist. I had a really engaging time on active duty. It was fantastic for leadership development with some fantastic leaders over the years. But the wonderful thing about the Air Force is there's so many different ways to continue serving in uniform. One of my big interests, that was my desire to go back to school, and find other opportunities to support organizations, including the United States government, through ways that I thought were more focused on strategic development. Going to the Reserve, transitioning through the Palace Chase program, and going back to school has made all of that possible. So as a reservist, now I'm assigned to the Defense Innovation Unit, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense where we help with dual-use technologies, helping bring a lot of the technologists and founders leaders of different programs who have ideas that can support a range of portfolios for the Department of Defense, such as autonomy, AI, energy, human systems, bringing those together to help improve our DOD systems, particularly for a lot of these smaller companies that could use a lot of support. So that has been fantastic. I'm still very much in an embryonic stage within my Reserve service. There's a lot for me to learn. And as I'm going through this transition, it's been amazing getting to talk to reservists who've been there and done that. They've done the transition, and they're continuing to give back. It's not about the money for them. It's about a way to continue to give back to our United States military. And that's something it's really inspiring to me, and inspired me a lot when I was out in Korea as an aide and with all the reservists who would come in to be part of the chase and take time away from their families and from their busy jobs to suit up, you know, put on their flight suits, come out to Korea and really make a difference for our bilateral/multilateral organizations out there. So that's been fantastic. At Harvard, it's been a wonderful learning opportunity. I loved my time at the Academy. I wouldn't trade it for anything. It was the perfect undergrad experience for me. Now going through as a grad school student, I'm kind of getting to see that other side. I've got the more college dorm-style apartment even though I'm not living on campus. As you know, it's not quite hacky sack in the quad that I was imagining that college would be. But the range of different people who are members of the HBS Class of 2025 is so interesting, people from all around the world, very different backgrounds. I mean, of course, we have venture capitalists, consultants, bankers here, but there's also a very, I would say, engaged and interesting veteran group. And I really love hanging out with the other veterans who are in both my section and the class at large. In fact, one of the traditions that we started in my section is the veterans would all wear Hawaiian shirts on Fridays, and so I had to buy a lot more Hawaiian shirts, because I was never stationed at Hawaii, did not have a hardly any of them. And that's where I found this Air Force Academy, Hawaiian shirt.   Naviere Walkewicz 25:55 So, that is outstanding.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 25:58 I don't think anyone else who's coming on your podcast is probably gonna' have one of these. So, yes, it's been really great at HBS. I'm learning a lot. I have two and a half more semesters left. And I'm excited for what comes next as well.   Naviere Walkewicz 26:12 Well, let's dig into that a little bit. So, you went to the Academy, you had incredible opportunities to lead. You've done some of this in the Reserve. And then also, at Harvard, what does leadership look like across those different lanes? How have you seen leadership evolve, and how has it shaped you during this time?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 26:34 The opportunities I had to lead both at the Academy and on active duty, certainly inform and help bring different context and experience to the leadership opportunities I may have at school now or that I hope to have in the future. I will say there's a lot to learn to bring that into full realization as I continue through this transition from military to the civilian world. So as I look at like my experience as a flight commander for aircrew, flight equipment technicians, and SERE when I was at Barksdale, or getting to serve as a director of staff at Air Combat Command, and the A-3, a lot of those involved, be able to help our junior enlisted to be able to work with phenomenal senior non-commissioned officers how to help pass information up and down the chain to innovate, to go through a lot of the administrative challenges that are elements of bureaucracy and probably omnipresent no matter what sort of organization you're in. So those have been great. Now, at school, I would say a lot of the leadership could be leadership in the classroom. For me as someone not coming from Goldman Sachs or Bain, I have a lot of learning and followership I'm enjoying in the classroom right now is getting to really just taken a lot from all of the incredible experiences of my younger section mates and classmates who have had very relevant experience. And then the aspects of the veteran experience that also relate myself and many others in the veteran community who are students at my business school, and I'm sure at many of the other ones across the country in the world are able to relate to is also super-useful. So, I'm excited as I go into professional work, both this summer and after graduation, to be able to bring the gregariousness as described at the beginning to my next job and a lot of those fantastic opportunities to learn and serve in the military as I continue to grow and hopefully become a more effective cross-sector leader.   Naviere Walkewicz 28:48 So, you talked about, you know, you have a lot to learn. What has been something you've learned about yourself so far in this journey, thinking about leadership and what our listeners are hoping to glean? You know, what's something you've learned about yourself weather as a follower, to your point, you know, how important is it to be a follower in the world of leadership, etc.?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 29:10 I think there's a lot of strength in knowing that you do not know something. And through my time in business school, there is a lot that I think many of those who are coming from civilian careers that more directly relate to business would think is just information that everyone is armed with. That is absent for many of us who were not as directly involved in running for profit organizations or who weren't involved in sales, investment banking or any of these other careers. So, during my time at HBS, I've definitely practiced the skill of humility. I have seen it in action with some of the challenging tests that I have taken so far over the past semester and a half and I'm learning about myself the sorts of activities that I really enjoy as I consider the kind of careers that are on the outside flying airplanes. And then going into, let's say consulting is a big leap. But there are also a lot of elements of that sort of leadership that are, I would say, at least are correlate with each other. And as I continue to figure out, what am I skilled at, what do I enjoy, and sometimes those aren't always aligned, I can reach out to mentors to classmates, to grads, in particular, I've reached out to a lot of grads who are out there in the civilian world to find out, ‘What do you recommend? How do I improve? How do I grow in this?' And I'm excited for the kind of development that I hope to see and that I will strive to really develop over the next year and a half and then many years ahead?   Naviere Walkewicz 30:54 And has there been a tidbit of leadership from some of those mentors, you've reached out to in the graduate committee or across different lanes that have really impacted you? And if so, what would you share with the group?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 31:06 I would say, a lot of the grads I have spoken with that are maybe from like the '90s and 2000s, who have gone to business school or law school or medical school, have shared how much of an impact the military had on them. And where there are sometimes vacuums for that sort of selfless leadership and that aspect of giving back that are in uniform, that you really need something like that, to continue to really feel like you're giving it your all, and that you're in the right place - that you could be like, you could be making millions and millions of dollars. That is a story that was relayed to me by a former Air Force pilot. But if you are not finding a way to really do something for others, it may come across meaningless in many ways, like you can be happy on a yacht. I'm sure if anyone out there has got one, I'm happy to hop on sometime over spring break. But programs like the Civil Air Patrol to the Air Force Auxiliary, that giveaway for grads, who are perhaps still in uniform or out of uniform to continue to give back to do things such as domestic search and rescue, or helping mentor and teach middle school, high school and college students. Those are ways that like really connect you with service, that aren't full time jobs, that have less responsibility. I would say then continuing to serve in the Reserve and still allow a lot of different freedoms that maybe you want to experience that provide another shade of meaning that perhaps you're not getting in one full career.   Naviere Walkewicz 32:44 And I think that's really meaningful for people to hear, right? I think, when you're looking at success, how you define success, certainly, there's an element of being able to have the freedom to do things that you want, that money brings. But there's also the fulfillment internally that comes from being part of or doing something bigger. So how much longer in your program?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 33:03 So, I've got two and a half semesters left. I'll graduate, God willing, or I think I remember from my four-degree days, and basically that 20, if you make it that far, like I heard that a lot.   Naviere Walkewicz 33:16 All right, so May 2025. What's next, Julian?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 33:19 I'm not sure quite yet after graduation. This summer, I have a really phenomenal opportunity lined up to be a consultant with McKinsey & Company in their London office. So, this is the pre-LinkedIn update. I'll be at McKinsey this summer. I applied to a few other fellowships, and I'm interested in finding ways to continue to learn about these different sectors, how one can grow a company as well as an organization that is a not-for-profit, like most of my experience or within government service. After graduation, I hope to have continued opportunities over the decades to come to give back. Certainly interested in public service, as well as being able to develop different organizations. So, we'll see. But I'm definitely excited for this summer. And I think there's a lot that I have to learn with McKinsey just across the pond.   Naviere Walkewicz 34:18 You're certainly no stranger to kind of putting everything into something and kind of seeing the benefits that come from that — all of the awards I went through beyond learning and seeing what's out there, what you just described, is there something else that you're like, at some point down the road, this is something I'm striving for?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 34:34 I think overall down the road, as long as I'm making a positive impact in my circle — and in my community — that's the most important thing to me. Like I don't want to give up the uniform. I've loved serving in the Air Force and I'll stay in the Air Force Reserve, hopefully as long as they'll keep me and it would be great to have more opportunities to lead again. Being a flight commander was immensely rewarding. I really loved working with the airmen and if I had other opportunities to lead more directly in the future, I'd love to do so. And hopefully continue to give back, serve other organizations and continue to volunteer at the local level and on up.   Naviere Walkewicz 35:13 And you've had many different experiences in leadership. What are the one or two things you want to leave with the audience to take away from this from you?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 35:24 I would say and I'll plug sort of my company grade Officers Council message. I had a great time in CGSC as lieutenant and a captain and now serving as chairman emeritus for the department, Air Force CTOC. I would say that, for those who are still on active duty, wherever you're stationed, there is a fantastic place where you can serve your community and do your part. And for our grads, and retirees, no matter where you're at, there is a charity that would love to have you on their team. So, providing your time, your talents, your treasure to a variety of organizations, if you want to work with kids, there are fantastic charities out there that will help you mentor the next generation. If you want to support the elderly and those who've come before us. There are plenty of organizations as well. So, I would leave you with, if you have some time available, if there's money that you're seeking to donate, there is a cause that will resonate with you, just go to the search engine of your choice. Maybe it's Ask Jeeves and just put, you know, what I might have to check after this broadcast. Just making sure I said a different one, it would sound like maybe a sponsorship message, but go to Lycos I think that was a search engine in your Netscape Navigator, go look up on AOL, your interests, and you'll be able to find a charity that works for you. And for the other tidbit of leadership, if there is something that you are not good at, there are people who will help you who care about you, that will continue to take time to help you improve in that. And I'm finding that every day at HBS as I make my way through finance classes and accounting that there are classmates who know far more than me, are far smarter than me. And that can really help out. And I think that's the same in uniform, I got lots of help when I was a pilot in the B-52 and would never have made it through pilot training or the bomber schoolhouse in the FTP or many other programs without incredible support from peers and instructors. So that's what I'll leave.   Naviere Walkewicz 37:32 Those are gifts of information that just keep giving in so many ways. So, thanks for sharing that. Well, we're at a point where I want to make sure that you had a chance to share everything that you would like to with our listeners. Was there anything I didn't ask you, or something that you really want to share when it comes to leadership?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 37:50 I would say, I'm gonna do a plug for the AOG. If there are things that you want your AOG to do, you are the person who can help facilitate that as well. Just like I aim to, like, many others, an alumni organization, a nonprofit, a charity is only as strong as its membership corps. So, as you continue to think about how you want the Air Force Academy to be a part of your life after graduation, if you're the kind of person that says, “Hey, I drove away from Arnold Hall or North Gate or South Gate with the chapel in my rearview mirror, and it's kind of the furthest thing from my memory at this point,” then, I urge you to consider the impact that the school had, whether it was the those icy days marching outside, or perhaps some of the more fond memories that you'll have of the Zoo. Not everything and everyone's cadet experience was perhaps what you hoped it would be. But all of us were shaped by that experience there. I love the Academy. I got a lot out of it. And I hope to continue to give back to it, whether it's through the AOG, or just being able to talk with the current crop of cadets, alumni and give back. We're either cadets or alumni of an incredible institution. And let's show those other service academies that the Air Force Academy is truly the premier military academy in the United States.   Naviere Walkewicz 39:15 I can get behind that. That's outstanding. Thank you so much. So Julian, for our listeners. If anyone wants to get a hold of you, how would you suggest they do that?   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 39:23 You'll probably find me surrounded by case studies at HBS. So just wake me up so I'll do some more studying. Other ways — you can find me on LinkedIn. I'm one of the only Julian Glucks. You can also find me on Instagram, it's JulianRGluck. If you put it without the “R”, it'll be one of those other Julian Glucks who's probably tired of people reaching out to him. So, I'm happy to talk with current cadets, grads and continue to build those bonds that we have as Zoomies.   Naviere Walkewicz 39:54 Thank you so much for joining us today on Long Blue Leadership, Julian. It's been fantastic.   Maj. Julian Gluck '12 39:58 Always happy to chat with you and anyone else from the glorious old Zoo so thank you very much   Naviere Walkewicz 40:03 Thank you.     KEYWORDS aviators, cadets, leadership, academy, volunteer, organization, continue, flying, Air Force Academy, Julian, Gluck, give, military, charity, opportunities, pilot, serve, learn, rated, fantastic, program, leader     The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association and Foundation      

The following article of the professional services industry is: “TISAX: Identity, Access Management Strategic Security Pillars” by Erik Moreno, Director of Cybersecurity of Minsaint Mexico

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for joint efforts with Russia to strengthen cooperation on strategic security.

Healing Insecure Attachment can be messy, so I'm laying out the major keys you need to unlock the way forward.Breaking down “hard” skills of: identifying your attachment, managing triggers, expressing emotional needs, and setting boundariesPlus “soft” skills of: communicating with empathy, and the discipline of forgiveness and acceptanceI released this episode on Wednesday rather than the normal Thursday because I have a Live Masterclass tonight! If you want to be there, purchase the Boundary Playbook and I'll email you the Zoom link. You will have access to the Replay as long as you Register for class.All other Resources mentioned are in the Resource StoreThank you for your support!Patreon$taychand PayPal Venmo @iamtaylorchandler

I meet many people who are unconscious competents. They intuitively know what to do, and largely are successful at doing it. And then there are the conscious competents. They took the time to understand what they do including the why of it, and the value of it. They document, teach, and, most importantly for any leader competing for funds, sell their program to their stakeholders. I met Bill Marcisz when he was the Executive Director of Security, Safety, and Emergency Management at AdventHealth in Central Florida. AdventHealth is known as a trailblazer in their research and their use of emerging technology. Bill not only ran this critically acclaimed program, but he also was called upon as a nationally recognized and Board-Certified Security Expert. After all he has over 40-Years of Security & Legal Experience. He retired from AdventHealth to devote his energies as the President & Chief Consultant for Strategic Security Management Consulting, Inc. (SSMC) SSMC provides litigation support to both Plaintiffs and Defense clients. His trial testimony alone has assisted in attaining jury awards up to $13.5 Million. Bill has also received peer review awards for developing an Outstanding Security Program from both the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety (IAHSS). Bill also received the award for Outstanding Performance by a Director of Security from the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS). This is considered as one of the most prestigious achievements in the Security profession. Bill shared with us his thoughts on the key components of a strategic security program and what it takes to position it for value. Enjoy the conversation.

Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and two adults were killed in a shooting at Robb elementary school on Tuesday, also came with a demand for actionFind our podcast on other platforms https://theblacksiteshow.buzzsprout.com/About Jason Dr. Jason Piccolo has been in law enforcement for over twenty years.  Piccolo has patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico Border and then went on to disrupt major narco-smuggling organizations to landing an assignment to the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell.Piccolo hosts the popular show The Protectors.  The Protectors bring true-life stories from Law Enforcement, Military, and Emergency Responders; our Nation's “Protectors” AND those that support them. Protectors are those that run toward danger, the ones that put their lives on the line to keep us safe; here and abroad.Piccolo served in the United States Army from Private to Captain, including a tour in Iraq in 2006 to support the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula as their Anti-Terrorism Officer. Piccolo left military service in 2006 as an Infantry Captain after serving in the active and reserve components since 1993. Piccolo remains active as a mentor to veterans and spouses.Piccolo is an author, with two published books in circulation.  Piccolo has taught college since 2017 in subjects ranging from computer forensics to homeland security to immigration law.  Piccolo earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement, a Master of Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security.  Piccolo is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP).

Dr. Jason Piccolo has been in law enforcement for over twenty years.  He has served as a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico Border and is still serves in federal law-enforcement.  Piccolo held an assignment to the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell.Piccolo served in the United States Army including a tour in Iraq in 2006 to support the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula as their Anti-Terrorism Officer. Piccolo left military service in 2006 as an Infantry Captain after serving in the active and reserve components since 1993. He still remains active as a mentor to veterans and spouses.Piccolo hosts the popular show The Protectors.  The Protectors bring true-life stories from Law Enforcement, Military, and Emergency Responders; our Nation's “Protectors” AND those that support them.Piccolo is an author, has taught college since 2017 in subjects ranging from computer forensics to homeland security to immigration law.  Piccolo earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement, a Master of Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. Dr Piccolo can be followed on:Instagram: @drjasonpiccoloOnline: https://theprotectors.buzzsprout.com

In episode 64 of The Cyber5, we are again joined by John Marshall, Senior Intelligence Analyst at Okta.  We discuss building a threat intelligence program to protect executives, particularly on nuances of being a “solution-side security company”. We discuss a risk-based approach for protecting executives and the data that's important to aggregate and analyze. We also talk about success metrics for intelligence analysis when building an executive protection program.   Three Key Takeaways:   Plans, Actions, and Milestones   Regardless of industry, connecting with your executive team on a personal level to establish trust is the first step in any executive protection program. Communicating plans, actions, and milestones are critical. Within these three segments, intelligence requirements should be tiered into 3 groups - strategic, operational, and tactical.    Strategic: Security of the people, security of places, and security of the brand Operational: Methodologies and means a security team is going to use to monitor for threats to the brand. Specifically, collecting intel on current events, private investigation, travel tracking for executives, and company-wide messaging system to track employees Tactical: Day-to-day implementation of integrating the strategic and operational methodologies 2)  Distinguishing Between Targets of Opportunity and Targets of Attack Typical items to review when protecting executives: Weather that's going to impede movement Social media activity that reveals plans for protests or riots near a location of interest Natural disasters  Geo-political events The primary mechanisms to protect against targets of opportunity: Background checks Social media monitoring, includes OSINT monitoring and analysis  When mechanisms to flesh out targets of opportunity appear to escalate, where they become a target of the attack, often private sector security teams lack an action arm to dispel that threat and have to rely on law enforcement for investigations.  Intelligence analysis and determination of facts should be pursued on any threat so that security teams can effectively request law enforcement intervention - equipped with more information that will allow faster response.  3) Articulating Success Metrics  Pinpointing the right event is the most critical of success criteria. Executing the intelligence cycle of planning, collecting, exploiting, analyzing, and disseminating information that an executive can use to answer a “so what?” is still a nuanced concept for many private sector organizations.  Documenting “wins” and “losses” are equally critical. Security is a risk management function that exists to keep the workforce safe and doing their jobs.  Whether it's getting an executive out of a traffic jam or informing a team of a hurricane happening during a conference that mitigates injury, these should be documented for value-based metrics. 

Chinese and African political leaders met last year in Senegal for the eighth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). On January 19, USIP hosted a discussion on the key takeaways from FOCAC 2021, China's long-term strategy in Africa's peace and security landscape, how China's bilateral relationships in Africa affect conflict dynamics — for example, in Ethiopia, where China has played an outsized economic role — and what it all means for U.S. foreign policy. Speakers Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Abdul Hakeem Ajijola Chair, African Union Cyber Security Expert Group  Garth le Pere Professor, University of Pretoria; Senior Associate, Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Heather Ashby, moderator Senior Program Officer, Strategic Security and Stability, U.S. Institute of Peace Joseph Sany, closing remarks Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peace-and-security-issues-forum-china-africa-cooperation  

There is a lot of conversation among IT security leaders about engaging the workforce in order to mitigate threats. But how do security professionals actually win people over to their side? Many employees are willing to comply but what can be done to really get through to those that are resistant? Johanna Baum, the CEO and Founder of S3 (Strategic Security Solutions), contends that to enact change, leaders must involve those that are most reluctant to go along with security protocols — especially the person still keeping their login password on a post-it note on their computer. In order to change the security culture of a company, Johanna suggests seeking out the person at a company who is least likely to comply.Main TakeawaysIt Comes Down to the People: There's always going to be a security tech stack. A security platform and relevant apps will help reduce threats. But, fundamentally, people are still required to act with any given platform or system as part of the security solution. Furthermore, employees also need to engage in secure behaviors that reduce the overall risk to the company.Involve the Malcontents: Cultural change concerning security is only as strong as the weakest link. Leaders must seek out the malcontents in order to engage them in the process. Leaders must put employees who are reluctant to accept security protocols in situations where they can test out measures and be part of the solution. Keep Security Simple: Because there are so many security threats, there can be a tendency to assume risk mitigation must be very complicated and beyond human capacity. Although artificial intelligence and automation can certainly be helpful to thwart so many threats, there are also really simple things people can do on their own to embolden security. For instance, this can be as basic as ensuring people log out or use effective passwords. On a company-wide level, it can be as elemental as making sure there is an up to date list of all the users at the organization.IT Visionaries is brought to you by the Salesforce Platform - the #1 cloud platform for digital transformation of every experience. Build connected experiences, empower every employee, and deliver continuous innovation - with the customer at the center of everything you do. Learn more at salesforce.com/platform

“A battle not fought is a battle won,” especially when dealing with fans, paparazzi, and other elements of a celebrity's life, says Jerry Heying, CPP. In this episode of SM Highlights with Chuck Harold, sponsored by Genetec, learn more about managing security for celebrities in an increasingly scrutinized world. Also, Scott Thomas from Genetec outlines the current threat from organized retail crime, and Stephanie Clarke from KeyBank and the ASIS Banking and Financial Services Community discusses security for ATM vestibules and training to keep bank branch employees safe. Learn more about Genetec here: https://www.genetec.com/

Stacy Snook is a Nuclear Security Professional specialising in Insider Threat Mitigation at Sellafield Ltd and an Ambassador to the World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS). Stacy was born and grew up in Johannesburg, where she felt she lived in an international community which she described as good fun. After six years, Stacy and her family then moved back to the UK before then moving to Ethiopia due to her dad's work. Whilst in Ethiopia, Stacy started an apprenticeship to help fundraise and build classrooms in schools. When Stacy returned to the UK, she was asked to do an apprenticeship which sponsored her school on top of doing her university studies. After completing her apprenticeship when she was 21, Stacy then went to study Nuclear Science and Materials at the University of Birmingham. Stacy continued on at University of Birmingham after graduating to do her Masters in Physics and Technology of Nuclear Reactors. Whilst doing her Masters, Stacy also did a placement with EDF (Heysham) and then did a group project with Rolls-Royce, which took her into their laboratory. After her placement at EDF, Stacy decided to take a gap year out where she went back to South Africa, before taking a graduate scheme in Cumbria with Sellafield. From here, Stacy moved more into working in the Nuclear Security and Strategic Security side at Sellafield Ltd. She also secured a second placement working in corporate Safety and Security, working as special assistant to the Director. Stacy is also involved in the Nuclear Institute's Young Generation Network.   For more information, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacy-snook/

This is our 100th episode on the Cyber Security Matters podcast! On this special episode, Dominic and Christian are joined by Johanna Baum, Founder and CEO of Strategic Security Solutions (S3). Founded in 2005, S3 is a specialized cyber security and global technology consulting firm focused solely on providing services to help clients overcome security challenges with Identity and Access Management, enterprise Governance Risk/Compliance and SAP Security. During this conversation we go deep into: -Why the size of your organization doesn't matter to cyber criminals  -How cyber security enables business growth  -Why the risk is high if you don't invest in cyber security  -Where to start if you don't have any cyber security in place -Why it's important for the leaders within your organization to be a part of the cyber security conversation Want to connect with Johanna? Here are a couple of ways that you can do exactly that: Website: www.s3.consulting LinkedIn: @JohannaBaum #cybersec #technology #business ep100

A landmark defence and security partnership has been agreed by the leaders of the UK, the United States and Australia which will protect and defend shared interests in the Indo-Pacific. Under the ‘AUKUS' alliance, the three countries will enhance the development of joint capabilities and technology sharing, as well as foster deeper integration of security and defence-related science, technology, industrial bases and supply chains. The first major initiative of AUKUS will be to deliver a nuclear-powered submarine fleet for Australia. We speak with Dr. Malcolm Davis, Senior Analyst with the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI)in Canberra and Zack Cooper, Senior Fellow with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) in Washington on this arrangement and the implications for Australia and Indo-Pacific. #mysecuritytv #AUKUS #nationalsecurity #indopacific Further Reading - Asia Pacific Security Magazine https://www.asiapacificsecuritymagazine.com/australia-to-acquire-nuclear-powered-subs-under-new-aukus-security-partnership/ https://www.asiapacificsecuritymagazine.com/australia-uk-and-us-launch-new-security-partnership/ MySec.TV version - recorded 17 September 2021 https://mysecuritymarketplace.com/av-media/aukus-strategic-security-alliance-announcement-and-implications/

Dr. Jason Piccolo has been in law enforcement for over twenty years. Piccolo has patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico Border and then went on to disrupt major narco-smuggling organizations to landing an assignment to the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell. Piccolo hosts the popular show The Protectors. The Protectors bring true-life stories from Law Enforcement, Military, and Emergency Responders; our Nation's “Protectors” AND those that support them. Protectors are those that run toward danger, the ones that put their lives on the line to keep us safe; here and abroad. Dr. Piccolo served in the United States Army from Private to Captain, including a tour in Iraq in 2006 to support the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula as their Anti-Terrorism Officer. Piccolo left military service in 2006 as an Infantry Captain after serving in the active and reserve components since 1993. Piccolo remains active as a mentor to veterans and spouses. Piccolo is an author, with two published books in circulation. Piccolo has taught college since 2017 in subjects ranging from computer forensics to homeland security to immigration law. Piccolo earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement, a Master of Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. Piccolo is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP).

In this episode, Senior Fellow in Defense Studies Peter Garretson interviews Dr. M.V. "Coyote" Smith, a leading intellectual father of the Space Force, spacepower advocate, and professor of strategic studies at the Department of Spacepower's Schriever Scholars, where he educates America's Future Space Strategists. They discuss the Schriever Scholars Strategy Seminar, the increasing strategic importance of space, and space as a domain of commerce. They explore the needs and rationale for the Space Force and the continued need to drive toward full departmental independence. Dr. Smith provides an overview of spacepower theory and book recommendations for those interested in spacepower. They also touch on advanced propulsion, active debris removal, space solar power and planetary defense. They examine the value of bold, risk-taking leadership, and its role in innovative thought such as the NSSO Space Solar Power report and Fast Space Report. Finally, they outline the expanded roles and mission, actions available to the Administration and Congress, and the long-term mission of the Space Force. Coyote: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m-v-coyote-smith-057b99210/ The Grand Vision: https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3099/1 America Needs a Space Corps https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3193/1 Avoiding the Dragon's Trap (national debt & space resources https://www.politico.com/news/2020/06/19/usa-nasa-smith-328987 http://www.newspacechicago.com/2021/03/01/event-mar-16-2021-avoiding-the-dragons-trap/ Schriever Scholars https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/ACSC/Display/Article/1688390/schriever-scholars-program/ https://www.dvidshub.net/video/671597/schriever-scholars-program https://www.maxwell.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2384716/acsc-schriever-space-scholars-expands-to-meet-demand-for-space-studies/ Space Solar Power Study https://space.nss.org/wp-content/uploads/Space-Based-Solar-Power-Opportunity-for-Strategic-Security-assessment.pdf SSPIDR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKKtrWTDusA SSP Library https://space.nss.org/space-solar-power-library/ FAST Space Study https://www.thespacereview.com/article/3193/1 https://www.maxwell.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2384716/acsc-schriever-space-scholars-expands-to-meet-demand-for-space-studies/ Billion Year Plan https://www.kurzweilai.net/what-our-civilization-needs-is-a-billion-year-plan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGAq2SX1Kcg AFRL's new Primer on Cislunar Space: https://www.afrl.af.mil/Portals/90/Documents/RV/A%20Primer%20on%20Cislunar%20Space_Dist%20A_PA2021-1271.pdf?ver=vs6e0sE4PuJ51QC-15DEfg%3d%3d Rocket Cargo: https://www.airforcemag.com/rocket-cargo-air-force-fourth-vanguard/ https://www.defensedaily.com/wp-content/uploads/post_attachment/157919.pdf

Dr. Jason Piccolo Police off the Cuff After Hours: Dr. Jason Piccolo has been in law enforcement for over twenty years. Piccolo has patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. Border Patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico Border and then went on to disrupt major narco-smuggling organizations to landing an assignment to the prestigious White House Security Council’s Human Smuggling Cell. Piccolo hosts the popular show The Protectors. The Protectors bring true-life stories from Law Enforcement, Military, and Emergency Responders; our Nation’s “Protectors” AND those that support them. Protectors are those that run toward danger, the ones that put their lives on the line to keep us safe; here and abroad. Piccolo served in the United States Army from Private to Captain, including a tour in Iraq in 2006 to support the Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Arabian Peninsula as their Anti-Terrorism Officer. Piccolo left military service in 2006 as an Infantry Captain after serving in the active and reserve components since 1993. Piccolo remains active as a mentor to veterans and spouses. Piccolo is an author, with two published books in circulation. Piccolo has taught college since 2017 in subjects ranging from computer forensics to homeland security to immigration law. Piccolo earned a B.S. in Law Enforcement, a Master of Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. Piccolo is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Protection Professional (CPP). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otcpod1/support

How can art inspire defensive security measures? With the constant threat and attacks risking the welfare and safety of the men, women and children of Judea, Samaria, the Jordan Valley and Gaza, former IDF paratrooper, current Director of Security Projects for One Israel Fund, and lifelong artist Marc Provisor has made it his mission to bridge the world of art and security, helping to design security measures focused on protecting the civilians of those impacted regions. Find Mark Online- Website: https://oneisraelfund.org and https://marcproart.com/bio Learn More About the One Israel Fund: https://oneisraelfund.org/marc-provisor-an-artist-committed-to-saving-jewish-lives/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 12, 2020 Richard Higgins is the Vice President of Unconstrained Analytics. He has spent 20 years combating terrorism and is an expert on the nexus between theological doctrines and information age unconventional warfare . Rich Higgins served on the National Security Council in the Trump Administration as the Director for Strategic Planning. He was removed in 2017 after warning of a deep state coup to remove the President. Higgins was Vice President of Intelligence & National Security for RED, LLC, a company that develops, tests and evaluates new combat capabilities for special operations, intelligence and irregular warfare missions. From 2011 to 2013, Higgins managed a classified project for Special Operations Command (SOCOM). From 2010 to 2011, he served as the Chair of Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict at the National Defense University. In 2004, he formed the Department of Defense’s (DOD) Irregular Warfare Support (IWS) program office and served as the organization’s first Program Manager until June 2010. In this role he was directly responsible for the creation of several new strategic and operational capabilities. Higgins has advised the White House, Congress, and Foreign Governments on strategy, technology, and terrorism related matters. He is a 2011 Lincoln Fellow from the Claremont Institute. A US Army Veteran, Rich Higgins holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University as well as a Masters Degree in Strategic Security from the National War College. He resides in Virginia. Like our page at Facebook/PatriotRadioUS and listen in each Tuesday and Thursday at 4:00 PST with a replay at 9:00 PST on any of these great stations! 106.5 FM Spokane101.3 FM Tri-Cities/Walla Walla93.9 FM Moses Lake106.1 FM Moses Lake96.1 FM Yakima96.5 FM Spokane/CdA97.7 FM Spokane/CdA810 AM Wenatchee/Moses Lake930 AM Yakima630 AM Spokane1050 AM Spokane and Far Beyond

On this episode of Blunt Force Truth, Chuck and Mark are joined by Dr. Phil Kiver. Dr. Kiver is an expert in foreign relations and strategic securities. Today’s show rundown: · Which country is the biggest threat to our national security · What the current situation is in the Middle East · The lack of understanding for foreign affairs by our elected officials · President Trump’s recently brokered peace deal · What is going on with President Trump and is Generals · Their thought on what will happen following this year’s election · What the American people should do to protect our nation’s future · What you should be doing as the election nears More about Dr. Phil Kiver: EDUCATION: PhD (Strategic Studies) Henley-Putnam School of Strategic Security at National American University 2019 M.A. (Military History) American Military University 2006 B.S. (Political Science) Eastern Washington University 2002 Certification: (Public relations) Defense Information School Fort Meade MD 2000 US Army. Areas of expertise:American History founding, Ante-Bellum America, American Civil War, Strategic Studies, Foreign Policy, The Middle East, Homeland Security, Nuclear Deterrence. TEACHING: Guest Lecturer: Old Dominion University (ROTC Department March 2018) Guest Lecturer: William and Mary (ROTC Department 2017/2018) Guest Lecturer: Christopher Newport University (ROTC Department 2017/2018) Guest Lecturer: University of California/Fresno State (ROTC department 2017) Guest Lecturer: Gonzaga University (ROTC department 2015) Guest Lecturer: Central Washington University (ROTC department 2015) Guest Lecturer: University of Idaho (ROTC department 2015) Guest Lecturer: Eastern Washington University (America’s involvement in Iraq 2005) (ROTC department 2015, 2019) Visiting Professor:University of California at Santa Barbara (ROTC department 2014) Guest Lecturer: Hillsdale University (War on Terror) 2010 Guest speaker: Ronald Reagan Library (War in Iraq and veterans Affairs) California 2009 Guest Lecturer: Library of Congress (American Foreign Policy and our involvement in Iraq) Washington DC 2006 Guest Instructor:American Broadcasting School (Journalism in Combat) Arlington Texas 2005/06/08/ MILITARY EXPERIENCE: Washington Army National Guard 1999-2003 U.S. Army 2003-2008, Iraq/Public Affairs, Combat Photographer Civilian Contractor, Iraq/Afghanistan 2009-2013/Psychological Operations HONORS: Department of the Army Keith L. Ware Award Television News reporting 1st Place Army wide, Keith L. Ware Award Regional Winner, and nominee 2000/01/02 Have been cited in several newspapers and publications as a primary source in the War on Terror. PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED: International Association for Intelligence Education Charlestown W.V. 2017 Have...

As a former U.S. Army Infantry Captain with service in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, who has over 19 years in law enforcement working everything from narco-trafficking, to human smuggling, to counter-terrorism, Dr.Jason Piccolo has some stories to tell.He holds a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement, a Masters of Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security, and is a Certified Fraud Examiner.Jason is the host of the acclaimed podcast The Protectors, author of best seller “Unwavering: a border agents journey from hunter to hunted” and well known as a whistle blower regarding migrant children’s protection in America.Buy his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Unwavering-Border-Agents-Journey-Hunter/dp/099976974XCheck out his show here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jason-piccolos-the-protectors/id1451895454And Follow him here (@drjasonpiccolo): https://www.instagram.com/drjasonpiccolo/   

The corona contagion overshadows all other issues across the Middle East, as is the case globally. And while all other matters pertaining to the security situation in the Levant and beyond may have been marginalized in the public’s consciousness – they continue to pose challenges to local and major actors, alike. In today’s program we will discuss the situation in Israel’s northern war-torn neighbor, where misery started long before the global plague; and is unfortunately expected to persist long after the coronavirus will has been subdued. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen , host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Eran Lerman vice president of the Jerusalem Institute of Strategy and Security and a lecturer at Shalem College. -Dr. Nir Boms, Research Fellow at the Moshe Dayan Center, Tel Aviv University. #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To perches TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

Show Notes This week, we recap, review, and analyze Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam (機動戦士Ζガンダム) episode 28 - The Jupitris Infiltration (ジュピトリス潜入), discuss our first impressions, and provide commentary and research on physical deception and women spies. We are joined by guest-voice Adam Black, who asked us to link to One Earth Sanga, and organization he works with that "expresses a Buddhist response to ecological crises." - Wikipedia page for Operation Bodyguard, comprised of Operations Fortitude and Quicksilver.- Wikipedia page for the 23rd Headquarters Special Troops (aka the "Ghost Army"), American deception specialists operating in Europe after D-Day.- A collection of historical materials about the 23rd Headquarters. - The 23rd Headquarter's most famous alumnus, fashion designer extraordinaire Bill Blass.- An overview on dummy tanks. - New York Times article about modern Russian inflatable dummies:Andrew E. Kramer, A New Weapon in Russia’s Arsenal, and It’s Inflatable. New York Times article, Oct. 12, 2016. Available at https://nyti.ms/2dWBU8A- Some modern inflatable dummy manufacturers, so you can see pictures of just how real they look (and in case you want your own). - Books about the Second Battle of El Alamein:John Latimer, Alamein. Harvard UP (2002).James Lucas, War in the Desert: the Eighth Army at El Alamein. Beaufort (New York 1982). - Wikipedia page for Operation Bertram.- Articles and books on Operation Bertram:Rickard, J (21 April 2017), Operation Bertram, http://www.historyofwar.org/articles/operation_bertram.htmlPeter Forbes, Dazzled and Deceived: Mimicry and Camouflage. Yale UP (2011).Rick Stroud, The Phantom Army of Alamein: The Men Who Hoodwinked Rommel. A&C Black (2013)- US Naval War College page on women in espionage, with lots of great links to books, articles, and websites with additional information.- Wikipedia category page for “female wartime spies.”- Wikipedia page for “sexpionage” with definition and famous examples.- Article from The Washington Post about sexpionage in the Cold War:Dobbs, Michael. “SEXPIONAGE WHY WE CAN'T RESIST THOSE KGB SIRENS.” The Washington Post, 12 Apr. 1987.- Journal article:Martin, Amy J. “America’s Evolution of Women and Their Roles in the Intelligence Community.” Journal of Strategic Security, vol. 8, no. 3, 2015, pp. 99–109. JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/26465249. Accessed 8 Jan. 2020.- More recent articles from Forbes and The Guardian about perceived strengths and advantages of women as spies.- Brief discussion of the history of women in the CIA, culminating with the appointment of Gina Haspel as Director of the CIA in 2018.- Article from The Atlantic, reviewing several books about women in espionage. Includes good excerpts with anecdotes about famous women spies and some of the thought process behind using women for espionage work:Mundy, Liza. “Female Spies and Their Secrets.” The Atlantic, June 2019. Accessed at https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/06/female-spies-world-war-ii/588058/.- Article with stories of specific women spies:Jarvis, Erika. “Five Badass Female Spies Who Deserve Their Own World War II Movie.” Vanity Fair, 26 Nov. 2016. Accessed at https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/11/allied-world-war-2-female-spy-movies- And more stories of amazing women spies.- Defense Intelligence Agency short bios of women in espionage, page 1 and page 2.- The music in the ABC (AEUG Broadcasting Channel) is:Gemini (Instrumental Version) by Josh Woodward, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. You can subscribe to the Mobile Suit Breakdown for free! on fine Podcast services everywhere and on YouTube, follow us on twitter @gundampodcast, check us out at gundampodcast.com, email your questions, comments, and complaints to gundampodcast@gmail.com.Mobile Suit Breakdown wouldn't exist without the support of our fans and Patrons! You can join our Patreon to support the podcast and enjoy bonus episodes, extra out-takes, behind-the-scenes photo and video, MSB gear, and much more!The intro music is WASP by Misha Dioxin, and the outro is Long Way Home by Spinning Ratio, both licensed under Creative Commons CC BY 4.0 license. Both have been edited for length. Mobile Suit Breakdown provides critical commentary and is protected by the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Gundam content is copyright and/or trademark of Sunrise Inc., Bandai, Sotsu Agency, or its original creator. Mobile Suit Breakdown is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by Sunrise, Bandai, Sotsu, or any of their subsidiaries, employees, or associates and makes no claim to own Gundam or any of the copyrights or trademarks related to it. Copyrighted content used in Mobile Suit Breakdown is used in accordance with the Fair Use clause of the United States Copyright law. Any queries should be directed to gundampodcast@gmail.comFind out more at http://gundampodcast.com

Sam spoke with Adam Shostack about being an entrepreneur, technologist, author and game designer, focused on improving security outcomes for customers and the industry as a whole. Adam has created a wide variety of companies and organizations, software, new analytic frameworks, as well as books, games and other forms of communication at startups and at […] The post S2:E5 Adam Shostack – Consultant and advisor delivering strategic security and privacy innovation appeared first on Malicious Life.

Dr. Jason Piccolo is a former special agent and supervisor with the Department of Homeland Security. Jason patrolled trafficking corridors as a U.S. border patrol agent near the San Diego and Mexico border and went on to secure an assignment in the prestigious White House Security Council's Human Smuggling Cell. He is the published author of Unwavering: A Border Agent's Journey, a firsthand account of the real-life border wars surrounding narcotics trafficking, human smuggling and undercover operations.   Jason hosts the popular podcast, The Protectors w/ Jason Piccolo. Jason has interviewed a full spectrum of world-renowned guests; from military heroes to best-selling authors to Hollywood actors to world-class athletes. He dedicates his time volunteering with veteran organizations such as Hire Heroes USA and Veterati.  Instagram: @jasonpiccolo Twitter: @DRJasonpiccolo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jpiccolo Jason has been a featured guest on Fox & Friends, Tucker Carlson Tonight, Sean Hannity Show, One America News, HillTV, i24 News, Brian Kilmeade Radio Show, numerous radio shows and podcasts. Jason has been a guest speaker at Blair Academy, ASIS-International National Capital Region, and the Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival. Jason contributes regularly to the Washington Examiner and Law Enforcement Today.   Jason earned a B.S in Law Enforcement, a Master’s in Forensic Science, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security. He is also a certified fraud examiner and certified protection professional. Jason is a LEAN Green Belt, LEAN “Champion”, and is currently pursuing his LEAN Black Belt. Jason is a subject matter expert on the federal hiring process, specifically veteran hiring. Jason resides outside Washington D.C.   Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Special Forces Operator, and finally as a Doctor of Emergency Medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Throughout his career, Mike has deployed to 17 different countries, from counter-narcotics operations in the jungles of South America, to the Global War on Terror (GWOT) in Southwest Asia and North Africa. Along the way, Mike has been trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT Sniper, High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces Medic, Operations and intelligence Sergeant, and finally, a board certified Emergency Medicine Physician. Mike is also a martial arts enthusiast, who trains in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Muay Thai. His passion for martial arts motivated him to become a practicing fight doctor. As one of the foremost experts in both tactical trauma medicine and combat sports medicine, Mike is highly sought after as a lecturer and instructor, working extensively with Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, law enforcement, and military organizations providing medical care and training. He co-stars on Hunting Hitler on the History Channel. Email: doc@drmikesimpson.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoctorMikeSimpson/ Instagram: @drmikesimpson Website: https://drmikesimpson.com Shop affiliates: https://drmikesimpson.com/new-page-1 Supplements: https://onnit.com/motw (Save 10% on every purchase when you use this page)  Nutrition: https://www.freshly.com/subscriptions/1807965?clickid=SREyh7XScxyJTlPwUx0Mo3cTUknxrzxsKVe91A0&irgwc=1&utm_campaign=usa_plans_all-d_all-p_acq_cpa_Michael%20Simpson_&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=ignite&affsrc=1&utm_term=paid-affiliate&plan_id=422&promo_code=rad40 Merchandise: https://rangerup.com/collections/doc-simpson promo code: MOTW15 (Save 15%) https://Strikeforceenergy.com Promotion code at checkout for 20% off: MOTW

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Mary Beth Altier about statebuilding and political violence, using the example of Northern Ireland as a way to examine conflicts and political violence in the Middle East, particularly by way of ISIS and al-Qaeda. Dr. Mary Beth Altier is a Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU’s Center for Global Affairs. She received her Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University in 2011 and then worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the Pennsylvania State University on a U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.K. government funded project on terrorist disengagement, re-engagement, and recidivism. She also worked as a postdoctoral researcher on a project on civil war and democratization based at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. Dr. Altier’s research interests are in international security, foreign policy, political violence, and political behavior. Her recent work centers on the reasons why individuals support the use of political violence in developed and developing democracies as well as why they participate in acts of political violence, especially terrorism. She is also interested in the disengagement and rehabilitation of ex-combatants and identifying empirically based methods for assessing risk of re-engagement. Dr. Altier is preparing a book manuscript based upon her dissertation, which won the 2013 American Political Science Association’s Ernst B. Haas award, and she is also the 2015 recipient of the American Political Science Association’s Organized Section on European Politics and Society’s Best Paper Award. Her research has been featured in the Journal of Peace Research, Security Studies, Terrorism and Political Violence, Georgetown Journal of International Affairs, and Journal of Strategic Security and she serves on the editorial board of Studies in Conflict and Terrorism and Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression. Professor Altier teaches courses on Transnational Security, Transnational Terrorism, Security Sector Governance and the Rule of Law, and Analytic Skills. In 2017, she received the NYU SPS Excellence in Teaching Award. You can follow Professor Altier on Twitter @marybethaltier and NYU CGA’s Initiative for the Study of Emerging Threats @ISETNYU.

Jason Piccolo has served in the federal government since 2000 and held positions in five different departments. Jason was the whistleblower about the Obama administration releasing unaccompanied alien children to criminal sponsors.  He tells his story of coming forward about this and what pushed him to make the decision to do so. The discussion moves into the issues that Jason faced when he did this and his ongoing litigation. Jason explains the difficulties of getting someone to listen to him and the subsequent retaliation for exposing the truth. Jason's experience at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) means he well qualified to discuss the border debates and ICE protests, so Chuck and Mark take advantage of this knowledge.  They ask Jason about the recent uproar about ICE and what really happens at the border. Jason explains the true process of handling illegal immigrants and the multiple agencies involved in the process. Chuck and Mark further discuss the importance of ICE and the need for immigration policy reform. More about Jason Piccolo: Jason has served in the federal government since 2000, which includes the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs Service and Department of Defense Special Agent, ICE Supervisory Officer, Department of Homeland Security Headquarters' senior staff officer, and Senior Advisor to the Director of the Criminal Investigation Division for an undisclosed agency.  Jason has worked everything from disrupting cartel smuggling organizations to high-level terrorism investigation involving Al-Qaeda. Jason served in the U.S. Army from 1993 to 2006, on active duty and in the National Guard.  He received his commission as an Infantry Officer and served a tour in Iraq in 2005-2006 as the Anti-Terrorism officer for the Combined Joint Special Operations Command-Arabian Peninsula. Jason began working border enforcement as a Border Patrol Agent on the southwest border in San Diego where he worked on the Mountain Apprehension Team and as a shift-Mexican Liaison. Jason later worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a staff officer. Jason's most notable position was with the Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) to the White House Security Council's DHS Human Smuggling Cell in 2015. His education background includes a Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement from Minnesota State University, Mankato, a Master of Forensic Science with a focus on criminalistics from National University, and a Doctorate in Strategic Security from Henley Putnam University. Jason has appeared on Fox and Friends, Dana Loesche's Relentless on NRATV, The Grant Stinchfield Show on NRATV, One America News, and CRTV. Connect with Jason: Twitter: @Doc_FLEO Website: https://whistleblowerpapers.com/

Sharon Smith from C-Suite Results speaks about her experience providing security leadership to companies and lessons learned through these interactions. The discussion evolves from presenting meaningful information for business leaders to negotiating a CISO's reporting structure prior to accepting the job offer. You won't want to miss this engaging episode! Learn more about C-Suite Results (http://www.c-suiteresults.com/about-us/)

In this week's episode John talks to Prof. John Horgan a Distinguished University Professor at the Global Studies Institute and Department of Psychology at Georgia State University. He has a PhD in applied psychology, and his research focuses on understanding psychological qualities of the pathways into, through, and out of terrorist behavior. His work is widely published, with books including The Psychology of Terrorism (published in over a dozen languages worldwide), Divided We Stand: The Strategy and Psychology of Ireland’s Dissident Terrorists; Walking Away from Terrorism, Leaving Terrorism Behind, and Terrorism Studies: A Reader. In 2017 he became Editor of the journal Terrorism and Political Violence and serves on the Editorial Boards of several further journals, including Legal and Criminological Psychology, Studies in Conflict and Terrorism and Journal of Strategic Security. He is a member of the Research Working Group of the FBI’s National Center for the Analysis of Violent Crime. He has held positions at the University of Massachusetts (Lowell), Penn State and the University of St. Andrews, UK. Professor Horgan’s research has been featured in such venues as The New York Times, Foreign Affairs, Vice News, CNN, Rolling Stone Magazine, Nature, Scientific American and the Chronicle of Higher Education. Research that has influenced John's career Max Taylor (1988). The Terrorist. Paul Wilkinson and Alastair .M. Stewart (Eds.) (1987). Contemporary Research on Terrorism. Joby Warrick (2015). Black Flags: The Rise of ISIS. Some of John's key research Psychology and Terrorism: Introduction tothe Special Issue. American Psychologist. (2017) From Profiles to Pathways and Roots to Routes: Perspectives from Psychology on Radicalization into Terrorism. (2008) Interviewing the Terrorists: Reflectionson Fieldwork and Implications for Psychological Research (2012)

Security is a business risk like any other, but managing it isn’t. ePlus Chief Security Strategist Tom Bowers explains why a comprehensive review of your organization’s security program by a third-party CISO expert is a better way to assess and improve your program’s maturity.

The Terrorism Lectures, 2nd Edition, is a collection of timely and engaging lessons directly from the classroom of terrorism expert James J. F. Forest. The book and accompanying online materials delve into the history of terrorism, its root causes, its many forms and organizations, as well as the frameworks that analysts use to determine the scope of terrorist threats.Review''… one of those rare books that actually delivers what it promises… [it] has great utility as a college text, a handy reference for the layperson, or a quick memory refresher for the long-time analyst.'' --Mark Roberts, Journal of Strategic Security''… an enormous service to students and teachers of terrorism alike.'' --John Horgan, Professor, Georgia State University''Forest has an excellent grasp of a very complex subject. ... [The Terrorism Lectures is] a well-written account that covers most of the main basis relevant to terrorism.'' --W. R. Matchett, Democracy and Security''This guided tour through the intellectual landscape of terrorism studies provides an accessible road map for the new-comer and some open-road for the journeyman to explore.'' --Bill Braniff, Executive Director, National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism, University of Maryland''Comprehensive, logically structured, up-to-date, and highly accessible, The Terrorism Lectures is a fantastic work of synthesis, massive in both scope and insights.'' --Assaf Moghadam, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya, and author of The Globalization of Martyrdom''Forest has created a comprehensive yet incredibly accessible resource--one that serves as an exceptional learning tool while also providing the reader with a conversational experience that stretches across the various dimensions and aspects of terrorism.'' --Jennifer Giroux, Center of Security Studies, ETH Zurich''Dr. James Forest is one of the most prolific contemporary authors on terrorism and counterterrorism topics and his latest offering--The Terrorism Lectures--is his best. ... [It] provides the reader with a personal tutorial delivered by one of the nation's most articulate and gifted lecturers.'' --Russell D. Howard, Brigadier General (Retired) and Adjunct Professor and Senior Research Fellow at the Monterey Institute of International Studies''This is a great, very accessible overview for students of terrorism studies!'' --Annette Idler, Doctoral Candidate, University of Oxford --ReviewsAbout the AuthorJames J.F. Forest, Ph.D., is Professor and Director of the Security Studies program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. He is also a Senior Fellow with the U.S. Joint Special Operations University, and was previously the Director of Terrorism Studies at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. He has taught courses and seminars for a broad range of civilian, law enforcement, and military audiences in several countries. He has also published 20 books and dozens of journal articles, served as an expert witness for terrorism-related court cases, and testified before members of Congress.

Joe has an extensive background in computer security, pen testing, and system administration. He founded Strategic Security in 2010 with the vision of providing in-depth technical assessments of networks, web apps, and more. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/Episode495#Interview:_Joe_McCray.2C_Strategic_Security_-_6:00PM-7:00PM Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg--XBjJ50a9tUhTKXVPiqg Security Weekly Website: http://securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: @securityweekly

Joe McCray of Strategic Security joins us, Doug White will give us an introduction to forensic data carving using FTK, and we discuss the security news for this week. Stay tuned!

Joe McCray of Strategic Security joins us, Doug White will give us an introduction to forensic data carving using FTK, and we discuss the security news for this week. Stay tuned!

Joe has an extensive background in computer security, pen testing, and system administration. He founded Strategic Security in 2010 with the vision of providing in-depth technical assessments of networks, web apps, and more. Full Show Notes: http://wiki.securityweekly.com/wiki/index.php/Episode495#Interview:_Joe_McCray.2C_Strategic_Security_-_6:00PM-7:00PM Subscribe to YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg--XBjJ50a9tUhTKXVPiqg Security Weekly Website: http://securityweekly.com Follow us on Twitter: @securityweekly

The Social Network Show welcomes Dr. Karen Freberg and two of her students from the University of Louisville, Diana Riesenberg and Amanda Roberson. Do you use social media in your job?  Are you interested in working as a social media expert?  Are you a Communications professor?  Then listen to our 3 guests share information on HootSuite University and its certification program in social media.  Dr. Karen Freberg, an Assistant Professor in Strategic Communication at the University of Louisville, offers her students the opportunity to become students of HootSuite University in conjunction with her classroom teaching. This program has turned out to be very beneficial to her students. HootSuite University offers hands-on experience with social media education and social media certification. It teaches you and helps you manage several social media platforms at the same time. Hear the advantages of using a management platform and of getting certified. What about privacy issues? Hear what the students are learning about this important topic. If you want to learn more about online security issues, Dr. J recommends the 2013 documentary film, Terms and Conditions May Apply which is about the contractual terms of the user service agreements that we see on social networks and how corporations and government learn about us through internet and cell phone usage. She also recommends reading Who Owns the Future by Jaron Lanier.  Click here to listen as Professor Nancy S. Kim discussed some of the legal aspects involved on the show previously, starting at the 30:10 mark. Karen Freberg is an assistant professor in Strategic Communications at the University of Louisville.  In addition to this teaching experience, Freberg has presented at several U.S. and international research conferences, including ones in the Netherlands, Australia, Brazil, Greece, Italy, Spain, Turkey and China. Dr. Freberg's research has been published in several book chapters and in academic journals such as Public Relations Review, Teaching Public Relations, Journal of Contingency & Crisis Management, Journal of Strategic Security, Media Psychology Review, and Health Communication.  She also serves on the editorial board for Psychology for Popular Media Culture and Case Studies in Strategic Communication (CSSC). Dr. Freberg earned a PhD in Communication and Information at the University of Tennessee in May 2011, and a Master's degree in Strategic Public Relations at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Southern California in August 2007. She received her Bachelor's of Science degree in Public Relations at the University of Florida in August 2005. To learn more about Dr. Karen Freberg, visit her website, visit her blog Diana Riesenberg is a senior at the University of Louisville graduating in May with a Bachelors of Science in Communication. She is currently interning with the University of Louisville Athletic Department working with social media. She is interested in utilizing her strategic communication skill set to improve brand awareness and brand loyalty amongst different companies. After taking courses at Creative Alliance through UofL and also interning at a boutique advertising firm called Label-Conscious Branding, she is passionate about the creative work done with advertising agencies. Ideally, she would love to work for an ad agency in Louisville once she graduates. She firmly believes that social media has not only kept individuals connected but is a tool for brands to stay connected and engaged with their consumers. She hopes that the skills that she possesses in the integrated strategic communication field and as a digital native will improve brand engagement with consumers both on and offline while managing a strong/effective online social presence. Amanda Roberson is a senior communication major at the University of Louisville. Her background in communications originally focused on journalism, but as the i...

Kennesaw State University officials, led by the Department of Strategic Security and Safety, set fire to a mock dorm room in a field near the University Village Suites in early October. The simulated dorm burn exercise was designed to show how quickly fire can spread when a lighted candle comes in contact with combustible materials such as bedspreads, curtains or notebook paper — items commonly found in college dorms. As a crowd of students, faculty and staff watched, the dramatic demonstration drove home the dangers of burning candles in dorm rooms. Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services personnel were on hand to extinguish the blaze at the end of the exercise. KSU Police provided crowd control and traffic direction. The first week in October is designated as National Fire Prevention Week. Each year an estimated 23,600 fires are caused by candles, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.