INTEL | How the Protests in Iran Impact Global Security

As a self-described security generalist, Kyle Burrows has been involved in many facets of security from loss prevention to consulting. By branching out into project management and business analyst roles, he was able to shift his mindset from security to leadership and effectively build out a Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC). In this episode, we discuss the steps required to build a fully functional GSOC from scratch and...

1. Why real-time signals are an important tool in bringing peace of mind across your organization
2. Using data to show ROI of security programs to executives
3. What skills are useful for stepping into a security leadership role

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GUEST: Kyle Burrows, security leader on contract with the Canadian Armed Forces and former head of Shopify’s Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC)

Russia's war in Ukraine, climate change, and surge in post-pandemic demand have placed Europe, and the world, into a serious energy shortfall. In this INTEL REPORT, hosts MJ Banias and Tristan Field-Jones examine:

-The security impacts of a possible energy crisis.

-How bad this energy situation is going really get.

-How the cost of living affects public unrest and anxiety.

-What people and security professionals need to know in order to prepare.

GUEST: Khalid Shoukri, a national security researcher and real time crisis analyst with Samdesk. Some of his work can be found at: https://www.weeklyinternational.ca/ and you can find him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalid-shoukri/

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Geomagnetic storms and electromagnetic pulse weapons sound like the stuff of science fiction but they are real and very dangerous. Earlier this year, forty Starlink internet satellites were destroyed by "solar wind." In this episode, we explain...

• What happens to the grid when an electromagnetic disruption occurs
• The fail-safes that should be in place to ensure a catastrophic failure doesn't plunge us into the dark ages
• How security professionals can get informed about electromagnetic pulses and plan for adverse space weather

GUEST: Robert Spalding, retired US Air Force general and CEO of Sempre

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Over the last 2 months, North Korea has launched missiles over Japan, exchanged artillery fire with South Korea and fired several ballistic warheads into the Sea of Japan. In this Intel Report, hosts MJ Banias and Tristan Field-Jones examine:

• The effects North Korea's missile tests are having on stability and the economy in Asia.
• Is North Korea merely rattling its sabres?
• How security experts can keep their assets safe in the area.
• How real time monitoring can help mitigate risk as tensions continue to rise.

GUEST: Russ Tottenham, a real-time coverage analyst with Samdesk.   

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SitRep is a weekly podcast that examines the biggest security threats impacting our interconnected world. Hosted by Tristan Field-Jones and MJ Banias, we bring you insights from security practitioners dealing with geopolitical conflicts, civil unrest and climate disasters. We also take a closer look at current events and get expert perspectives on why they matter. Additionally, when a major crisis unfolds, we'll interview our intelligence analysts to discuss what’s happening and how you can prepare for the disruptions.

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The recent assassination of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the attempted murder of Argentinian Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, highlight how important it is to have close protection. We explore how security professionals can go beyond reacting in the moment and look at...

• Online tools that keep VIPs safe
• Why a physical presence isn't the only way to be proactive
• Using digital information to determine threat levels

GUEST: Megan Gates, senior editor at Security Management Magazine

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Many analysts believe that this could be the end of the Islamic republic, and now look at how the politics and security of the Middle East, as well as the rest of the world, will be forever altered should there be a regime change. In this INTEL REPORT, host MJ Banias examines the spillover effects caused by the protests and the security implications they are having on the region.

GUEST: Fatima Abo Alasrar is a Non-Resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute.  More information on her work can be found here: https://www.mei.edu/profile/fatima-abo-alasrar and you can follow her on Twitter: https://twitter.com/YemeniFatima

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As security practitioners constantly parse through mountains of data to keep locations safe, a new threat is emerging in the disinformation sphere - deepfake satellite imagery. The technology is no longer used just for impersonating celebrities and politicians. We'll explain...

• How satellite imagery is manipulated
• Why it'll be a big problem a few years from now
• Techniques you can use to debunk deepfake images

GUEST: Venessa Ninovic, intelligence researcher and OSINT analyst

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In this special episode, hosts Tristan Field-Jones and MJ Banias dive into the security situation in Brazil as Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Jair Bolsonaro duke it out over the fate of the largest South American country. There have been threats of protests, violence and even a possible coup. However, is the hype actually warranted and what does this election mean for global security?

GUEST: Rozan Hammoud, intelligence analyst with samdesk's Real-Time Coverage team

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In this INTEL REPORT, host MJ Banias dives into the booming tech sector on the African continent. With billions of dollars of investment, there is clear interest in the African tech market - but keeping all those investments, companies, logistical components, and people safe is a tricky business. 

GUEST: Dr. Darren Kew, a professor and the Executive Director of the Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. More information on Dr. Kew can be found here: https://www.umb.edu/cpdd and you can follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrenkew

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