The Security Circle

A fully loaded podcast about, Womens Safety, Safer Streets, Gender Gap, 'whataboutery', Sarah Everard, Male violence, Rape, Boston Strangler, American Nightmare, Female victims, Joey Barton, Incels, Lawrence Fox, Katie Hopkins, cancel culture, culture war, feminism, police culture, identity politics, anti-feminism, anti-women, online harms, public safety, sexual assault, physical violence, coercion, 'man box', Olivia Attwood and Doxing, 


BIO

I am a women's safety consultant with a mission to make all public spaces, workplaces and online platforms safe for women. I create campaigns to change attitudes and behaviours to reduce violence against women and girls, deliver training to ensure public spaces are positive experiences for women, places of inclusion with staff who are trauma-informed and work with businesses and organisations to reduce sexism in the workplace.

LinkedIn profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-whybro-b860b0247/

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I am a recognised authority on the strategic management of complex events, particularly within a multi-agency crisis management framework. I offer a combination of doctoral level academic research and teaching, strong commercial, operational and project management experience, and government-level and C-Suite consultancy across SE Asia, Middle East, Latin America and East and West Africa. 

I hold a doctorate in security and risk management from University of Portsmouth, writing my thesis on alternative command & control frameworks for strategic management and critical decision-making in complex crisis environments. I am currently a Lecturer on the International Security Masters programme at Berlin School of Economics and Law, and Visiting Lecturer at the University of Gloucestershire Business School, having previously been a Visiting Lecturer and Dissertation Supervisor on the Leicester University ‘Security, Policing and Terrorism’ MSc programme, and a Visiting Lecturer on the Strategic Leadership programme at Cranfield University, where I lectured on terrorism and public policy, and strategic management of complex operations. From 2022-'23 I was a Professor in the United Nations University for Peace European Centre for Peace and Development (Belgrade), where I headed up the Strategic Risk and Crisis Management programme. 

I specialise in the management of hypercomplex systems associated with city management and critical national infrastructures. I am a member of the UK National Preparedness Commission, and was a founding member of the London Resilience Gold Command Crisis Management Project Academic Advisory Group. 

In 2019 I launched the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, which was designed to create a space where academics, practitioners and policymakers could come together to discuss the critical issues facing us on a planetary, national and community level. That now has thirty-five International Chapters, works with some of the largest organizations in the world, and is recognised as an institute of significance and influence.

In 2023 we launched the Centre for the Study of Wicked Problems, a global think tank with thirty-plus participating partner institutes. Its launch programme is an 18-month research and policy-development project concerning Global Urban Resilience.

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SECURITY AWARDS CEREMONIES...
JUDGES SPOTLIGHT: WE DISCUSS NOMINATIONS, SUBMISSIONS AND ARE THERE TOO MANY AWARDS CEREMONIES?

Guy is a subject matter expert on Extremism and a former recipient of the prestigious “UK Security Manager of the Year Award for Services to Industry"

He directed counter extremist operations for the Research & Pharmaceutical sector, during an unprecedented campaign of public order threat, violence & intimidation, notably as Chair of The UK Pharmaceutical Industry Security Forum, leading on strategies for security, staff protection and pre-employment screening. He worked in a pivotal role to develop and maintain close, effective working relationships with industrial, academic, Police and Government sectors.

He has also lectured on the threat posed by Extremism to industrial, academic and government sectors & International Security, Police & UK Government bodies. 

Guy was a corporate security advisor to GSK, responsible for auditing global manufacturing facilities and writing a treatise entitled “Extremism: Past, Present, Future”

A Fellow of the Security Institute, Guy served a six-year elected stint as Validation Board Chair & Strategy Director. 

In 2017, he was appointed Chair of the Food & Drink Security Association.

In 2018 he was appointed Chair of Eastern Region Cross Sector Safety & Security Cascade (CSSC).

In 2019 he was appointed Chair of The Security Commonwealth until 2021 to then become Immediate Past Chair, continuing to serve on the SyCom Board.

In 2019, Guy was also chosen amongst the top ten thought leaders at the 2019 edition of IFSEC’s Global Influencers.

In 2020, Guy was appointed by the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to its Strategic Forum. The Strategic Forum is a group of senior and experienced stakeholders with significant  private security expertise,which works with the SIA on the development of ideas around public protection. 

He has conducted several risk and security reviews for organisations in the research, academic & pharmaceutical sectors.

Guy is currently the Risk & Operations Director at Suntory.

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Julian has 35 years international experience up to and including Director level and C-Suite in the commercial, government, and not-for-profit sectors internationally.
 
Julian’s operational experience includes seven years with an operational unit of the Australian firefighter. Strategic leadership roles include 30 years’ experience as a company director of commercial corporations including the ASX listed Citadel Group Limited, as well as 20 years’ experience as a Director of not-for-profit organizations such as the Risk Management Institution of Australasia (RMIA), Australasian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO), the Washington DC based Security and Risk Management Association (SARMA).

Julian is internationally recognized for his business continuity and risk management expertise. His experience includes roles in Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, and North America. He was awarded the Australian Security Medal for Conspicuous Service for his service to the security profession in Australia. Julian is one of only five people accredited by the Security Professionals

Registry of Australasia.
The SRMBOK newsletter and resources at https://www.srmbok.com/ are probably the main link to share but also a few more in order of priority:

• Books https://amzn.to/48f8SIn
• Blog https://www.juliantalbot.com/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliantalbot/
• Training https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/srmbok-risk-management-training-1044599

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Becky Holmes is the creator of and voice behind the popular Twitter account @deathtospinach.
Having been on the receiving end of an annoying number of direct messages from online romance scammers, Becky started to enjoy wasting their time and then publicly ‘outing’ their accounts. No other woman has had so many online romances – from Keanu Reeves to Brad Pitt to Prince William and she is a firm favourite with brave US peacekeeping soldiers and oil rig workers who desperately need iTunes vouchers or Amazon gift cards. Becky's book, Keanu Reeves Is Not In Love With You, looks at all aspects of romance fraud, from the heartbreaking to the hilarious, the academic to the anecdotal and discusses where we're going wrong when dealing with those affected. 

Twitter - @deathtospinach - but people are welcome to connect via LinkedIn as well.

The link to the Amazon page for the book is https://www.amazon.co.uk/Keanu-Reeves-Not-Love-You/dp/1789651638

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Michael discusses his wonderful journey from Harvard Law, to being a Judges Clerk dealing with death row cases, to finding his niche as a multi-potentialite in the Security Industry and why physical and cyber security convergence is a singular focus now for all security professionals.

BIO

Michael Gips, CPP, CSyP, is a security professional, attorney, writer, researcher, volunteer leader, expert witness, and principal of Global Insights in Professional Security.

The former Chief Global Knowledge and Learning Officer for ASIS International, Mike founded the CSO Roundtable (now CSO Center) and served as editor and publisher of Security Management. Mike was named the most influential person in global security thought leadership by IFSEC for 2022, Outstanding U.S. Security Consultant (OSPAs) that same year, and one of Security magazine’s most influential people in 2019. He has won more than a dozen awards for his published security articles.

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Lived experience and the true understanding of what happens to the bullied brain, by Dr Jennifer Fraser author of 'The Bullied Brain' and Jonathan Wilson former senior lead at the Metropolitan Police, bullied out of his career.

Jennifer Fraser is an author, award-winning educator, and consultant. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature and her books have always focused on how we have the capacity to transform ourselves. We can go from being readers to writers of culture. We can reject society's demands that we suppress our emotions and instead come alive with them. We can question the bullying dynamic we've been raised in and ask wouldn't empathy and compassion be healthier? Her fourth book, The Bullied Brain: Heal Your Scars and Restore Your Health, introduces brain research into our wellness journey. It shares the empowering and inspiring neuroscience and neurobiology that informs the evidence-based practices we can all do in order to have happier, healthier, more high-performing brains. 

Website: https://bulliedbrain.com/
Link to Book: https://bulliedbrain.com/the-bullied-brain

Psychology Today "Bullied Brain" series: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-bullied-brain

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bulliedbrain/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bulliedbrain

I acknowledge, with gratitude and respect,  that I live and work on the unceded lands of the Lekwungen speaking peoples

https://www.bulliedbrain.com/

(250) 896-3325

https://www.amazon.com/Bullied-Brain-Scars-Restore-Health/dp/1633887782

Jonathan has over 28 years’ experience working for the Metropolitan Police (United Kingdom) with much of that time in senior leadership roles.  
Jonathan’s police leadership required him to work with diverse communities, businesses, local authorities, across a number of government departments including the Home Office and Mayor of London’s office and internationally. 
He has considerable experience in prevention strategies, legislative changes, working with vulnerable groups, and partnership work.
Jonathan retired from the Police Service in 2020 after a traumatic experience of workplace bullying,  a period of his life that impacted on him considerably. He now dedicates much of his time to education and challenging workplace bullying behaviors which he says is entirely preventable and creating positive workplace culture.
Jonathan now talks widely across social media and to businesses in person about psychosocial safety at work.
He says, “Psychosocial safety is a leadership issue, and how you interact with people impacts their whole lives. It is therefore the most pressing issue of the contemporary workplace to master. Teaching your leaders interpersonal communications skills that empower not diminish. At the heart of bullying is always complex human dynamics and often unethical behaviours, corruption, discrimination, and harassment will emerge as the reason. Look deeper.”
Jonathan lives in Cornwall and has also established a  business running holiday cottages which allows him to pursue the many outdoor activities he enjoys both on and off the water.#pledgetoendbullying#stophurtatwork

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Biography

Dr Paul Martin is a security practitioner with thirty years’ experience in the national security arena. During a career in UK government service from 1986 to 2013 he held a variety of positions, including heading the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) and leading national security preparations for the London 2012 Olympics. From 2013 to 2016, he was the Director of Security for the UK Parliament.

He is a Distinguished Fellow of RUSI, Professor of Practice at Coventry University, Honorary Principal Research Fellow at Imperial College London, a member of the Police Science Council, and a member of the Boards of the Charity Commission and the National Leadership Centre. He is an adviser to various public and private sector bodies, with a particular interest in insider risk.

Paul was educated at the University of Cambridge and Stanford University. He lectured and researched in behavioural science at Cambridge and was a Fellow of Wolfson College before leaving academia to join government service. He is the author or co-author of several books including: Measuring Behaviour; The Sickening Mind; Design for a Life; Counting Sheep; Play, Playfulness, Creativity and Innovation; Extreme; and The Rules of Security.

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Scott Holland, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, has dedicated his career to fortifying the digital landscapes of schools, charities, and government entities. Born with an innate curiosity for technology, I embarked on a journey into the world of cybersecurity at a young age. 

With a solid educational foundation in computer science and information security, Scott quickly became a sought-after professional in the cybersecurity realm. His passion for safeguarding sensitive information led him to specialize in developing robust and adaptive security solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by educational institutions, charitable organizations, and government agencies.

In his work with schools, Scott has implemented cutting-edge technologies to create secure learning environments. He understands the importance of safeguarding student and faculty information, fostering an atmosphere of trust and reliability within educational institutions.

In the charitable sector, Scott has collaborated with various organizations to secure donor information, protect sensitive data, and ensure the continuity of their vital operations. His commitment to the values of these charities has made him a trusted partner in the nonprofit community.

Scott's contributions to governmental cybersecurity initiatives have been instrumental in safeguarding national interests. Working closely with government agencies, he has implemented robust measures to defend against cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of critical systems and information.

Beyond his technical prowess, Scott is known for his dedication to cybersecurity education and awareness. He actively engages with the community, conducting workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to empower individuals and organizations with the knowledge needed to navigate the evolving digital landscape safely.

Ben:

 A dedicated, dependable and positive entrepreneur who, through professional and academic career to date, has gained a range of proficiencies and direct industry experience in providing organisations of all sizes with IT and cyber security systems that truly aid their business to grow in a safe and stable manner.

Ben's military career saw him in various interesting endeavours from two tours of Afghanistan to training exercises in central Europe. This experience created a firm foundation of values, mindset, processes and the will to continue in the face of adversity. He worked with some truly amazing people during this time and attributes many of his successful traits to this period.

Ben has a passion for, and can see a need to, provide quality IT services for the current business landscape that are customer service centric and absolutely provide an organisation with a stable platform from which to thrive and do what they do best. Ben believes IT is an enabler, and when harnessed correctly, efficiently and in a stable manner, is a catalyst to business growth.

Ben has implemented imperative IT systems in highly specialised industries from public sector 24/7 CCTV monitoring server and networking infrastructure to cyber security protection platforms for the medical, legal and financial sector to ensure the data protection and safeguarding for their clients.

https://ipoverwatch.com/
Company Page:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/ip-overwatch/
Ben personal:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/solomonben/
Scott personal:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-h-15078551/

Source of statistics referenced
https://www.guardchild.com/socia

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Carlos is an accomplished security customer-centric executive. He is an expert in building world-class customer-centric security experiences by providing the strategic direction necessary to create memorable outcomes. Carlos has a record of leadership success as a Disney World leadership team member and a Tech Global Security Leader. Under his leadership, security teams surprised and delighted millions of guests and employees worldwide.

In the last 25 years, Carlos Francisco, CPP, has led the security teams of some of the largest corporations in the world. This includes Walt Disney World, Amazon, and Meta (Facebook). He also has had the tremendous responsibility of leading security teams during major international events such as Super Bowl 50, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, World-Class Marathons, and many more.

Carlos was a prior Deputy Sheriff and holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a Security Leadership certificate from the University of Central Florida, and a Master's in Disaster & Emergency Management from American Military University.

Carlos is an accomplished security operations executive, a podcaster, and an Amazon #1 Release, "So, You Want to Get into Corporate Security?" with proven leadership in driving corporate security programs. Carlos created the moniker, "The Corporate Security Translator," which he uses to go out into the world and share his security knowledge.

https://www.corporatesecuritytranslator.com/

LinkedIn
(4) Carlos Francisco, CPP, CSSP | LinkedIn

Link to Book 'So You Want To Get Into Corporate Security'
https://a.co/d/8pzMBIY

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Angela Harris, a distinguished figure in British politics, left an indelible mark on the landscape of public service over several decades. She embarked on her political journey as a member of North Yorkshire County Council, a tenure that spanned from 1981 to 2001. Notably, Angela made history in 1991/92 by becoming the first woman to chair the council, a testament to her trailblazing spirit.

Her commitment to public safety and governance extended to her role as the chair of the North Yorkshire Police Authority from 1994 to 2001. Prior to this, she served as the joint chair (balanced council) and deputy chair of the Association of Police Authorities between 1997 and 2001. Angela's influence also reached national levels, as she contributed her expertise as a former member of the Service Authority National Crime Squad and Police Negotiating Board.

Beyond her contributions to law and order, Angela devoted 16 years of service (1982–1998) as a justice of the peace, showcasing her dedication to judicial matters. Simultaneously, she served as a non-executive Director of an NHS Trust from 1990 to 1997, highlighting her diverse engagement in public institutions.

Recognizing her civic contributions, Angela was appointed a Deputy Lieutenant of North Yorkshire in 1994, a position she held until 2019. Additionally, she became a member of the Court of the University of York in 1996 and received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bradford in 2020.

Angela's involvement with the Liberal Democrats is a testament to her commitment to political representation. She served as a former Party Chief Steward at Federal Conferences and contested the 1999 European Parliament Elections as a party candidate.

Elevating her political career, Angela Harris was granted a Liberal Democrat Life Peerage on August 6, 1999, assuming the title Baroness Harris of Richmond, of Richmond in the County of North Yorkshire. Since entering the House of Lords, she has chaired the European Union Select sub-Committee F and contributed as a member of various committees, including the European Union Select Committee, Offices Committee, and Refreshment Sub-Committee. Notably, Angela held the position of Deputy Speaker from 2008 to 2018 and has served as a Liberal Democrat Whip from 2000 to 2008 and, again, from 2018 to the present. Her extensive experience is evident in her roles as party spokesperson on Northern Ireland and a member of the Home Affairs Team for policing matters. Angela is also actively engaged in the Ecclesiastical Committee and the Procedures and Privileges Committee in the House of Lords, embodying a lifelong commitment to public service and governance.

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Mike Croll is a Senior Lecturer in Security, Resilience, and Intelligence at Buckinghamshire New University. More a pracademic than an academic, he has held senior security appointments with the FCO, the EU, the UN and with Facebook. He has also worked in humanitarian mine clearance and was an Army Bomb Disposal Officer. Earlier this year he published “The Rise of Security: And Why We Always Want More” which explains how security became a $500bn global business.

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Overview:

An accomplished professional with over two decades of experience in strategic security management, operations, and training in high-risk environments.

Proven expertise in leading large-scale teams, managing multi-million euro budgets, and handling security operations for blue-chip clients and high-net-worth individuals. 

Adept at implementing complex security protocols, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. 

Skilled in business development with a successful track record in tender management and client acquisition. 

Previously managed the security function for some of the largest global multi-national security contracts.

Excellent analytical, project management and communication skills along with strong people management capabilities across multi-cultural organisations. 

Security Experience:

Commercial Manager/ Security Consultant, Manguard Plus Ltd (July 2015 - Present)

Operations Director, SAR Security Ltd (Dec 2014 – July 2015)

Commercial Manager, Manguard Plus Ltd (Feb 2014 – Nov 2014)

National Security Manager, The Resource Group (Nov 2010 – Jan 2014)

Operations Manager, Synergy Security Solutions (Jan 2010 – Nov 2010)

Quality, Training and Recruitment Manager, The Rapier Group (Jan 2009 – Jan 2010)

Regional Security & Operations Manager, Lifestyle Sports Ltd (1994 – 2008)

Security Organisation Milestones:

2021 - Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) on the Register of Chartered Security Professionals in the UK

2022 - Chair of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (Irish Chapter) 2022 & 2023

2020 - Former Vice-Chair of ASIS Ireland Chapter 216 – (2020 & 2021)

2011 - Director, Board Member and Senior Lecturer with the Security Institute of Ireland (Since 2011)

2017 - Peace Commissioner (PC) appointed by the Minister for Justice and Equality in Ireland - 2017

2020 - Fellow of the Security Institute (FSyI)

2020 - Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management (F.ISRM)

2023 - Fellow of the Security Institute of Ireland (F.Sec.I.I)

2019 - Appointed as a member of the SIA “Expert Committee” to redesign the current SIA Close Protection Syllabus by Tracey Lilley of the SIA (following submission of my MSc Dissertation entitled “How can the current SIA syllabus be improved to meet the needs of the contemporary Close Protection Officer?”)

2022 - Chair of the Committee to design the Physical Intervention Training Standard for the Private Security Authority (PSA) in Ireland on behalf of the Security Institute of Ireland.

Member of the Emergency Management Institute of Ireland (EMII-M)

2022 - Member of the International Foundation of Protection Officer (IFPO) Security Advisory Board. https://internationalsecurityjournal.com/ifpo-uk-adds-to-advisory-board/

2022 - Judge appointed by the OSPA’s (Outstanding Security Performance Awards) in Ireland for 2022 https://ie.theospas.com/judges/

2022 - Member of the Industrial Advisory Board, School of Computing at the University of Portsmouth 

2022 - Council Member of GLG  (Gerson Lehrman Group, Inc.) which is the world’s largest and most varied source of first-hand expertise, including executives, scientists, academics, expert witnesses and the foremost subject matter specialists.

 2022 - Appointed as a “Special Advisor” to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals (BEPP) in the US to create a nationally recognised certification for executive protection. https://www.ep-board.org/specialadvisors

2023 – Appoi

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Kai Roer
CEO
Widely considered as the leading authority on the topic of security culture, Kai Roer is a best-selling author, an award-winning speaker, and a serial entrepreneur. 

Currently serving as CEO at Praxis Security Labs, an innovative security software company which he co-founded in 2023, Kai has been providing actionable advice grounded in empirical evidence to public and private organizations around the world since the 1990s. 

Kai is dedicated to improving the knowledge and understanding of the human factors that influence security and the organizational impact they have, and in recent years has focused on helping organizations understand what culture they currently have, what culture they would like to have, and more importantly, how to get there. In 2010, he created the Security Culture Framework (SCF), a framework and methodology to build and maintain security culture, which he later gifted to the open-source community. The SCF evolved into several spin-offs, including the Cybersecurity Culture Framework by The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). 

In 2015, Kai founded CLTRe, the world’s first SaaS-platform built to measure and manage an organization’s security culture, which was acquired by KnowBe4 in 2019. After which, Kai served as their Chief Research Officer, where he led a team of researchers that focused on bridging the gap between theory and practice and collaborated with both academia and other industry leaders on numerous well-received publications. 

As best-selling author, an award-winning speaker, and guest expert lecturer, Kai works with the information security community on a global stage. He has written and co-written several best-selling books, including The Security Culture Playbook (Wiley, 2022) and Build a Security Culture (IT-Governance, 2015), which are recognized globally as the leading resources for industry leaders and practitioners to understand and learn how to improve security culture. Thanks to his invaluable contributions to the industry and unique background which combines leadership, communication, and technology, he is a popular keynote speaker, expert lecturer and makes frequent appearances in national and international media (newsprint, radio and TV) and on a variety of podcasts. 

Kai focuses on presenting complex challenges in easy-to-understand language, and explains security in ways that resonate with non-security people. Throughout his career, Kai has received several awards, including the Ron Knode Service Award by the Cloud Security Alliance CSA for his extensive volunteer work for the security community around the world. 

When Kai is not working, he enjoys spending time outdoors, riding his motorcycles and BBQing with his family and friends. 

You can connect with Kai at www.linkedin.com/in/kairoer.

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Bio:

Darryn Frost QGM

Moved to UK from South Africa in 2005.

Worked for PR Newswire, then moved to Northampton Probation as Business Development Manager.

In 2010 moved to the London Head Office for Prisons and Probation as National Communications Manager.

Managed many internal campaigns, such as suicide prevention and the 10 Prisons project for then Prisons Minister Rory Stewart.

Was involved in the Fishmonger’s Hall attack in 2019 and set up Own Merit CIC with cofounder Steve Gallant in 2021.

Darryn Frost QGM | LinkedIn
www.OwnMerit.org

Fishmongers' Hall: Usman Khan unlawfully killed Cambridge graduates - BBC News

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Thomas (Tom) Pecora has more than 30 years in the security profession and is a former CIA Senior Security Officer who retired after 24 years of service working in various security positions as a Multi-Discipline Security Officer in support of Agency operations. He managed large security programs and operations on multiple continents and in multiple war zones. Experienced in protective operations, crisis management, personnel/physical security, and counterterrorism, he served as Chief of Security for the CIA in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq other parts of the Philippines.

He has been intimately involved in leading security teams and larger elements as they provide subject matter expertise in the areas of cybersecurity, physical and technical security, personnel and physical security, as well as workplace violence and active shooter program development and implementation. For 2 years, Tom led a large security staff responsible for securing the NRO’s largest mission ground station, supporting 3,700 people and more than a million square feet of SCIF spaces. As the chair of the Workplace Violence Assessment Team for the NRO site, he was involved in investigating and adjudicating workplace violence issues as well as building appropriate workplace violence policy.

While at the CIA, Tom provided leadership training and mentorship for new CIA support personnel as well as teaching crisis management and specific security skill sets to Agency employees. In the private sector, Tom has conducted security assessments, created workplace violence policy and procedures, conducted active shooter training, as well as providing personal safety training for employees. His real-world experience with crisis management has been put to good use in advising clients on how to prepare for and then address security crisis situations.

During his government career, Tom received the Intelligence Star, the CIA’s second highest honor for valor awarded “for a voluntary act or acts of courage performed under hazardous conditions or conditions of grave personal risk”. He also received the Career Intelligence Medal for exceptional achievements that substantially contributed to the mission of the CIA.

Tom is currently doing consulting work in Asia as well as being the situational awareness curriculum specialist and chief trainer for Arcuri Group LLC (https://arcurigroupllc.us/index.html).  He is an Adjunct Professor for Wright State University where he provides Situation Awareness training.  Tom is the author of the book, “GUARDIAN – Life in the Crosshairs of the CIA’s War on Terror”- a historical memoir of his career in the CIA.

 Linked In
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-pecora-sas-mp-053b503a/

Website https://thomaspecora.wordpress.com/about/

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About

WHAT I DO: I systematically analyze the risks in your operations, design and implement solutions in context covering the areas where risk exposure has been identified. 

WHY IT WORKS: High-value cargo losses are mostly a result of organized crime and insider collusion. These risks can be greatly reduced by using the services offered by Secure Logistics designed as a multi-layered approach to protect staff, management responsibilities and high-value cargo.

WHAT MAKES MY COMPANY DIFFERENT: Secure Logistics' service solutions have been carefully designed by utilizing 25 years of industry experience paired with the knowledge of specialists to provide our clients with the most effective solutions to protect their high-value cargo. Secure Logistics has a proven track record of 99.9% in securing clients' cargo since its inception in 2009. Our holistic approach to cargo protection is what separates us as a leader in our industry.

We are a TAPA EMEA member and Andre is a member of the African Association of Threat Assessment Professionals ( AFATAP) and the TAPA WG Lead for South Africa.

Andre’s Profile

linkedin.com/in/andre-duvenage177

Website

• securelogistics.co.za (Company)

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Paul Timm, Director of Education Safety at Allegion, is a board-certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) and the author of “School Security: How to Build and Strengthen a School Safety Program.”

He was named one of the Most Influential People in Security in 2020 by Security Magazine.

In addition to conducting numerous vulnerability assessments and his frequent keynote addresses, Paul is an experienced School Crisis Assistance Team volunteer through the National Organization for Victims Assistance (NOVA).

He serves on the Campus Safety Conferences Advisory Board, the Advisory Council for the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools, the ASIS International School Safety and Security Council, and the Illinois Association of School Business Officials Risk Management Committee.

He is certified in Vulnerability Assessment Methodology (VAM) through Sandia National Laboratories and the ALPHA vulnerability assessment methodology.

Paul holds a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary.

Here is the link for the Secret Service study - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TVdrr4Hu1Q.

paul.timm@allegion.com

LinkedIn

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paultimmpsp/

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Alex Wood is a Cybercrime, Social Engineering and Counter Fraud Speaker

Alex Wood’s early career was in the music industry. From the age of 13 he toured the world as a violin soloist and performed under the greatest conductors of the modern era. He was awarded prestigious scholarships to attend the Purcell School, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music, winning an array of prizes along the way and becoming a regular guest at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle

At the age of 24 his career was abruptly halted by the onset of repetitive strain injury (RSI) in his right hand. Faced with mounting debts and no source of income, his criminal career began. His life spiralled out of control, culminating in several years spent in prison for dishonesty offences – everything from impersonating the 13th Duke of Marlborough to committing multi-million-pound cybercrime.

“I barely heard the judge’s words when he sentenced me to seven years. I felt like the most disgusting person on this planet. How could I have inflicted such unthinkable, irreparable pain and grief upon an innocent man and the business he and his family had worked tirelessly to build?”

As Alex Wood listened to the victim impact statements during his final sentencing hearing, so began his redemption journey. Since his release from jail in early 2022, Alex has turned his life around and become an immensely powerful force in the Counter Fraud profession.

In February 2023 he was a Keynote Speaker at Counter Fraud 2023 (organised by the Cabinet Office, GovNet and the Public Sector Fraud Authority). In March 2023 he spoke at the LBFIG (London Boroughs’ Fraud Investigators’ Group) AGM at Pinsent Masons’ HQ. In May 2023, Alex was the Keynote Speaker at the National Investigations Conference (NICONF23) in Birmingham, where he presented a speech entitled ‘Inside the Mind of a Criminal’ and in June 2023, he was the Keynote Speaker at the LA Financial Investigators Forum, talking about everything from social engineering to underworld banking.

In addition to Public Sector speaking, he delivers speeches and consultation to leading global financial institutions (including Tier 1 banks such as NatWest PLC, insurance providers, law firms and risk experts such as Experian PLC) to enable a deep understanding of the ‘Fraud Mindset’ as well as sophisticated ‘Social Engineering’ techniques.

Alex’s story is unique and enthralling as he takes the audience on a journey to glimpse into the world of the criminal mind. He is deeply committed to atoning for his crimes and campaigns tirelessly to educate future generations and institutions on the dangers and risks of fraud. Alex is working on a national strategy, in partnership with leading financial institutions, lawyers, Police forces and Government to educate children about the risks of involvement in mule activity.

Alex Wood has been nominated for the awards of ‘Newcomer of the Year’ and ‘Outstanding Contribution’ in the Public Sector Fraud Awards 2024 (sponsored by the Cabinet Office).

Whilst in prison, Alex was signed by the world-leading literary agent Andrew Lownie. His story is now the subject of a major documentary (in production) by the multi award-winning film makers Chris Atkins and Louis Theroux (Mindhouse Productions).

SPEAKING TOPICS 

• Combatting Fraud by Eliminating Mule Accounts:  How can we detect and close Mule Accounts prior to a Fraudulent Event?
• Future Threats for Generative AI: An Opportunity for Bad Actors?
• Underworld Banking: What are the Cross-Border Threats posed by the likes of Hawala and Daigou?
• Inside the Mind of a Criminal: From the Fraud Mindset to the Psychopathy Spectrum.
• Deep Social Engineering:  I am not the Duke of Marlborough and

Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers