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DEFENDER

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Welcome to Defender, the podcast that brings you crowd-sourced physical security insights and commentary from leading industry professionals to help you protect lives, secure property, and defend against evolving threats.

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Episodes

Unlocking LinkedIn's Potential with Tyler Schmoker

Join Dave and Tyler for a different side of the physical security industry—LinkedIn. In this episode of the Defender Podcast, Dave sits down with Tyler Schmoker , an Army veteran, security professional, and entrepreneur. With over two decades of experience in security management and consulting, Tyler has a wealth of knowledge to share about navigating LinkedIn as a physical security professional. Tyler discusses his approach to developing his network and emphasizes the importance of professional...

Oct 29, 20241 hr 15 min

Inside Colocation: Doug Dreher on Security Challenges and Solutions

With the rapid growth of hyperscalers, understanding how to effectively manage security in these shared environments is more important than ever. Defining the Security Landscape Colocation facilities are designed to house multiple clients' IT infrastructure within a single space. This shared environment necessitates a comprehensive threat analysis to identify potential vulnerabilities. Doug emphasized the importance of leveraging clean data versus dirty data and utilizing paid intelligence analy...

Oct 10, 20241 hr 12 min

Chuck Randolph: Building a Risk-Aware Culture and Fostering Collaboration

In this episode, we welcome Chuck Randolph, Chief Security Officer with Ontic, with an impressive background in Corporate Security, U.S. Department of State and Military. Together, we discuss the various threat vectors, how security can unify the effort for organizations to become threat aware, and the power of our security networks if incidents occur. Chuck emphasizes the need for a unified approach involving various departments like HR, legal, cyber, and physical security. He shares insights o...

Sep 30, 202456 min

Defender Rewind: Defining Modern Access Control and Its Growing Impact

Watch the full podcast episode only on Defender.Video Lee emphasizes the need for the industry to adapt to modern enterprise demands, integrate new players, and embrace a hybrid approach between on-site and cloud solutions. Subscribe to Defender for more in-depth discussions on the cutting edge of security technology, and visit our website for additional insights into enterprise-level security solutions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...

Aug 04, 20242 min

Lee Odess: Defining Modern Access Control and Its Growing Impact

In this episode of Defender, David Marsh welcomes Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief , to discuss his background in the security industry and his journey to becoming an international speaker and thought leader in the access control space. Key topics covered in this episode include: We explore the significant transformations in the access control market, especially with the rise of modern access control with cloud, mobile, and wallet (Apple, Google and Samsung), and what that means ...

Aug 01, 202443 min

Defender Rewind: AXIS Communications on Visual Intelligence

In this Defender Podcast Rewind - David Marsh and John Callahan from Axis Communications discusses the change from traditional Video Surveillance to Visual Intelligence, providing businesses operational efficiencies unimaginable before advancements in chipsets, analytics and artificial intelligence. John brings up a good point. It wasn’t long ago that electronic security was thought of as an insurance policy, without the legal requirements of fire and life safety. Like insurance, purchases were ...

Jul 13, 20241 min

John Callahan: From 1984 to 2024, AXIS Communications Continues to Innovate

In this episode of Defender , David Marsh speaks with a long-time friend and colleague, John Callahan , Director of the Southeast Business Area for Axis Communications . Dave and John discuss Axis Communications' history of innovation and their continued leadership in the physical security industry due to their unique approach. Axis Communications has a 40-year history of innovation. Since 1984, they have developed some of the very first Internet of Things (IoT) devices aimed at connecting devic...

Jul 12, 202447 min

Doug Dreher: AI's New Role in Enhancing Physical Security for Critical Sites

Discover the latest in security solutions for protecting critical infrastructure with our deep dive into the future of robotic guards in substations. In this insightful video, we welcome back Doug Dreher, a senior physical security engineer with a Fortune 50 company, who brings an impressive background in corporate security and military expertise. Together, we explore how advancements in robotics, AI, thermal cameras, and reliable network connectivity are revolutionizing enterprise-level securit...

Jan 26, 20241 hr 41 min

Carlos Francisco: Physical Security for the Data Center and Building a Corporate Security Program

DEFENDER Podcast E5S1 with special guest Carlos Francisco. Carlos Francisco is a graduate of the University of Central Florida’s Criminal Justice program, a Certified Protection Professional, and a prior Law Enforcement Officer. In the last 23 years, he has led the security teams of some of the largest corporations in the world, including Walt Disney World, Amazon, and others. He has also had the awesome responsibility of leading security teams during major international events such as Super Bow...

Nov 01, 202343 min

John Riotte: Inside Data Center Security Operations Centers

DEFENDER Podcast E4S1 with special guest John Riotte. John's vast experience includes, serving in the US Army for 20 years, working for the DOD, DOE, and finally as a Global Security Data Center Area Security Manager at a fortune 50 company. John is also the author of the book: Your Range Card for Life: Military Management Techniques to Help You Control the Everyday Chaos. https://www.how2conquer.com/books/your-range-card-for-life/ WEBSITE LINK: https://www.defendervideo.com/ -------------------...

Aug 14, 202359 min

Mike Sannella: The of importance of relationships, delegation, and the right security

S1E3: Exploring Physical Security Trends with Mike Sannella In this episode of Defender, we sit down with Mike Sannella, Security Manager at General Atomics and City Council Member for San Marcos. With over 20 years of experience in the security industry, Mike shares his insights on the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in the field. We start by discussing Mike's background and how his friendship with host Dave has evolved over the past 12 years. Mike provides his perspective on the futur...

Aug 07, 202342 min

Michael Marin: The key to security leadership, expectations, ASIS, and cybersecurity.

DEFENDER Podcast S1E2 with special guest Michael Marin sharing his insights and experiences from his many years in the security industry. It will be a valuable resource for security professionals of all levels. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.defendervideo.com/subscribe

Jul 24, 202344 min

Defender Preview: Integration Mastery: How Fortune 50 Drives Industry Change

In this Defender Podcast Preview - Discover how Fortune 50 companies are leading the charge in driving industry change through integration mastery. This insightful video dives into the complex world of enterprise-level security solutions and the strategic planning behind integrating diverse technologies such as anti-drone systems, robotics, AI, thermal cameras, and network switches. Learn from industry experts on how standardization, while intricate, forms the backbone for reliable network conne...

Jul 22, 20234 min

Doug Dreher, discusses enterprise security, robotics and AI.

DEFENDER Podcast S1E1 with special guest Doug Dreher, discussing enterprise level security solutions, securing critical sites, anti-drone systems, robotics, AI and more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.defendervideo.com/subscribe

Jul 19, 20231 hr 41 min

Security is evolving and so are the threats, inside and outside

Defender Live - Episode 0, Season 1. Unscripted security Industry analysis, current news, and where we see the industry heading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.defendervideo.com/subscribe

Jul 04, 202342 min
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