# The Security Student Podcast ## Posts - [Show Notes: The Prac-Ademic: Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Leadership | Episode #45](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-the-prac-ademic-bridging-the-gap-between-learning-and-leadership-episode-45/): In this episode, Mike walks us through his career journey and the lessons it produced, including the inside track on professional association pathways that can accelerate your rise into senior security leadership. - [The Prac-Ademic: Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Leadership | Episode #45](https://thesecuritystudent.com/the-prac-ademic-bridging-the-gap-between-learning-and-leadership-episode-45/): In this episode, Mike walks us through his career journey and the lessons it produced, including the inside track on professional association pathways that can accelerate your rise into senior security leadership. - [Show Notes: Mastering Security Excellence: Key Lessons from Jerry Heying's Career | Episode #44](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-mastering-security-excellence-key-lessons-from-jerry-heying/): Today, I am delighted to introduce Jerry Heying, CEO and President of the International Protection Group (IPG), overseeing global executive protection, secure transportation, and security services across 40+ countries. In this episode, we explore career lessons on educating practitioners, thoughts on continual learning, the business of security, and more. - [Mastering Security Excellence: Key Lessons from Jerry Heying's Career | Episode #44](https://thesecuritystudent.com/mastering-security-excellence-key-lessons-from-jerry-heyings-career-episode-44/): Today, I am delighted to introduce Jerry Heying, CEO and President of the International Protection Group (IPG), overseeing global executive protection, secure transportation, and security services across 40+ countries. In this episode, we explore career lessons on educating practitioners, thoughts on continual learning, the business of security, and more. - [Mastering Storytelling and Presence for Security Leaders with Dr. Elizabeth Goins PhD | Episode #43](https://thesecuritystudent.com/mastering-storytelling-and-presence-for-security-leaders/): Dr. Elizabeth Goins is a leading communication expert specializing in executive coaching, consulting, and training worldwide. In our discussion, we explored communication challenges unique to analytical professionals in security and beyond, strategies for audience adaptation, and practical tools for virtual briefings and team cultures. Elizabeth shared actionable insights on mirroring styles, building rapport, and leveraging human skills amid AI advancements. - [Show Notes: Mastering Storytelling and Presence for Security Leaders with Dr. Elizabeth Goins PhD | Episode #43](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-mastering-storytelling-and-presence-for-security-leaders/): Dr. Elizabeth Goins is a leading communication expert specializing in executive coaching, consulting, and training worldwide. In our discussion, we explored communication challenges unique to analytical professionals in security and beyond, strategies for audience adaptation, and practical tools for virtual briefings and team cultures. Elizabeth shared actionable insights on mirroring styles, building rapport, and leveraging human skills amid AI advancements. - [Show Notes: Simon Osamoh on Threat Management That Works | Episode #42](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-simon-osamoh-on-threat-management-that-works/): In our discussion today, we discussed Simon’s work as the founder of Kingswood Security Consulting, where he helps clients develop programs to prevent workplace violence, lends his expertise as an expert witness in legal cases involving targeted violence and retail crimes, and more. - [Simon Osamoh on Threat Management That Works | Episode #42](https://thesecuritystudent.com/simon-osamoh-on-threat-management-that-works/): In our discussion today, we discussed Simon’s work as the founder of Kingswood Security Consulting, where he helps clients develop programs to prevent workplace violence, lends his expertise as an expert witness in legal cases involving targeted violence and retail crimes, and more. - [Show Notes: Expanding CPTED: Designing Safer Communities with Terry Conlon | Episode #41](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-expanding-cpted-designing-safer-communities/): Today’s conversation explored what CPTED is, how it’s applied differently across global communities, how to sell the idea to decision makers, the central role of people in the process, and why CPTED should be accessible to everyone. Terry also shared how he’s working to bring these concepts to a wider audience. - [Expanding CPTED: Designing Safer Communities with Terry Conlon | Episode #41](https://thesecuritystudent.com/expanding-cpted-designing-safer-communities/): Today’s conversation explored what CPTED is, how it’s applied differently across global communities, how to sell the idea to decision makers, the central role of people in the process, and why CPTED should be accessible to everyone. Terry also shared how he’s working to bring these concepts to a wider audience. - [Show Notes: Bridging the Gap: Paula Balmori Beltrán on Architecture, Risk, and Security Integration | Episode #39](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-bridging-the-gap-paula-balmori-on-architecture-risk-and-security-integration-episode-39/): Today’s guest is Paula Balmori Beltrán, Global Director of Security Design and Integration at Brivo, President of the Secure Building Council, and Director of the U.S. CPTED Association. Paula is a recognized leader at the intersection of architecture, security, and PropTech. Her background spans architectural design, risk consulting for military bases, and security leadership for global enterprises. - [Bridging the Gap: Paula Balmori Beltrán on Architecture, Risk, and Security Integration | Episode #39](https://thesecuritystudent.com/bridging-the-gap-paula-balmori-on-architecture-risk-and-security/): Today’s guest is Paula Balmori Beltrán, Global Director of Security Design and Integration at Brivo, President of the Secure Building Council, and Director of the U.S. CPTED Association. Paula is a recognized leader at the intersection of architecture, security, and PropTech. Her background spans architectural design, risk consulting for military bases, and security leadership for global enterprises. - [Show Notes: Beyond the Data: Human Skills in Intelligence with Randall Stickley | Episode #38](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-beyond-the-data-human-skills-in-intelligence-with-randall-stickley/): In this next episode, I was joined by Randall Stickley, a Lead Intelligence-Targeting Analyst supporting federal law enforcement and national security clients. His prior work includes intelligence specialist and supervisory roles addressing drug crises, corporate threats, and national security issues, as well as supporting Fusion Centers. - [Beyond the Data: Human Skills in Intelligence with Randall Stickley | Episode #38](https://thesecuritystudent.com/beyond-the-data-human-skills-in-intelligence-with-randall-stickley-episode-38/): In this next episode, I was joined by Randall Stickley, a Lead Intelligence-Targeting Analyst supporting federal law enforcement and national security clients. His prior work includes intelligence specialist and supervisory roles addressing drug crises, corporate threats, and national security issues, as well as supporting Fusion Centers. - [Show Notes: Shaping Your Role in the Security Industry with Erin Grippo | Episode #37](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-shaping-your-role-in-the-security-industry-with-erin-grippo/): Today’s conversation explored Erin’s career journey and how she navigated major transitions across roles, companies, and countries. We discussed her philosophy about career growth, overcoming early career challenges, and her advice for aspiring professionals. Erin also shared her perspective on leadership development, the value of networking, and why mentorship is important in our careers. - [Shaping Your Role in the Security Industry with Erin Grippo | Episode #37](https://thesecuritystudent.com/shaping-your-role-in-the-security-industry-with-erin-grippo/): Today’s conversation explored Erin’s career journey and how she navigated major transitions across roles, companies, and countries. We discussed her philosophy about career growth, overcoming early career challenges, and her advice for aspiring professionals. - [Insights from a Crime Analysis Leader: Amanda K. Bruner | Episode #36](https://thesecuritystudent.com/insights-from-a-crime-analysis-leader/): In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more. - [Show Notes: Insights from a Crime Analysis Leader: Amanda K. Bruner | Episode #36](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-insights-from-a-crime-analysis-leader/): In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more. - [Show Notes: Empowering People, Not Plans: Rethinking Business Continuity with Jeff Donaldson, PhD | Episode #35](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-empowering-people-not-plans-rethinking-business-continuity/): This episode starts by looking at the topic from a business perspective. Specifically, we covered a range of ideas, including adaptive business continuity compared to the traditional approach, empowering business leaders to support planning and response, prioritizing people over technology, and so much more. - [Empowering People, Not Plans: Rethinking Business Continuity with Jeff Donaldson, PhD | Episode #35](https://thesecuritystudent.com/empowering-people-not-plans-rethinking-business-continuity/): Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions. Today's conversation focused on Ben's career path, moving from law enforcement and protective services to the private side, his thoughts on what makes one successful in close protection roles, the role of emergency medical training, and so much more. - [Show Notes: A Non-Apocalyptic Intro to Personal Emergency Preparedness with Jeff Donaldson, PhD | Episode #34](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-non-apocalyptic-intro-to-personal-emergency-preparedness-with-jeff-donaldson-phd/): Today's conversation focused on the philosophy of preparedness, the critical role of social capital and how it increases your ability to survive and thrive, personal responsibility, and systematic thinking/planning/considerations for you and I. - [A Non-Apocalyptic Intro to Personal Emergency Preparedness with Jeff Donaldson, PhD | Episode #34](https://thesecuritystudent.com/non-apocalyptic-intro-to-personal-emergency-preparedness/): Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions. Today's conversation focused on Ben's career path, moving from law enforcement and protective services to the private side, his thoughts on what makes one successful in close protection roles, the role of emergency medical training, and so much more. - [An International Perspective on Executive Security Operations with Ben Hosking | Episode #33](https://thesecuritystudent.com/an-international-perspective-on-executive-security-operations-with-ben-hosking/): Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions. Today's conversation focused on Ben's career path, moving from law enforcement and protective services to the private side, his thoughts on what makes one successful in close protection roles, the role of emergency medical training, and so much more. - [Show Notes: An International Perspective on Executive Security Operations with Ben Hosking | Episode #33](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-an-international-perspective-on-executive-security-operations-with-ben-hosking/): Ben contributed great insights to this episode from his about 2 decades of experience, ranging from serving as a Territory Response Group Operator supporting Dignitary Protection, Tactical Medicine, Search And Rescue, and more. Plus, his experience on the security service provider and business operations side with Panoptic Solutions. - [Show Notes: An Introduction to Physical Red Teaming with Shawn Abelson | Episode #32](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-an-introduction-to-physical-red-teaming-with-shawn-abelson/): In this next episode, I was joined by Shawn Abelson, physical red teamer, business owner, and graduate faculty member with the University of Minnesota's Security Technology Program. Shawn's led and developed Red Team programs and he has a ton of great insights for those interested in the red team philosophy and how to develop red teaming skills. - [An Introduction to Physical Red Teaming with Shawn Abelson | Episode #32](https://thesecuritystudent.com/an-introduction-to-physical-red-teaming-with-shawn-abelson/): In this next episode, I was joined by Shawn Abelson, physical red teamer, business owner, and graduate faculty member with the University of Minnesota's Security Technology Program. Shawn's led and developed Red Team programs and he has a ton of great insights for those interested in the red team philosophy and how to develop red teaming skills. - [Project Management Lessons from Marine Special Operations and Beyond with Sean Salomé | Episode #31](https://thesecuritystudent.com/project-management-lessons-from-marine-special-operations-and-beyond1/): Our conversation today was focused on project management and leadership. It was fascinating to hear Sean's thoughts and experience on this topic since he's taken the road less traveled through small unit leadership, leading intelligence teams, leading physical security projects, and so much more. - [Show Notes: Project Management Lessons from Marine Special Operations and Beyond with Sean Salomé | Episode #31](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-project-management-lessons-from-marine-special-operations-and-beyond/): Our conversation today was focused on project management and leadership. It was fascinating to hear Sean's thoughts and experience on this topic since he's taken the road less traveled through small unit leadership, leading intelligence teams, leading physical security projects, and so much more. - [Show Notes: Pivoting from Physical Security to INFOSEC with Kyle Croll | Episode #30](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-pivoting-from-physical-security-to-infosec/): In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a physical security practitioner, from being in the US Navy to protecting high-net-worth clients and advising organizations — what's more is that he's also pivoted from purely physical security projects to technical information/cyber security projects. And this is the focus of our conversation! - [Pivoting from Physical Security to INFOSEC with Kyle Croll | Episode #30](https://thesecuritystudent.com/pivoting-from-physical-security-to-infosec/): In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a physical security practitioner, from being in the US Navy to protecting high-net-worth clients and advising organizations — what's more is that he's also pivoted from purely physical security projects to technical information/cyber security projects. And this is the focus of our conversation! - [Case Study: Ethical Dilemmas for Young Security Professionals in Corporate America](https://thesecuritystudent.com/case-study-ethical-dilemmas-for-young-security-professionals/): This case study is one of the single most important corporate security stories that any young professional can read. It’s a horror story about how young professionals are susceptible to being led astray one step at a time by authority figures in their organization, from cyber stalking behaviors to deceiving law enforcement investigators. - [Show Notes: Crypto Risk, Improving Industry Practices, and Beyond with Ilya Umanskiy GRCP | Episode #29](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-crypto-risk-improving-industry-practices-and-beyond/): In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects worldwide. Today, we touched on a range of topics from how to improve the security industry, recognition for practitioners, crypto risk management, and so much more. - [Crypto Risk, Improving Industry Practices, and Beyond with Ilya Umanskiy GRCP | Episode #29](https://thesecuritystudent.com/crypto-risk-improving-industry-practices-and-beyond/): In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects worldwide. Today, we touched on a range of topics from how to improve the security industry, recognition for practitioners, crypto risk management, and so much more. - [Show Notes: Security Leadership: Integrity, Serving, and Honoring, with Jim McConnell | Episode #28](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-security-leadership-integrity-serving-and-honoring/): In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30+ years of leading and supporting broad security initiatives in the telecom space. - [Security Leadership: Integrity, Serving, and Honoring, with Jim McConnell | Episode #28](https://thesecuritystudent.com/security-leadership-integrity-serving-and-honoring/): In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30+ years of leading and supporting broad security initiatives in the telecom space. - [Show Notes: Medicine & Security: Standards, Curriculums, and Oversight with George DeBusk, MD | Episode #27](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-medicine-security-standards-curriculums-and-oversight/): In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physician. What makes him a fantastic resource for security practitioners is that he's made a career out of educating, training, and providing medical oversight for security providers, first responders, law enforcement, and even special operations groups. - [Medicine & Security: Standards, Curriculums, and Oversight with George DeBusk, MD | Episode #27](https://thesecuritystudent.com/medicine-security-standards-curriculums-and-oversight/): In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physician. What makes him a fantastic resource for security practitioners is that he's made a career out of educating, training, and providing medical oversight for security providers, first responders, law enforcement, and even special operations groups. - [On Healthcare & Emergency Management with Nick Allen | Episode #25](https://thesecuritystudent.com/on-healthcare-emergency-management/): In this episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last year. This time he's back to share his experience moving from the Intel Analyst side and on to Emergency Management. What I found most educational about chatting with Nick, was hearing his thoughts on niche areas of emergency management that the average security practitioner needs to consider in their day-to-day work protecting people and property. - [Show Notes: On Healthcare & Emergency Management with Nick Allen | Episode #25](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-on-healthcare-emergency-management/): In this episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last year. This time he's back to share his experience moving from the Intel Analyst side and on to Emergency Management. What I found most educational about chatting with Nick, was hearing his thoughts on niche areas of emergency management that the average security practitioner needs to consider in their day-to-day work protecting people and property. - [Show Notes: Let's Talk About Texas Night and Principles for Your Security Career with Chuck Andrews | Episode #26](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-lets-talk-about-texas-night/): In this next episode, I was joined by Chuck Andrews. He's a leader in the security industry, with over 40 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience. He leads many giant projects, including The Friends of Chuck, Texas Night, and others. - [Let's Talk About Texas Night and Principles for Your Security Career with Chuck Andrews | Episode #26](https://thesecuritystudent.com/lets-talk-about-texas-night/): In this next episode, I was joined by Chuck Andrews. He's a leader in the security industry, with over 40 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience. He leads many giant projects, including The Friends of Chuck, Texas Night, and others. - [Show Notes: A Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J. | Episode #24](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-a-look-back-executive-security-operations-conference/): In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast. We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more. - [A Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J. | Episode #24](https://thesecuritystudent.com/a-look-back-executive-security-operations-conference/): In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast. We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more. - [Show Notes: An Expert’s Perspective on Workplace Violence Prevention with Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM | Episode #23](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-expert-perspective-on-workplace-violence-prevention/): In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM. He's a leader in workplace violence prevention who has extensive experience supporting clients across industries when it comes to behavioral threat assessment, workplace training, and more. Currently, he's the President of Alvarez Associates LLC where he helps clients with these challenges. - [An Expert's Perspective on Workplace Violence Prevention with Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM | Episode #23](https://thesecuritystudent.com/expert-perspective-on-workplace-violence-prevention/): In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM. He's a leader in workplace violence prevention who has extensive experience supporting clients across industries when it comes to behavioral threat assessment, workplace training, and more. Currently, he's the President of Alvarez Associates LLC where he helps clients with these challenges. - [Show Notes: Involuntary Employment Separation / Termination Strategies with Sean A. Ahrens | Episode #21](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-involuntary-employment-termination-strategies/): Today’s podcast focuses on one topic in particular: involuntary separations in the workplace (also known as involuntary terminations). Sean worked with a team of his peers in threat assessment and HR to create an informative, peer reviewed, 17-page document to educate organizations and business leaders about how to approach the complexities of these events. - [Involuntary Employment Separation / Termination Strategies with Sean A. Ahrens | Episode #21](https://thesecuritystudent.com/involuntary-employment-termination-strategies/): Today’s podcast focuses on one topic in particular: involuntary separations in the workplace (also known as involuntary terminations). Sean worked with a team of his peers in threat assessment and HR to create an informative, peer reviewed, 17-page document to educate organizations and business leaders about how to approach the complexities of these events. - [Show Notes: Violence Prevention and the Human Element of Security with Jameson Ritter | Episode #20](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-violence-prevention-and-the-human-element/): In this next episode I was happy to be joined by Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI, all the way from the North Star State. He's a security leader, with a passion for threat management and violence prevention. His experience ranges from Air Force EOD, to Law Enforcement, to protecting private organizations. - [Violence Prevention and the Human Element of Security with Jameson Ritter | Episode #20](https://thesecuritystudent.com/violence-prevention-and-the-human-element/): In this next episode I was happy to be joined by Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI, all the way from the North Star State. He's a security leader, with a passion for threat management and violence prevention. His experience ranges from Air Force EOD, to Law Enforcement, to protecting private organizations. - [Physical Security Consulting Lessons From the Field with Matthew Dimmick | Episode #19](https://thesecuritystudent.com/physical-security-consulting/): In this next episode I was honored to be joined by (the immensely knowledgeable) Matthew Dimmick CPP, PSP, CPD. He is a physical security leader supporting organizations as a consultant. He has broad experience from being an MP in the US Army, from supporting CBRN teams, and tons of experience in security consulting roles — which we’ll focus on today. - [Show Notes: Physical Security Consulting Lessons From the Field with Matthew Dimmick | Episode #19](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-physical-security-consulting/): In this next episode I was honored to be joined by (the immensely knowledgeable) Matthew Dimmick CPP, PSP, CPD. He is a physical security leader supporting organizations as a consultant. He has broad experience from being an MP in the US Army, from supporting CBRN teams, and tons of experience in security consulting roles — which we’ll focus on today. - [From Global Intel to Cyber Threat Intelligence With Robert Crapo | Episode #18](https://thesecuritystudent.com/global-intel-to-cyber-threat-intel/): In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by Robert Crapo. He is a cyber intelligence leader in his organization, in the financial services industry. He has broad experience from being an intel officer in the US Army, he’s worked in intel analyst roles, and now leads projects that are a fusion of global intel and cyber threat intel — supporting diverse stakeholders across his organization. Plus, he’s earned his Master’s from the university of South Florida. - [Show Notes: From Global Intel to Cyber Threat Intelligence With Robert Crapo | Episode #18](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-global-intel-to-cyber-threat-intel/): In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by Robert Crapo. He is a cyber intelligence leader in his organization, in the financial services industry. He has broad experience from being an intel officer in the US Army, he’s worked in intel analyst roles, and now leads projects that are a fusion of global intel and cyber threat intel — supporting diverse stakeholders across his organization. Plus, he’s earned his Master’s from the university of South Florida. - [So, You Wanna Build a Medical Kit? with Michael Guirguis, M.D. | Episode #17](https://thesecuritystudent.com/so-you-wanna-build-a-medical-kit/): Today's discussion gets away from the normal format of the show to focus on one topic specifically: medical kits. How should we think about the medical kits that we build? How should we pack them? What are common mistakes? Plus, for the last 25 min of the show, Dr. Guirguis critiques my medical bag and gives me considerations for improving it. - [Show Notes: So, You Wanna Build a Medical Kit? with Michael Guirguis, M.D. | Episode #17](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-so-you-wanna-build-a-medical-kit/): Today's discussion gets away from the normal format of the show to focus on one topic specifically: medical kits. How should we think about the medical kits that we build? How should we pack them? What are common mistakes? Plus, for the last 25 min of the show, Dr. Guirguis critiques my medical bag and gives me considerations for improving it. - [Show Notes: How to be a Remarkable Student of Security with Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores | Episode #16](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-how-to-be-a-remarkable-student-of-security/): In this next Episode, I was honored to be joined by Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores, an experienced educator and security leader. Nash is a professor teaching Homeland Security, Administration of Justice, and Corrections at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA. Prior to his teaching roles, he was the Dean of Public Safety. And he also served in the US Navy for 26 years — he was enlisted for 14 years, before earning his commission and eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Commander responsible for leading physical security and law enforcement projects. - [How to be a Remarkable Student of Security with Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores | Episode #16](https://thesecuritystudent.com/how-to-be-a-remarkable-student-of-security/): In this next Episode, I was honored to be joined by Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores, an experienced educator and security leader. Nash is a professor teaching Homeland Security, Administration of Justice, and Corrections at Rio Hondo College in Whittier, CA. Prior to his teaching roles, he was the Dean of Public Safety. And he also served in the US Navy for 26 years — he was enlisted for 14 years, before earning his commission and eventually retiring as a Lieutenant Commander responsible for leading physical security and law enforcement projects. - [Show Notes: Supply Chain Security and Meaningful Security Careers with Andrew Owlett | Episode #15](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-supply-chain-security-and-meaningful-security-careers/): In this next Episode, I was lucky to be joined by Andrew Owlett, an experienced security leader who also makes a project out of coaching aspiring practitioners. He is currently a Supply Chain Security Leader for one of the biggest tech companies on the planet. During our chat, Andrew shared some insights around how he went from being an EMT to leading teams globally in Business Continuity and Supply Chain Security, characteristics that make someone successful in his line of work, bad career advice (to avoid), and so much more! - [Supply Chain Security and Meaningful Security Careers with Andrew Owlett | Episode #15](https://thesecuritystudent.com/supply-chain-security-and-meaningful-security-careers/): In this next Episode, I was lucky to be joined by Andrew Owlett, an experienced security leader who also makes a project out of coaching aspiring practitioners. He is currently a Supply Chain Security Leader for one of the biggest tech companies on the planet. During our chat, Andrew shared some insights around how he went from being an EMT to leading teams globally in Business Continuity and Supply Chain Security, characteristics that make someone successful in his line of work, bad career advice (to avoid), and so much more! - [Big Ideas From the First 10 Interviews | Solocast | Episode #14](https://thesecuritystudent.com/big-ideas-from-the-first-10-interviews/): A quick recap of interesting ideas and themes from the first 10 interviews on the show. - [INFOSEC & Finding Creative Security Projects with Dr. Michael Biocchi | Episode #13](https://thesecuritystudent.com/infosec-and-creative-security-projects/): In this episode I was excited to be joined by Dr. Michael Biocchi. He teaches university courses on a variety of Computer Science topics. His courses on Udemy have been taken by 30,000+ professionals and he’s even authored several books. - [Show Notes: INFOSEC & Finding Creative Security Projects with Dr. Michael Biocchi | Episode #13](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-infosec-and-creative-security-projects/): In this episode I was excited to be joined by Dr. Michael Biocchi. He teaches university courses on a variety of Computer Science topics. His courses on Udemy have been taken by 30,000+ professionals and he’s even authored several books. - [Show Notes: Emergency Medicine in Protective Security with Michael Guirguis, M.D. | Episode #12](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-emergency-medicine-in-protective-security/): In this episode I was honored to be joined by Michael Guirguis, M.D., who has some amazing expertise and experience. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a Medical Director for an ultra high net worth family office, he supports the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s as a Deputy Flight Physician, and he’s also a contributor to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals via the Technical Committee and Working Groups. In terms of education, he’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and also a Loma Linda Medical Center post-grad. - [Emergency Medicine in Protective Security with Michael Guirguis, M.D. | Episode #12](https://thesecuritystudent.com/emergency-medicine-in-protective-security/): In this episode I was honored to be joined by Michael Guirguis, M.D., who has some amazing expertise and experience. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a Medical Director for an ultra high net worth family office, he supports the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s as a Deputy Flight Physician, and he’s also a contributor to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals via the Technical Committee and Working Groups. In terms of education, he’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and also a Loma Linda Medical Center post-grad. - [Show Notes: From Fraud Investigations to Security Software Innovation with Dean Cornelison | Episode #11](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-from-fraud-investigations-to-security-software-innovation/): In this episode I was lucky to be joined by the SUPER knowledgeable Dean Cornelison, who's had an incredible career working fraud investigations over the years, and who is currently supporting Skopenow as a Solutions Architect — leading a number of projects including those around innovation. - [From Fraud Investigations to Security Software Innovation with Dean Cornelison | Episode #11](https://thesecuritystudent.com/fraud-investigations-to-security-software-innovation/): In this episode I was lucky to be joined by the SUPER knowledgeable Dean Cornelison, who's had an incredible career working fraud investigations over the years, and who is currently supporting Skopenow as a Solutions Architect — leading a number of projects including those around innovation. - [Show Notes: Corporate Intel to Emergency Management with Nick Allen | Episode #10](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-corporate-intel-to-emergency-management/): In this episode I was joined by Nick Allen, a specialist in Environmental Safety and Emergency Management — specifically in the healthcare space. Prior to his current role, he spent the last few years supporting organizations as an intelligence analyst, and he also earned his masters in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness. - [Corporate Intel to Emergency Management with Nick Allen | Episode #10](https://thesecuritystudent.com/corporate-intel-to-emergency-management/): In this episode I was joined by Nick Allen, a specialist in Environmental Safety and Emergency Management — specifically in the healthcare space. Prior to his current role, he spent the last few years supporting organizations as an intelligence analyst, and he also earned his masters in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness. - [Show Notes: Big Ideas & Lessons in Corporate Security with Carlos Francisco | Episode #9](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-big-ideas-in-corporate-security/): Carlos shared some really cool insights about leadership in corporate security, (lesser known) skills that make a big impact for security professionals, and his experience & lessons learned in previous job hunts. - [Big Ideas & Lessons in Corporate Security with Carlos Francisco | Episode #9](https://thesecuritystudent.com/big-ideas-in-corporate-security/): Carlos shared some really cool insights about leadership in corporate security, (lesser known) skills that make a big impact for security professionals, and his experience & lessons learned in previous job hunts. - [Show Notes: Creating Your Own Path in National Security with Maggie Feldman-Piltch | Episode #8](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-creating-your-own-path/): Maggie talked about a range of topics such as her philosophy about security careers, why you should consider a liberal arts education, and her recommendations for young professionals that are interested in pursuing a similar path to her. - [Creating Your Own Path in National Security with Maggie Feldman-Piltch | Episode #8](https://thesecuritystudent.com/creating-your-own-path/): Maggie talked about a range of topics such as her philosophy about security careers, why you should consider a liberal arts education, and her recommendations for young professionals that are interested in pursuing a similar path to her. - [Show Notes: All About Private Investigations with Edward Ajaeb | Episode #7](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-all-about-private-investigations/): In this episode, Edward Ajaeb the President of Nighthawk Strategies, shared a ton of insights about the private investigations space. He shared about his experience being a paralegal — then starting his own firm, what skills make one a successful investigator, and what challenges he's faced and overcome. - [All About Private Investigations with Edward Ajaeb | Episode #7](https://thesecuritystudent.com/all-about-private-investigations/): In this episode, Edward Ajaeb the President of Nighthawk Strategies, shared a ton of insights about the private investigations space. He shared about his experience being a paralegal — then starting his own firm, what skills make one a successful investigator, and what challenges he's faced and overcome. - [Using Research to Fight Human Trafficking & CSAM with Carolina Christofoletti | Episode #5](https://thesecuritystudent.com/using-research-to-fight-human-trafficking/): Carolina Christofoletti, a passionate advocate and researcher, shares how she and her peers fight the proliferation of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Materials) on the Dark Web. In this chat we covered the role of OPSEC in sensitive investigations, how she approaches the process of conducting investigations, and more. - [Show Notes: Using Research to Fight Human Trafficking & CSAM with Carolina Christofoletti | Episode #5](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-using-research-to-fight-human-trafficking/): Carolina Christofoletti, a passionate advocate and researcher, shares how she and her peers fight the proliferation of CSAM (Child Sexual Abuse Materials) on the Dark Web. In this chat we covered the role of OPSEC in sensitive investigations, how she approaches the process of conducting investigations, and more. - [Show Notes: So, You Want to Be a Special Agent? With Jen Grant Holland | Episode #4](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-so-you-want-to-be-a-special-agent/): Jen Grant Holland, Special Agent and Talent Recruiter from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) joined to share with us about her extensive career in law enforcement and her advice for aspiring Special Agents. - [So, You Want to Be a Special Agent? With Jen Grant Holland | Episode #4](https://thesecuritystudent.com/so-you-want-to-be-a-special-agent/): Jen Grant Holland, Special Agent and Talent Recruiter from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) joined to share with us about her extensive career in law enforcement and her advice for aspiring Special Agents. - [Show Notes: Curiosity, Bravery, and Corporate Intelligence with Anna Gorodetsky | Episode #3](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-curiosity-bravery-and-corporate-intelligence/): A fun conversation with Anna Gorodetsky, Protective Intelligence Manager, fellow podcaster, and mentor to aspiring practitioners. She shared her advice for young professionals interested in corporate intelligence, a one of a kind perspective on what elements prepare someone to be a good analyst, and also the path that led her to where she's at today. - [Curiosity, Bravery, and Corporate Intelligence with Anna Gorodetsky | Episode #3](https://thesecuritystudent.com/curiosity-bravery-and-corporate-intelligence/): A fun conversation with Anna Gorodetsky, Protective Intelligence Manager, fellow podcaster, and mentor to aspiring practitioners. She shared her advice for young professionals interested in corporate intelligence, a one of a kind perspective on what elements prepare someone to be a good analyst, and also the path that led her to where she's at today. - [Show Notes: The Unorthodox Path for Becoming a Security Intelligence Manager with Gareth Westwood | Episode #2](https://thesecuritystudent.com/show-notes-the-unorthodox-path-for-security-intelligence/): An intriguing conversation with Gareth Westwood, Global Security Intelligence Manager. He shared how his professional path led him from studying music composition, to military intelligence, and onto corporate intelligence. Topics covered include: job market challenges for practitioners, core competencies for intel analysts, and advice for aspiring practitioners. - [The Unorthodox Path for Becoming a Security Intelligence Manager with Gareth Westwood | Episode #2](https://thesecuritystudent.com/the-unorthodox-path-for-security-intelligence/): An intriguing conversation with Gareth Westwood, Global Security Intelligence Manager. He shared how his professional path led him from studying music composition, to military intelligence, and onto corporate intelligence. Topics covered include: job market challenges for practitioners, core competencies for intel analysts, and advice for aspiring practitioners. - [The 7 Skill Domains for Security Advisors with Ilya Umanskiy | Episode #1](https://thesecuritystudent.com/7-skill-domains-for-security-advisors/): An hour long chat with Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects all over the world. Ilya shares with us the path that led him to his advisory role today, the seven domains of competence that are essential for flourishing as a security leader, and fun anecdotes that young and aspiring practitioners can learn from. - [Show Notes: The 7 Skill Domains for Security Advisors with Ilya Umanskiy | Episode #1](https://thesecuritystudent.com/shownotes-7-skill-domains-for-security-advisors/): An hour long chat with Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects all over the world. 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