SecurPod

Brent Dirks, Security Today editor, sits down with Ryan Smith, President of Titan Protection. They discuss how drone technology is revolutionizing the security industry and why forward-thinking businesses are adopting this “above and beyond” approach to protection. Titan Protection was the first security company authorized by the FAA to fly drones out of visual view, and is now offering its pioneering “drone as a service” to businesses nationwide. Ryan shares what the company is learning as it scales up at an important moment for security innovation, practical advice on integrating drone security into existing security infrastructure, and why combining human expertise with technology is still critical to effective physical asset security.

Brent Dirks, editor of Security Today, sits down with Kelly Ahuja, CEO of Versa Networks. They discuss how Versa is powering Swisscom’s beem in the world’s first sovereign SASE connectivity service and more including some of the top challenges facing today’s security teams. Kelly Ahuja is a seasoned industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in networking and telecommunications. He currently serves on the board of directors for two startups in Silicon Valley. 

In this episode, Security Today and Campus Security Today editor Brent Dirks sits down with Aaron Saks, Senior Product and Technical Manager with Hanwha Vision. We discuss a wide variety of topics including how AI can help with forensic search and how AI can help reduce false alarms. Other topics include how organizations can select the best AI deployment and the benefits of multi-sensor cameras. This episode is sponsored by Hanwha Vision.

In this episode, Security Today and Campus Security Today Editor Brent Dirks sits down with Ryan Petty, a dedicated school safety advocate, to explore the multifaceted landscape of student security. Ryan shares his insights on creating safer environments for students both during school hours and at extracurricular events, highlighting the critical balance between technology and human oversight. We dive into pressing issues like vaping and other on-campus challenges, discuss how schools can make the most of limited budgets for safety, and examine how law enforcement and school communities can work together to prevent and respond to potential threats. Ryan also emphasizes that while technology plays a vital role, it should enhance—never replace—the human element in security efforts. Join us for an essential conversation on evolving strategies to keep schools safe in today's complex world. This episode is sponsored by Metrasens.

Editor-in-chief Ralph C. Jensen spends some time with Jake Leichtling of Verkada talking about the advances of security solutions at the company, new products and technology released by the company at a recent integrators and end users conference in Denver. They also talked about Artificial Intelligence and cloud/storage. Listen in to hear what else they talked about in reviewing VerkadaOne.

In this episode of SecurPod, Brent Dirks, Security Today and Campus Security Today editor, sits down with Ken Cook, Director of National School Safety and Advocacy at Allegion. In addition to leading Allegion’s efforts in assisting school districts, Cook serves on the Advisory Council for the Partner for Safer Schools Alliance (PASS) technical committee and chairs the Outreach Committee, and on the Security Industry Association (SIA) school safety committee. Cook discusses the current state of school security, how security measures have evolved, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Allegion.

In this episode of SecurPod, Brent Dirks, Security Today editor, sits down with Parker Group CTO Ray May. May discuses the history of the the company and AVeune—a robust AV over IP solution tailored to enterprises. He discusses how control rooms can implement the solution without having to completely redesign a system. Other topics include how AV over IP solutions are modernizing control room operations and how Parker sees AVenue being implemented in the future.    This episode is sponsored by Parker Group. 

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine, sits down with Trevor Hoselton, Director of Federal Civilian Agencies PACS at HID Global, to talk about mobile credentials within the government space. Hoselton explains mobile connective and how it has changed the way we live, work, and play. This includes everything from smartphones to wearables and tables. Today, we address physical access the smart way. Mobile connectivity is ever-present in today’s office environment, always on, and serve a variety of purposes. Mobile is today’s go-to technology, offering convenience and portability, and is a logical step in the evolution of access control. Hoselton’s experience includes agencies such as Veteran’s Affairs, Department of Energy, Customs and Border Patrol USDA, FDA, IRS, and more. This episode is sponsored by HID Global.

Training your staff is a valuable tool to ensure that security solution implementation is done right the first time, every time. This episode's guest is Connie Moorhead, president and CEO of the CMOOR Group. We'll talk about how organizations in the security industry can effectively bridge the generational knowledge gap to ensure a smooth transition of expertise from older to younger professionals. We'll discuss the roles of continues learning and development, mentorship programs, and cross-directional technology training.

In this episode of SecurPod, publisher Ralph C. Jensen hosts LenelS2 global president and general manager Kumar Sokka. In their conversation, they talk about the security landscape and how quickly and significantly it has evolved over the past couple of years. They also talk about the rapid changes in certain industries and market segments, as well as adapting to the changing environment without “ripping and replacing” security equipment and technology. Sokka also discusses the cloud and LenelS2’s recent enhancements and integration for its Elements platform, as well as the revolving landscape. This episode is sponsored by LenelS2.

In this episode of SecurPod, publisher Ralph C. Jensen sits down with Craig Newell to talk about key and asset management solutions in numerous security verticals. Newell is the vice president for sales and business development for Traka Americas. His career with the company spans more than 20 years. This Podcast discussion centers on production, service, R&D, and how Traka provides solutions to some of the biggest brands in the world, ultimately helping organizations better control their important assets while improving productivity, accountability and overall risk reduction of their critical processes.   This episode is sponsored by Traka Americas.

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Campus Security Today, addresses campus security protocols and procedures. Nothing strikes home quicker and deeper than an active shooter on campus. Jensen’s guest today is Michael Garcia, who manages the K–12 school business vertical in the United States for physical access control solutions at HID Global. Garcia also is deeply involved as a director at PASSK-12.org National School Safety Committee. Garcia was honored as one of the most influential people in security in 2022. This conversation will address leading campus security practices and best procedures to follow. This episode is sponsored by HID Global.

In this episode of SecurPod, Security Today magazine publisher Ralph C. Jensen sits down and talks with Matt Cirnigliaro, who serves as the Video Analytics Marketing Manager at Bosch Security Systems. They talk about analytics and how organizations use this solution as a response to potential security risks. They also talk about privacy and analytics technology. Simply stated, Bosch Security Systems makes it their mission to help security professionals, consultants, specifiers, and end-users on their journey towards predictive solutions. This is accomplished with AI-driven Video Analytics. And Bosch has been doing this for more than 20 years; developing algorithms for video analytics, to help users to protect people and property. Video Analytics uses metadata to add sense and structure to captured video footage, which helps users to understand scenes and situations to be understood at an ever-deeper level. It is the main reason Bosch video security cameras have had built-in Video Analytics as standard since 2016.

In this episode of SecurPod, Security Today magazine publisher Ralph C. Jensen sits down and talks with Aaron Saks, the senior technical marketing and training manager at Hanwha Vision America. They talk about the meaning of real intelligence when it comes to AI and how customers can customize an AI solution for their particular need. Saks also talks about some of the new cameras introduced by Hanwha Vision over the past few months, and how Hanwha is making a difference in the industry. This Podcast is sponsored by Hanwha Vision America.

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine, talks with Parandar Das, the co-founder and CEO of Sotero. The conversation centers around the data security market and how Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) seems to be the future of cybersecurity. Das answers questions of why companies are pivoting more toward a data-first approach to securing their cloud-based data. He also addresses the question of why current approaches to data security are no longer effective. This Podcast is sponsored by Sotero.

In this installment, Ralph C. Jensen, publisher of Security Today magazine, talks Eric Kedrosky, chief information security officer as Sonrai Security. Discussion centers on what makes the cloud difficult, how the scale and speed at which the cloud operates, impacting security practices, as well as common mistakes organization might make when moving from on-prem to the cloud. They also discuss what organizations can do right away to minimize further impact from a breach. Overall, education and training  are a must for an organization to successfully navigate to the cloud.

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen learns more about the impact of cybersecurity, cyber protection and system infrastructure on the physical security world as he talks with Jami McGraw, manager of product development at Seneca; and Ron Vantassel, technical solutions manager at Seneca. The conversation centers on the key differences between physical security and cybersecurity strategies in terms of protecting assets. The importance of cyber protection in relation to hardware infrastructure solutions, as opposed to software only, is also discussed. In addition, McGraw and Vantassel talk about replacing legacy infrastructure with hyperconverged infrastructure — a combination of servers and storage in a distributed infrastructure platform with intelligent software consisting of separate servers, storage networks and storage arrays to create flexible building blocks. Sponsored by Seneca

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen enjoys a conversation with Vikram Phatak, the founder and CEO of CyberRatings.org. The conversation starts with the topic of ChatGPT and its pros and cons in the cyber world. We also talk about testing of the latest cybersecurity technology — the asymmetry, or market distortion — because there is not enough transparency into how security products work. Testing provides ratings and test scores on security product effectiveness, performance and management and reporting capabilities. The CyberRatings.org team has unique security product testing expertise with a combined proficiency spanning more than three decades. Its executives have fostered well-established relationships with most large and small security vendors and have built an earned trust with vendors and enterprises.   As one of the industry’s foremost thought leaders, Phatak has extensive experience in cybersecurity technologies protecting networks, endpoints and the cloud. Phatak founded NSS Labs, Inc. in 2007 as a go-to source for trusted independent, fact-based guidance on security product efficacy. For more than a decade, he grew NSS Labs from a small test lab to a global leader in security product testing.

In this edition of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, editor-in-chief of Security Today, sits down with industry veteran Kurt Takahashi, CEO of Netwatch Group, and Justin Wilmas, who serves as president of Netwatch North America. They discuss and talk about changes in the video monitoring market and how the company has embraced a proactive plan, which benefits the security dealer market and works in tandem with other security measures to keep the enterprise safe and secure. In addition, they discuss how proactive video monitoring works well in the cannabis vertical because of the cash market in which it is involved.

In this episode of SecurPod, Ralph C. Jensen, editor-in-chief of Security Today magazine, talks with Jon Gruen, CEO of Fortem Technologies. Fortem Technologies is a well-known unmanned aerial surveillance manufacturer with experience on consumer and commercial applications, as well as on the battlefield for the past 10 months in Ukraine. Gruen highlights his experience and Fortem Technologies’ capabilities on a global platform, discussing the current state of the drone threatscape, both from a public and military standpoint. In addition, learn about what to expect from the C-UAS space in the future and the evolution of drone technology for years to come.