The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast
by Ontic
From Ownership to Influence: Insights From the Annual CSO Survey…
About this podcast
Welcome to the Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast, the show for corporate security professionals who are elevating the practice and perception of security. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, our podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice to help you navigate the complexities of modern corporate security. Hosted by Fred Burton and Manish Mehta, our episodes are packed with real-world examples and forward-thinking solutions to help you secure your organization effectively. Whether you're looking to enhance your intelligence-gathering capabilities, build a robust security team, or stay updated on the latest industry trends, this podcast empowers you to make informed decisions and lead with confidence.
Tune in and join us on our mission to keep people safe and make organizations stronger. Subscribe now and never miss an episode.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 246 episodes
- From Ownership to Influence: Insights From the Annual CSO Survey with Rachel Briggs · 35 minWhat gives corporate security lasting influence: the responsibilities it owns or the decisions it helps shape? Rachel Briggs, CEO of The Clarity Factory, joins Manish Mehta to…
- Breaking Security Silos: Connecting People, Technology, and Decisions with Bill Udell · 31 minMore data and more technology don’t automatically translate into better security decisions. Host Manish Mehta speaks with Bill Udell, CEO of Control Risks, and Luke Quanstrom…
- From the World Cup to the Olympics: Scaling Event Security with LA Metro’s Robert Gummer · 37 minKeeping a major event safe means protecting more than the stadium. Robert Gummer, Deputy Chief of Emergency Management and Security at LA Metro, joins Fred Burton to discuss…
- Evolving Insider Threats and Cyber-Physical Convergence with Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate · 25 minCyber threats don’t stay online—and insider threats don’t stop at the employee roster. Former FBI Deputy Director Paul Abbate joins Fred Burton to explore what these shifting…
- Adapting Executive Protection in Dynamic Threat Environments with Jonathan Wackrow · 24 minProtection is most effective when it enables the mission rather than simply restricting it. In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Jonathan Wackrow, managing director of…
- Connected Data, Trusted Decisions: Building an AI-Ready Security Program with Lukas Quanstrom · 23 minAI is creating new possibilities for corporate security, but readiness depends on far more than adopting a new tool. Ontic CEO and co-founder Lukas Quanstrom joins Manish to…
- From Monitoring Hub to Enterprise Nerve Center: Building a Business-First GSOC with Nick Saroka · 29 minA mature GSOC does far more than monitor alarms. Manish speaks with Nick Saroka, Vice President of Operations at Exlog Global, about turning the GSOC into an enterprise nerve…
- Turning Fragments Into Context: Frank Rodman on Event Security and Protective Intelligence · 24 min · Episode 2Frank Rodman, CEO and co-founder of Torchstone Global, joins Fred Burton to discuss what it takes to protect people, events, and organizations in an increasingly complex threat…
- The Physics of Protection: Human Behavior, Risk, and Readiness with Bryan Niederhelm · 41 minModern executive protection requires far more than a physical presence. In this episode, Fred Burton speaks with Bryan Niederhelm, Senior Vice President of Threat Assessment and…
- The New Executive Protection Playbook: Why Security Must Converge with Ken Senser · 23 minThe risk landscape facing corporate leaders has changed dramatically. In this episode, Fred Burton sits down with longtime security executive Ken Senser to discuss how threats…
- Incivility to Targeting: Bob Hayes on the New Era of Executive Risk · 26 minA growing culture of incivility is reshaping the corporate risk landscape, and security leaders are being forced to adapt quickly. In this episode of the Connected Intelligence…
- Influence Without Authority: Mike Howard’s Playbook for Modern Security Leaders · 25 minTransitioning from the CIA to leading global security at Microsoft is no small leap. Mike Howard shares how he navigated that shift, rebuilt a security program at scale, and…
- From SEAL Teams to Storytelling: Jack Carr on His Latest Thriller, The Fourth Option · 28 minJack Carr returns to the show to discuss his latest novel, The Fourth Option, and the creative journey behind expanding beyond the James Reese universe. Drawing from his…
- Bridging Government and Private Sector Intelligence with Josh Skule · 24 minAfter more than two decades in the FBI, including leading its global intelligence program, Josh Skule has seen firsthand how intelligence shapes national security and business…
- How Intelligence Shapes Modern Corporate Risk Management with Jim Bacigalupo · 22 minWhat does it take to lead security operations at the highest levels—from protecting U.S. diplomats overseas to safeguarding a global financial institution? In this episode, Fred…
- Leading with Intelligence: A CSO’s Playbook for Proactive Security · 33 minIn this episode, Manish sits down with Raju Bhatia, Chief Security Officer at Regions Bank. With more than 25 years of experience — including two decades with the FBI and senior…
- Inside Cold Zero: Brad Thor on Intelligence Operations Gone Wrong · 20 min · Episode 142Fred Burton sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor to discuss his latest thriller, Cold Zero. Centered on a CIA extraction gone wrong in the Arctic Circle…
- Bridging Cyber and Physical Security in High-Risk Environments with Wayman Cummings · 29 minManish Mehta sits down with Wayman Cummings, Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health, to explore what cyber-physical security convergence really looks like in…
- Positioning Security as a Business Enabler: Strategies for Success with Jeremy Baumann · 26 minHost Fred Burton sits down with Jeremy Baumann, CEO and founder of Corporate Security Advisors, to explore what it truly means to build high-performing, business-aligned security…
- The Evolution of Aviation Security: Managing Risk at a Global Scale with Rich Davis · 35 minIn this episode, Fred Burton sits down with Rich Davis, former Chief Security Officer of United Airlines, to explore the evolution of aviation security and what it takes to…







