SecurPod

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 Posture Security Management (DPSM) 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