Security Heroes

Athena Security

In a world full of negative news the goal of this podcast is to shed some light on the positive and to recognize and give attention to the people who are the true Heros in society. I am Lisa Falzone your Security Heroes podcast host. Our aim, connects listeners to real-life heroes in the security world. We explore the challenges and successful strategies of these heroic figures to resolve issues which unravel under highly stressful conditions. Sponsored by Athena Security.

  • 11 minutes 55 seconds
    Integrated Cybersecurity Systems, with Paladin Technologies EVP Josh Cummings

    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Josh Cummings, Executive Vice President of Technology at Paladin Technologies. They discuss the overlap between physical security and cybersecurity, the biggest security vulnerability any organization faces, and the best practices and technologies that Josh has made use of.

    19 December 2024, 3:30 pm
  • 27 minutes
    Why location tracking is as valuable for security departments as it is for Navy SEALS
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by LocationTech CEO Jeff Engel. Jeff is a former Navy SEAL, and spent years providing strategic consulting services to clients ranging from the US Marine Corps to corporate clients focused on consumer engagement. He now runs LocationTech and provides real-time 3D location tracking for clients ranging from hotels to healthcare, letting people know what's needed and where. Join them as they: * Delve into the nuts and bolts of how location tracking works * Recount the best advice that Jeff ever received * Share the never-before-heard story of how Jeff literally bet his house on his business * Explain why location tracking is as valuable for security departments as it is for Navy SEALs * Discuss the latest advances in location tracking technology -- and why the most powerful tech is not yet widely in use * Reminisce about some of the heroes Jeff worked with in the Navy SEALs
    26 September 2024, 4:49 pm
  • 14 minutes 49 seconds
    Differences between the US and Canada, the challenges facing security professionals in 2024
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by IAHSS Past President Brine Hamilton. They discuss the security differences between the US and Canada, the challenges facing security professionals in 2024, and the resources that IAHSS can offer to help them. In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by IAHSS Past President Brine Hamilton. Brine has worked in the security industry for over a decade and a half, from working frontline security at hospitals, to overseeing and coordinating security operations across multiple facilities for larger healthcare networks. He has taught courses on Protection Security and Investigations, and is now a System Engineer at Omnigo where he works on security management and incident reporting software. Join them as they: * Discuss the differences between the US and Canada when it comes to security * Consider the importance of professionalism in security * Address the lack of widespread modernized incident reporting * Explore the challenges of keeping fully-staffed, well-trained security * Enumerate the resources - educational and otherwise - which IAHSS offers * Share Brine's experience where a six-person team was required to subdue a violent individual * Explain the gap between studying security and living it
    5 September 2024, 4:16 pm
  • 35 minutes 1 second
    4 different types of workplace violence
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by workplace violence prevention expert Kim Urbanek. Kim is a Master Level Instructor in Crisis Prevention, and the co-author of the Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook for Healthcare. For 15 years, she has worked in Senior Leadership for Edward-Elmhurst Health's Public Safety program, and now advises other organizations on how to prevent workplace violence as an independent consultant. Join them as they: * Examine the lack of good data on what causes workplace violence * Explore why healthcare is especially prone to workplace violence * Enumerate the 4 different types of workplace violence * Discuss some important elements of a good anti-workplace violence campaign for healthcare settings * Lay out the key steps in creating a strong workplace violence policy * Recount some of Kim's experience in dealing with domestic violence situations * Share tips for hospitals looking for better data and better reporting And much more!
    15 August 2024, 5:58 pm
  • 36 minutes 36 seconds
    Best of Episode : Everyone in Security is a Hero with Bonnie Michelman, Chief Security Officer at Mass General Brigham
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Bonnie Michelman, Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Mass General Brigham. Together, they delve into just how much the security field has evolved over the years, and how she turned a business’ failing security operation into a top performing one.
    5 July 2024, 4:41 pm
  • 23 minutes 30 seconds
    De-Escalation Heroes: Inside UMMC's Behavioral Response Team
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by UMMC's Behavioral Response Team, consisting of Sgt. Shaun Hiley, Officer Garry Lee, Officer Shanice Mays, and Officer Sharkey Ford, Jr.. The team offers their tips for de-escalating tense situations, shares some of the heroic and emotional stories from calls they've responded to, and explains how a good behavioral response team needs the right people with the right training.
    20 June 2024, 3:34 pm
  • 14 minutes 42 seconds
    Riverside Hospital Shooting: Expert Insights on Prevention with Michael Gips
    In this special edition of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by security expert Michael Gips to discuss the recent gun incident at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Michael offers his thoughts on the recent fatal incident, his suggestions for how hospitals can prevent gun incidents on their own campuses, and advice for how hospitals can create a safer environment overall.
    6 June 2024, 3:01 pm
  • 31 minutes 40 seconds
    Surviving the Unthinkable: Drew's Active Shooter Experience & Cost-Effective Campus Security Solutions
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Drew Neckar, the Principal Consultant for healthcare security at CoSecure. They discuss how healthcare security has grown in strategic importance for organizations, Drew's experience with preventing an active shooter incident, and some strategies for how campuses can save money while improving their security.
    30 May 2024, 2:33 pm
  • 23 minutes 11 seconds
    From Crisis to Prevention: Inside the White House on 9/11 and Securing Our Communities.
    In this episode of Security Heroes, host Lisa Falzone is joined by Stacey Porter, former Secret Service agent and current Principal Consultant of Porter Global Security. They discuss Stacey's process for vulnerability assessments, his experience working at the White House during 9/11, and the importance of conveying the necessity of security to clients.
    16 May 2024, 4:07 pm
  • 23 minutes 53 seconds
    Secrets of Seamless Security: The Art of Purposeful Rounding for Ultimate Staff-Security Synergy
    In this episode, Todd explains how purposeful rounding builds rapport between security and staff, so that staff feel comfortable in reporting and escalating incidents so that security can address them before they become a larger problem. Todd also shares his experiences with some extreme situations -- from the first violent patient he dealt with in the emergency department, to a gunfight he had during his time as a police officer -- and explains how his policing background helps him maintain calm under pressure.
    18 April 2024, 9:00 am
  • 54 minutes 34 seconds
    Chuck's 3 Keys to Succeed in the Security Industry | Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships)
    Our conversation with Chuck ranges from his most heroic stories -- such as the time he saved an officer's life as a young 16-year old riding patrol -- to his insights on the importance of relationships in the security industry. In this episode, Chuck will teach you: * The difference between cover and concealment * The most important part of being an officer * The importance of risk management (which he learned from losing $10,000 on a big risk) * The balance between protecting kids and giving them space to have growth experiences * The dangers of criminalizing the behavior of children in schools * Chuck's 3 keys to success in the security industry (Strategy, Intelligence, Relationships) * The power of networking and how "Friends of Chuck" was a gamechanger for security networking Listen, learn, and share the security secrets with your network.
    3 April 2024, 9:00 am
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