The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

Manish Mehta sits down with Wayman Cummings, Chief Information Security Officer at Ochsner Health, to explore what cyber-physical security convergence really looks like in practice. Wayman shares how his unconventional path into cybersecurity shaped his leadership style and his perspective on risk in high-stakes environments like healthcare. The conversation dives into insider risk, the role of AI as augmented intelligence, and why most physical threats today begin with digital reconnaissance. Wayman also challenges the idea that convergence is a myth, offering real-world examples of how teams, technology, and trust must come together to make it work. 
You'll learn: 
Why convergence fails without people and process alignment 
Why AI should augment human judgment, not replace it, in security operations 
How leaders can build credibility, break down silos, and scale security impact in high-risk environments 
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Host 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 programs. Drawing on three decades of experience across law enforcement, corporate security, and consulting, Jeremy shares how security leaders can move beyond being seen as a cost center and instead become trusted enablers of business success. Their conversation dives into intelligence-led security, crisis readiness, resilience, and the business acumen today’s CSOs need to thrive in an increasingly complex risk environment.
What you'll learn:
How to position corporate security as a business enabler that reduces risk while minimizing friction
What separates “paper plans” from truly crisis-ready and resilient organizations
Why intelligence, business fluency, and learning to say yes are critical skills for the next generation of security leaders
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In 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 manage risk at a truly global scale. Drawing on decades of leadership experience, Rich shares how collaboration, intelligence sharing, and a strong duty of care mindset have reshaped airline security—and why relationships across the private sector and government remain critical to preventing the next crisis.
You'll Learn:
How aviation security has evolved in response to global threats and regulatory change
Why collaboration and trusted relationships are foundational to effective risk management
What “duty of care” looks like in practice for organizations with globally mobile workforces
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Host Fred Burton reunites with longtime colleague Scott Stewart, Vice President of Protective Intelligence at Torchstone Global, to unpack the evolving landscape of executive protection. Drawing on recent high-profile attacks and their own book, The Protective Intelligence Advantage, they explore how threat actors operate, what today’s organizations often overlook, and why simple, time-tested security fundamentals still matter in a technology-driven world. Scott highlights the critical gaps in understanding pre-operational surveillance, digital exhaust, and target selection. Together, they unravel the growing need for protective intelligence programs that blend human expertise with modern tools. 
What You’ll Learn:
Why recent attacks signal a shift in executive protection and the rising importance of protective intelligence
How pre-operational surveillance, behavioral cues, and digital exhaust reveal attackers’ methods
Why simple, foundational security practices remain essential even as new technologies transform the field
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On this episode of the Connected Intelligence Podcast, Manish Mehta sits down with Chris Wingfield, SVP of Innovations at 360Privacy, to explore the evolving landscape of digital targeting and executive protection. Chris shares how his background in intelligence and signals analysis informs his approach to building proactive, AI-driven cyber threat programs that reduce attack surfaces for high-risk individuals and organizations. Together, they unpack the convergence of physical, digital, and cyber security—and why understanding attacker playbooks is essential to getting ahead of modern threats. 
You'll Learn:
How adversaries use AI and publicly available data to rapidly map a target’s digital footprint
Why convergence across physical, cyber, and digital security functions is critical to reducing overall risk
Real-world examples of everyday behaviors that unintentionally expose executives and how teams can build proactive, scalable programs to mitigate them
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