The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

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 intelligenceHow pre-operational surveillance, behavioral cues, and digital exhaust reveal attackers’ methodsWhy simple, foundational security practices remain essential even as new technologies transform the fieldLearn more in Ontic Resources here.If you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.

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 footprintWhy convergence across physical, cyber, and digital security functions is critical to reducing overall riskReal-world examples of everyday behaviors that unintentionally expose executives and how teams can build proactive, scalable programs to mitigate themTo learn more about our partner program, please contact [email protected] you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show. 

In this episode of the Connected Intelligence Podcast, Jim McConnell shares insights from more than three decades in corporate and critical infrastructure security, exploring the evolution of converged security and safety metrics. Together with Manish, he discusses how organizations can move beyond silos to create unified, data-driven security strategies that strengthen both safety and operational resilience. The conversation also dives into the cultural and practical aspects of launching effective metrics programs and how AI will influence the future of security measurement and decision-making.You'll learn:The difference between security and safety metrics—and why both are essential for creating environments where people truly feel safeHow to build a culture of accountability around data by focusing on ownership, simplicity, and readiness before launching a metrics programWays AI can serve as a force multiplier for security professionals, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making across converged environmentsLearn more in Ontic Resources.If you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.

In this episode, host Fred Burton and co-host Cindy Marble sit down with Michael Evanoff, CSO at Verkada, to discuss his remarkable career spanning corporate security and diplomatic protection. Evanoff reflects on his experiences at the U.S. Department of State and in the private sector, sharing lessons on leadership, collaboration, and adapting protective strategies across diverse environments. The conversation also explores how modern technologies like AI and cloud-based video systems are revolutionizing threat detection and proactive protection across industries. You'll learn:How Evanoff applied lessons from decades in diplomatic and corporate security to improve collaboration and risk management across organizationsWhy technologies like cloud-based surveillance and AI-driven analytics are game changers for identifying pre-incident behaviors and enhancing real-time situational awarenessWhat the concept of Connected Intelligence means in today’s world of integrated securityLearn more in Ontic Resources.If you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.

In this episode, Manish speaks with Michael Civitano, Senior Security Manager of Intelligence and GSOC at ServiceNow, about transforming incident management from reactive firefighting to proactive resilience. They unpack how modern GSOCs can streamline incident detection and response through simplified processes, empowered teams, and the strategic use of AI. The discussion also explores how collaboration, adaptability, and data-driven forecasting elevate incident management from an operational function to a vital business enabler.What you'll learn:How to reimagine incident management as an enterprise-wide risk strategy rather than a siloed security processPractical ways to enhance response speed and decision-making through automation, clear playbooks, and human-centered leadershipLessons from real-world crises on staying flexible, maintaining communication, and building trusted cross-functional relationships that drive resilienceLearn more about Ontic's Incident Management solution here.If you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.