The Ontic Connected Intelligence Podcast

• Building High-Performing Teams: How to Identify and Develop Talent with George Randle

  This episode George Randle, a seasoned talent executive and co-author of The Talent War, shares his insights on leadership development and building high-performing teams. Drawing on his extensive military and corporate experience, George discusses the critical importance of attributes over technical skills, fostering ownership in teams, and effectively assimilating military veterans into corporate roles. Listen in to explore actionable strategies that empower leaders to cultivate resilient, adaptable teams while navigating the complexities of recruitment and leadership.You'll learn: Why attributes like humility, curiosity, and drive often outweigh technical skills when building resilient and adaptable teamsHow empowering team members with ownership creates a culture of accountability and trust, allowing leaders to focus on strategic impactCommon pitfalls organizations face when hiring veterans and actionable guidance on how to successfully integrate them into corporate rolesLearn more in Ontic Resources.Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

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• Reflections from the 2025 Ontic Summit with Chuck Randolph, Fred Burton, and Cindy Marble

  The Ontic Summit has grown from a 50-person gathering to hosting over 600 security professionals, and with it, the discussions have evolved exponentially. Join Chuck Randolph, Cindy Marble, and Fred Burton as they reflect on the key takeaways from the 2025 Ontic Summit. Topics include the prioritization of executive protection, the critical need for workplace violence prevention programs, and fostering collaboration across silos in corporate security. Listen in for key takeaways from this year's event.You'll learn:Why executive protection is the backbone of modern corporate security programsThe connection between workplace violence prevention and organizational risk mitigationHow better collaboration between public and private sectors can drive industry-wide progressSave the date and learn more about Ontic Summit 2026 here.Subscribe to our newsletter here.

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• Fostering a Culture of Behavioral-Based Security Awareness

  Fred Burton sits down with Frank Cannon, a seasoned security professional and renowned academic, to explore the importance of fostering a culture of behavioral-based security awareness. Frank shares actionable insights on how to move beyond the "tick-the-box" approach to create a security-first mindset that aligns with both physical and digital safety. Tune in to hear why security isn’t just a task, but a behavior embedded in every aspect of organizational life.You'll learn:How to embed a proactive security culture across physical and digital domainsPractical steps to shift from compliance-focused security to meaningful employee engagementUniversal principles for behavioral-based security in corporate and personal settingsSign up for our monthly newsletter here.

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• Strengthening Financial Services Against Evolving Threats: Insights from Bert Oliveira

  How do organizations transform isolated security measures into comprehensive insider risk programs? Bert Oliveira, Head of Physical Security and Investigations at Citizens Financial Group, shares 30+ years of insights on tackling insider risk and financial crimes in the evolving landscape of corporate security. Discover how partnerships, proactive forensics, and a strong security culture drive resilience and safeguard businesses against internal and external threats.You'll learn:How insider threats have shifted from targeting malicious actors to mitigating negligence and third-party risksThe role of digital forensics in building a secure foundation for identifying insider riskKey leadership advice for fostering collaboration and shared responsibility in security programsLearn more about Ontic’s Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management.

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• Inside Iran's Ministry of Intelligence: A Conversation with Steven R. Ward

  Ever wondered what makes Iran's Ministry of Intelligence (MOIS) so unique? Join Fred Burton as he sits down with retired CIA intelligence officer and author, Steven R. Ward, to unveil the inner workings of one of the world’s most mysterious intelligence agencies. From uncovering cyber operations to discussing the ministry's focus on internal security and its role in geopolitics, this episode offers an in-depth exploration of Ward's new book, Iran's Ministry of Intelligence, A Concise History.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The historical evolution of MOIS and its impact on Iran’s internal and external policiesThe challenges Western intelligence agencies face when countering MOIS operationsThe role of technology and innovation in modern intelligence strategies utilized by MOISSign up for our monthly newsletter here.

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