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The Security Student Podcast
A podcast of security experts' wisdom. Monthly interviews with security practitioners sharing how they protect all the things and how you can too. Travis Lishok from The Security Student Blog interviews fellow security professionals to learn about the work they do in their unique roles to protect assets, how they got to where they are today, and what skills are required of them, so that security students like you can shape your own career to reach roles like theirs and those beyond them. Discover what it takes to be successful in diverse security roles, so that you can prepare for your next career opportunity or just gain a stronger understanding of the broad network of security professionals that work together to keep organizations secure and resilient. Interview guests come from physical security design, information security, cyber security, risk management, OSINT investigations, security management, business continuity, and more. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Travis, you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, grab a notepad, and get ready to learn from your security peers.
Episodes
46 episodes
Episode #45 | The Prac-Ademic: Bridging the Gap Between Learning and Leadership
Today's guest is Michael Gips, Managing Director of Enterprise Security Risk Management at Kroll and founder of Global Insights in Professional Security. Mike holds both the CPP and Chartered Security Professional designations, and his path to ...
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Mastering Security Excellence: Key Lessons from Jerry Heying's Career
Today, I am delighted to introduce Jerry Heying, CEO and President of the International Protection Group (IPG), overseeing global executive protection, secure transportation, and security services across 40+ countries. He also serves as Executi...
Mastering Storytelling and Presence for Security Leaders with Dr. Elizabeth Goins PhD
Dr. Elizabeth Goins is a leading communication expert specializing in executive coaching, consulting, and training worldwide. Her highlights include a Ph.D. in Organizational Communication & Technology from The University of Texas at Austin...
Simon Osamoh on Threat Management That Works
Simon Osamoh is a seasoned security practitioner with over 20 years of experience in counterterrorism, risk management, and security consulting. His career highlights include leading counter terrorism at the Mall of America. He’s also spent 14 ...
Expanding CPTED: Designing Safer Communities with Terry Conlon
#041 – In this next episode, I was joined by Terry Conlon, a global leader in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and the author of The CPTED Paradigm – A Holistic Approach to Crime Prevention.Today’s conversat...
The Security Student’s (AI) Recap: Ten Episodes, Ten Lessons
In this special (AI) recap episode of The Security Student Podcast, Travis reflects on the biggest lessons from his last ten conversations — spanning architecture and PropTech, intelligence, crime analysis, business continuity, red tea...
Bridging the Gap: Paula Balmori Beltrán on Architecture, Risk, and Security Integration
#039 - Today’s guest is Paula Balmori Beltrán, Global Director of Security Design and Integration at Brivo, President of the Secure Building Council, and Director of the U.S. CPTED Association. Paula is a recognized leader at the intersection o...
Beyond the Data: Human Skills in Intelligence with Randall Stickley
#038 – In this next episode, I was joined by Randall Stickley, a Lead Intelligence-Targeting Analyst supporting federal law enforcement and national security clients. His prior work includes intelligence specialist and supervisory roles address...
Shaping Your Role in the Security Industry with Erin Grippo
#037 – In this next episode, I was joined by Erin Grippo, Senior Manager of Product Operations at Brivo, who brings nearly a decade of experience in the security industry across marketing, business strategy, partnerships, and product operations...
Insights from a Crime Analysis Leader: Amanda K. Bruner
#036 — In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for su...
Empowering People, Not Plans: Rethinking Business Continuity with Jeff Donaldson, PhD
#035—In this next episode, I was once again joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD, to continue the conversation on emergency preparedness, this time discussing it in the context of enterprises and business continuity. This episode starts by...
A Non-Apocalyptic Intro to Personal Emergency Preparedness with Jeff Donaldson, PhD
#034 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD to kick off a new topic we haven't discussed on the podcast yet — emergency preparedness. This episode starts with a look at the topic from a micro perspective, personal preparedn...
An International Perspective on Executive Security Operations with Ben Hosking
#033 - In this next episode, I was joined by Ben Hosking, executive protection leader, and Business Manager with Panoptic Solutions, who serves as clients' go-to provider in Australia, Asia, and the ...
An Introduction to Physical Red Teaming with Shawn Abelson
#032 - In this next episode, I was joined by Shawn Abelson, physical red teamer, business owner, and graduate faculty member with the University of Minnesota's Security Technology Program. Shawn's led and developed Red Team programs and he has ...
Project Management Lessons from Marine Special Operations and Beyond with Sean Salomé
#031 - In this next episode, I was joined by Sean Salomé, who has a very unique career that's spanned from 0311 and special operations as a MARSOC Operator to leading intelligence programs in the US Marine Corps. Plus, his work on the private s...
Pivoting from Physical Security to INFOSEC with Kyle Croll
#030 - In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a physical security practitioner, from being in the US Navy to protecting high-net-worth...
Crypto Risk, Improving Industry Practices, and Beyond with Ilya Umanskiy GRCP
#029 - In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects worldwide. (It's a tradit...
Security Leadership: Integrity, Serving, and Honoring, with Jim McConnell
#028 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain security, infosec, physical security, and many more. Jim brings tremendous experience to us from his 30...
Medicine & Security: Standards, Curriculums, and Oversight with George DeBusk, MD
#027 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physician specialized in trauma and emergency surgery. What makes him a fantastic resource for security pr...
On Healthcare & Emergency Management with Nick Allen
#025 - In this next episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last year. This time he's back to share his experience moving from the Intel Analyst side and on to ...
Let's Talk About Texas Night and Principles for Your Security Career with Chuck Andrews
#026 - In this next episode, I was joined by the man who needs no introduction (but he'll get one anyway) Chuck Andrews, MSME, CPP. He's a leader in the security industry, with over 40 years of law enforcement and corporate security experience....
A Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J.
#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Op...
An Expert's Perspective on Workplace Violence Prevention with Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM
#023 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM. He's a leader in workplace violence prevention who has extensive experience supporting clients across industries when it comes to behavioral threat assessment,...
Themes and Big Ideas From the Last 7 Podcasts | Solocast
#022 - In this next episode, I took a step back to review notable ideas and topics that came up during the last 7 podcast sessions. How can we learn if we just speed through these episodes? I hope this episode helps solidify key ideas in our mi...
Involuntary Employment Separation / Termination Strategies with Sean A. Ahrens
#021 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Sean A. Ahrens MA, CPP, CSC, BSCP, FSyl. He's a leader in physical security consulting who has tremendous experience supporting clients across all major industries, when it comes to work...