John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP, President – Mid-Atlantic Region, Allied Universal, and Peter J. O’Neil, FASAE, CAE, Chief Executive Officer, ASIS International sit down for an interview in the studio with SM Live at GSX 2021 to discuss the challenges of the year and the trends ahead for both the security industry and ASIS International.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
What are some major trends affecting security professionals now and in the near future? James Weston, Executive Director of the Diplomatic Security Service at OSAC, the Overseas Security Advisory Council, sits down with SM Live to climate change, disinformation, and the challenge of amorphous risk.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security Management Editor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live GSX 2021. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
We frequently hear about workplace violence, but less often about domestic violence in the workplace. Find out why Susan Hunter, president, Security 101, thinks domestic violence is a hidden threat to organizations. In this studio interview for SM Live at GSX 2021, Susan gives tips on how security professionals can advocate for a domestic violence prevention policy in their organizations.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security Management Editor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
You have great ideas! Why do senior executives in the organization ignore you? Rachelle Loyear, VP, Innovation and Product Management at Allied Universal, sat down with SM Live to discuss this issue. (Rachelle’s hint: Security’s objective is the business objective.)
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security Management Editor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
What is digital transformation, exactly? And how does that relate to remote work and other tech trends that became a sudden reality during the pandemic? Mark Folmer, CPP, president and chief operating officer at Robotic Assistance Devices, stopped by the SM Live studio to discuss how change has affected all aspects of organizational operations, and why security professionals should care.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security Management Editor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Find out how the Jason Lish, CSO of Lumen Technologies is integrating the company’s cyber and physical security function. Lish discusses the challenges and rewards of this journey during this prerecorded SM Live interview.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Dr. Jennifer Hesterman and Rose Miller, CPP, on Security Leadership
How do military management lessons translate to security professionals? Dr. Jennifer Hesterman, vice president at Watermark Risk Management International and Rose Miller, CPP, owner and principal consultant of Sustained Security Solutions, LLC, answer that question in this SM Live studio interview. Find out what new barriers to leadership have emerged over the past year and what skills leaders need to overcome them.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP, on the Evolution of Security Officers
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP, COO and General Counsel for DSI Security Services and member of the ASIS International Board of Directors, explores the evolving role of the security officer in this SM Live prerecorded interview from GSX 2021. Eddie, who started his career as a security officer, shares how that experience differs from the jobs of today’s officers.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
COVID ushered in a new paradigm for travel security. Adrien Frossard, Group Head of Travel Security and Intelligence for the AXA Group, a French multinational Insurance firm, discusses what that means for security professionals going forward in this SM Live prerecorded interview.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Security professionals are trained for worst case scenarios, creating a mindset that every interaction with the public is potentially dangerous. Allison Sands started Project Hummingbird to teach practitioners that most public interactions are peaceful and to offer training on how to connect with the public effectively. In this GSX 2021 SM Live studio interview, Sands discusses how to effectively use de-escalation and conflict resolution training.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Michael Haggard on Mass Shootings and the Pandemic
Our world works differently after the onset of the pandemic. In this GSX 2021 SM Live studio interview with Michael Haggard, managing partner at the Haggard Law Firm, Haggard explores how issues such as workplace violence, mass shootings, and human trafficking were affected by pandemic lockdowns and what is likely to happen as the world opens up to a new pandemic landscape.
SM Live interviews were conducted by Security ManagementEditor-in-Chief Teresa Anderson for virtual attendees during each of the three days of the live show. SM Live featured interviews with CSOs, industry veterans, innovators, and more—brought to you from the broadcast studio, the learning theatres, and the exhibit hall floor.
Inside GSX: 2022 Selection Committee Chair Keith McGlen, CPP
Recently, ASIS launched the call for presentation proposals and reviewers for GSX 2022. We took this opportunity to sit down with the Chair of the GSX 2022 Selection Committee, Keith McGlen, CPP, Vice President, Security Services at UCHealth, to discuss learning and volunteer opportunities at this highly anticipated global event.
As the Chair of the GSX 2022 Selection Committee, what excites you most about this year’s event?
It’s both an honor and a privilege to serve in this role. Those Chairs that came before me did a terrific job at creating the “gold standard” for learning within the security profession, and I plan to honor that legacy and progress our efforts further in 2022.
Four things, in particular, excite me most about this year’s GSX event.
GSX has led, and will continue to lead, in the area of offering the highest quality education – providing professional guidance for security management professionals around the world.
GSX allows security management professionals the opportunity to dive deep into important case studies, best practices and leading trends throughout the security profession.
I am always impressed at how ASIS looks at GSX through the lens of inclusivity. Having access to global subject matter experts (both virtually and in-person) is a key differentiator at GSX.
As a volunteer leader, GSX is also a great opportunity to volunteer serve in the role of review. GSX is developed for security professionals by security professionals. Serving on the review committee has a profound impact, which reverberates globally. You can apply to be a reviewer here.
What are key things the Selection Committee will be looking for in submission proposals?
My first piece of advice is to familiarize yourself with the Call for Presentations page on the GSX site. If you are considering submitting a presentation proposal, make yourself aware of the types of topics covered at GSX. Here’s a partial list of a number of topics that will be considered:
Active Assailant
AI/AR/VR and Security
Data Protection, Privacy, and Transparency
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Digital Transformation
ESRM Best Practices
Insider Threat
Security Leadership
Soft Target Protection
Workplace Violence
We will be seeking proposals from security professionals that reflect the most significant, innovative, and high-quality thinking in security management. The professional expertise and experience of those who submit a proposal(s) are integral to delivering a robust education program that continues to shape the security management profession year after year. To deliver high-quality sessions that reflect the best security management concepts, knowledge, and practice, preference will be given to proposals aimed at our audience –Global security practitioners at the management and senior/executive levels across the spectrum of security, managing risk, active threats, cybersecurity, loss prevention, and more in both private and public sectors.
Lastly, get to know the process that is in place. It’s of the utmost importance that individuals follow the step-by-step process, instructions and timeline (i.e., deadline dates) as described on the GSX site.
What are the benefits to presenting at GSX?
The are numerous benefits to presenting at GSX, including —
The opportunity to be recognized by your peers regarding your subject matter expertise.
The opportunity to share your insights with global security management professionals.
The opportunity to expand your global network.
The opportunity to acknowledge your presentation in your own career development efforts (via your resume, LinkedIn, or in interviews).
If you are interested in presenting at GSX 2022 or becoming a reviewer, please visit the Call for Presentations page and submit your application by 1 February 2022.
Recently, ASIS launched the call for presentation proposals and reviewers for GSX 2022. We took this opportunity to sit down with the Chair of the GSX 2022 Selection Committee, Keith McGlen, CPP, Vice President, Security Services at UCHealth, to discuss learning and volunteer opportunities at this highly anticipated global event.