Street Smarts in Cybersecurity

Public Safety Talk Radio Episode 165 In this episode, Derek Slaughter shares his journey from 15 years in law enforcement to a new career in cybersecurity and fraud analysis. From street-level narcotics work and SWAT operations in Newton, North Carolina, to helping banks identify suspicious activity, Derek explains how investigative instincts translate from physical crime to digital threats. The conversation covers his unexpected path into policing, his work in narcotics and violent crime enforcement, the challenges that led him to leave law enforcement, and how fraud prevention now allows him to keep protecting victims in a new way. Topics Covered • Derek’s transition from law enforcement to cybersecurity. • The links between drugs, money, guns, fraud, and violence. • How investigative thinking helps detect fraud and cybercrime. • Practical ways consumers and financial institutions can reduce fraud risk. Learn more about Derek Slaughter at https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekslaughter/ Learn more about the producer of Public Safety Talk Radio at https://www.btcinc.net To learn more about the sponsor of this episode, go to https://policemortgage.com/ And check out Mortgage Beat on NPPN.Live. Mortgage Beat is brought to you by Police Mortgage, a full-service mortgage company dedicated to serving Police Officers and First Responders. Founded in 2008, Police Mortgage offers a variety of mortgage products tailored to meet the needs of those who serve and protect. To learn more or to apply for a home loan go to policemortgage.com or call 312-499-8878. NMLS #268165 Police Mortgage – For First Responders Who Are Second To None.