SJA: Leaders in Security Podcast

In this installment of the SJA Leaders in Security podcast series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Adelaine Orpin, Director of Sales for Gallagher Security who explores the meaning of resilience in today’s security landscape. The conversation examines resilience on both a personal and professional level, why security remains mission critical even in a recession and how organisations balance financial pressure with rising threats. Orpin also reflects on the impact of the pandemic, geopolitical change and supply chain disruption on sales strategy, customer relationships and partnerships and also shares her insights on leading with adaptability, focus and resilience amid constant change.

In this SJA Leaders in Security Podcast Series episode, Victoria Hanscomb, Security Journal Americas Editor, discusses how AI is transforming security with Artem Sherman, Division Head, Security & Investigations at Resolver. In this podcast, they examine the areas in which security teams are struggling and how the role of security has changed in the past few years. Also covered is how AI and automation are supporting teams, helping them to become more efficient in their everyday roles. 

In this episode of Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, Jeff Junes, VP of Sales US tells Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode about how the security industry is navigating the growing tension between increasing system complexity and the rising demand for simplicity. Junes also takes a deeper look at what effective security means in the industry today and how it has evolved as technology and user experiences have shifted. 

In this installment of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Sunil Mudholkar, Vice President of Product, Physical Security for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division about how LiDAR is different from traditional video surveillance systems and how it is making a difference in protection and security across sectors. They also discuss how to overcome the challenges organizations face when integrating LiDAR into their existing infrastructure. 

In this SJA Leaders in Security podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Steve Atkinson, Director of Government, Business Development at Traka Americas about how key and asset management systems provide law enforcement with an auditable record of evidence handling. They also consider how key and asset management impact recruitment and staffing in law enforcement, and integrate with other technologies and systems used by government agencies. Looking ahead, Steve additionally explores what the future of law enforcement will look like. 

In this SJA Leaders in Security podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager, Hospitality & Gaming at Traka Americas and Kenneth Gastro, Regional Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Vingcard about security in the hospitality sector. Together, the group reveal how do you ensure secure and efficient access to keys for large numbers of staff and how to train employees on how to properly handle keys. Also discussed are how key and asset management can help hotels and casinos to comply with guidelines and regulations.

In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Russ Willmon, CEO at Defencify Training about the main challenges facing security teams right now and the importance of ensuring the most up-to-date training for security officers. They explore the benefits of online training and look ahead to how the landscape of physical security will change in the future. 

In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with William Knowles, Regional Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest at Traka about the importance of accountability and auditability in data centers. Highlighting the main challenges to overcome when securing data centers, Knowles outlines the misconceptions surrounding these key pieces of infrastructure and the solutions available on the market that can mitigate the threats they face.

Clifton Greeff, Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the US at FF Group speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb about the technologies transforming cities into smarter, safer and more efficient places to live. Diving into the key challenges of urban traffic and congestion, Greeff discusses how AI-powered solutions, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or License Plate Recognition (LPR), can enhance mobility, security and city planning. Also covered are what the smart cities of the future will look like.

In this third and final episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, SJA Editor, Victoria Hanscomb speaks to Kobby Brafi and Alain Marquis, Regional Sales Managers for Traka, about the company’s recent expansion in Canada and how organizations in the region will benefit from key and asset management solutions. The two also explore the company’s vision for 2025 and beyond, as well as what Canadian businesses need to be considering as we approach the new year.

In the second episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, Natalie Bannon, Director of Strategic Alliances, Gallagher Security, speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb about what the security industry needs to do to attract younger generations and how it can begin to make that transition successfully. They also discuss what will impact the security industry in 2025 and how to create a future-ready workforce. Keep an eye out for the next installment, coming soon!

In the first episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, Kyle Gordon, Executive Vice President - Global Sales, Marketing, & Commercial Excellence, AMAG Technology speaks with SJA Editor, Victoria Hanscomb, about the main events that have shaped the security industry this year and the impact these will continue to have going forward. Gordon also discusses what the security industry needs to be thinking about in 2025 and how to overcome the challenges that potentially lie ahead. Keep an eye out for the next installment, coming soon!

In this episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Patrik Pettersson, Senior Manager, Future Business & Strategic Initiatives at Axis Communications and Eric Yunag, Executive Vice President, Products & Services at Convergint about cloud-based security systems. The speakers discuss the advantages of the cloud and how it will shape the security industry in the future.

In this roundtable episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, to mark International Women’s Day and in partnership with key figures from the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF), we discuss how to make work environments within the security industry more equitable. SJA Editor Victoria Hanscomb is joined by Rajant Corporation’s Alice DiSanto, Content Creation Partners’ Margie Gurwin, Vector Firm’s Chris Peterson and SIA’s Dr Elli Reges. Listen to their conversation to discover more about the work the WISF does to increase the presence and support for women in security.

Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb and Matt Powell, Managing Director for North America at ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), explore how the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics can help to advance security and also improve business operations and efficiencies.

Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Rees, speaks with Tim Wenzel (Associate Managing Director, Enterprise Security Risk Management at Kroll and President and Co-Founder of The Kindness Games) about personal development in security leadership and why continuous progression is essential to build better and more dynamic teams.

Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Rees, explores the current landscape of crisis management and the challenges that face professionals working in this field with Michael Gips (Principal, Global Insights in Professional Security), Christopher Stitt (CEO, CrisisLead) and RC Miles (Global Director of Safety and Security, AIDS Healthcare Foundation).