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Pandemic Pressures: Medical Risks

By Isobel Haynes on April 26, 2021 / Security Management

Pandemic Pressures: Medical Risks The past year has highlighted the importance of various risks that we analyze at Riley and has shone a new light on the importance of certain risks. Specifically, the importance of analyzing the status of medical infrastructure in a location, and the presence

Start From Where You Are – Erik Antons, CPP, PSP

By Kate Cochand on April 22, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control Jake Allen is joined by Erik Antons, CPP, PSP to discuss the highs and the lows of paths that lead to CSO roles at Hyatt Hotels and Whirlpool. In this episode, Erik discusses various stages of his professional career. We explore

Security Management in International Aid and Development – Amaury Cooper

By Kate Cochand on April 15, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control Jake Allen is joined by Amaury Cooper to discuss security risk management in international relief and development. Amaury is the Deputy Director of Global Security at Global Communities, whose mission is to create long-lasting, positive, and community-led change that improves the

Women in Security Risk Management – Lisa Oliveri, Min Kyriannis and Elisa Mula

By Kate Cochand on March 31, 2021 / /podcasts

As we close out Women’s History Month, It’s Under Control is highlighting the views and perspectives of women in the field of security management. Jake Allen is joined in the studio by Isobel Haynes from Riley Risk Inc. to discuss 3 interviews that Jake had with Min

Employee Background Checks – Michael Gips, JD, CPP, CSyP, CAE

By Kate Cochand on March 26, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control Jake Allen is joined by Michael Gips to discuss the increasingly complex issue of applicant and employee background investigations in the age of social media. Michael is a graduate of Harvard Law, a certified protection professional and someone with extensive security

Gender Considerations

By Isobel Haynes on March 24, 2021 / Security Management

Gender Considerations – Risks Faced by Female Travelers Content Warning: This article contains content focusing on crimes against women that some readers may find unsettling. Reader discretion is advised. In our last installment, we discussed the significance of “cultural consciousness” when it comes to traveling. As you

Security Industry Outlook – Don Erickson, CEO of Security Industry Association

By Kate Cochand on March 17, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control Jake Allen is joined by Don Erickson, CEO of the Security Industry Association (SIA) to discuss several key trends that are developing in the security industry. Don’s earlier career in policy-making at the national level gives him unique strategic insight and the ability

Cultural Considerations

By Isobel Haynes on March 12, 2021 / Security Management

Cultural Consciousness – Tying it Up Many travelers know that there are a multitude of things to be considered when you travel, even before you pack your suitcase. Throughout this article and others like it, I will be explaining some of the considerations that Riley takes into

Data-based Decision-making – Lewis Werner, CEO of Quill Security

By Kate Cochand on March 11, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control your host Jake Allen speaks with Lewis Werner, CEO, and co-founder of Quill Security. Quill is a relative new-comer to the security industry but is already making a big splash by embracing technology to leverage standard risk assessment methodologies endorsed by ASIS.

Importance of Intellectual Curiosity — Tony Ridley, MSc

By Kate Cochand on March 2, 2021 / /podcasts

This week on It’s Under Control your host Jake Allen speaks with Tony Ridley, MSc about the importance of maintaining professional intellectual curiosity in security risk management. Tony’s own career in international security risk management followed 14 years of distinguished service with the Australian Special Air Service (SAS).