"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This week we have data scientist and founder of the K-12 School Shooting Database on, David Riedman. The information in this podcast is vital to the way that our industry approac…

As reality begins to echo the cautionary tales of science fiction, one question looms: are we listening to their warnings? Kicking off our series on the intersection of sci-fi and national security, host Elisa is joined by Tracy Reynolds, U.S. Navy Commander and Co-Chair of the Space Law Interest Group with the American Society of International Law…

This is the first of a couple of Recaps that the @SecurityTodayPodcast is going to try to release. Hear some of the mission of why this podcast exists and also what the first year of ISC Security Events #ISCwest was like for Baer. Security Today Podcast hopes that this is serving you as much as it can, it's mission is to "inform, instruct and indul…

As today's national security threats evolve, they must be met with agile and effective intelligence capabilities. On April 9th, FBI Director Christopher Wray spoke before the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security on the bureau’s priorities, including foreign threats to American elections, cyber-attacks on the US infrastructure and thr…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This episode was a fun one! Where we got to sit down with Lindsay Martin-Nez. She has been in security for quite a while and managed to display her value by being the CEO of Badg…

As law students across the country prepare to graduate this spring, what might a career in national security law have in store for them? This week, we're recasting an episode from last September, featuring arms control expert and Professor of Law at Georgetown University, David Koplow. Together with Elisa, David guides us through the history of WMD…

Security Dojo is a segment of the Security Today Podcast that holds interviews and reviews of security technologies. This week on Security Dojo, we sit down with Brandon Peterson, CEO/Creator of Geokey, a leading wireless security technology that is storming the MDU market!We explore wirless locks, geofencing, mobile credentials and more as we talk…

This week, host Elisa dives into the latest national security headlines, from happiness surveys and foreign influence on social media, to AI guidance across the U.S. financial services sector. References: Israel Has Killed a Top Hamas Commander in Gaza. It Took Five Months. WSJ. March 20, 2024 Managing Artificial Intelligence-Specific Cybersecurity…

In honor of Civic Learning Week 2024, this week host Elisa is joined by Dr. Michael Feuer, Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development at George Washington University. Together, they dive into the importance of reinforcing early civic education, how technology has changed the way we listen to others, as well as other overarching …

Security Dojo is a segment of the Security Today Podcast that holds interviews and reviews of security technologies. This week on Security Dojo, we sit down with General Manager Kevin Vreeland and Alfonzo Usantos, Head of Identity, at the leading Biometrics, Security & Digital Identity company Veridas. We explore Biometrics, Identity and more as we…

Episode 58 dropped today! We touch on Omnilert's Gun Detection, Emergency Response problems and we broach the subject of DIY. I take shots at ADT, sorry not sorry; always shooting at Hikvision, and as always, when it's just Baer and a Microphone he can get kinda weird and he uses the f-word. One love. ✌️ #securitytodaypodcast #podcast #security #te…

On February 28th, President Biden signed Executive Order 14117 on "Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern." This week, host Elisa is joined by friend-of-the-cast Alex Joel to breakdown the key actions within this EO, what types of data the DOJ may restrict, what…

This week on the @securitytodaypodcast episode 57 "Smarty-Card" we touch on: 1. Allegion FINALLY sees that their product can be on an apartment door. 2. AgriTech is usin IOT's and you should know about it. 3. MIFARE lady is a broad you wanna know about. Brought to you by @sprinterdatacom S/O @Carkatech.corp @teknowledgeww member Check it out stream…

What do the foundations of the Warsaw Pact teach us about the modern Russian attitude towards the west? This week, host Elisa is joined by Simon Miles, diplomatic historian and Assistant Professor for Slavic and Eurasian studies at the Sandford School of Public Policy at Duke University. Together they discuss the history of the Warsaw Pact, its arc…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This episode we got the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Wilson from Mead&Hunt. It was a great conversation that revolved around Chris' wide experience of over 15 years in the…

On February 26th, the U.S. supreme court heard oral arguments for two cases - Moody v. NetChoice, LLC, and NetChoice, LLC v. Paxton. These cases, specific to Florida and Texas, would similarly restrict social media companies' ability to moderate content on their platforms. This week, host Elisa is joined by Stephen Vladeck, the Charles Alan Wright …

This week on Security Today Baer comes swinging hammers. From Salto's crazy expansion to stopping our children from ending their lives, with a chaser of a security concept that he pulls off the dome. #bethebettertech ChitChat: https://securitytoday.com/articles/2024/02/13/salto-systems-announces-transformation-for-future-growth-introduces-new-struc…

This week, Elisa is joined again by Judge James Baker to continue their conversation beyond the conflict zone; together, they dive into AI ethics, recommended protocols for applying AI in within the practice of law, the risks AI technology could pose on election cycles across the globe, as well as other national security related news. Hon. James E.…

Bid2Bank is a Security Today segment that is tackling everything from the bid to the bank. Uncle Baer interviews SMB Owners, Entrepreneurs and lowvoltage technicians who run their own show as the questions range from everything dealing with marketing, project management, customer experience and more! Tune in this week with Henson Rogers from 700nan…

The world watches as the war between Israel and Hamas continues, claiming thousands of lives and leaving many questioning the motives and methods of those in charge. Do Israel's recent retaliations still fall within the Law of Armed Conflict? This week, host Elisa is joined by Judge James Baker to review the global frameworks at play and discuss wh…

This week, host Elisa is joined by Jamil Jaffer to cover the latest buzzworthy national security law topics. How might the denial of Donald Trump's presidential immunity impact future checks on executive power? Will Defense Secretary Austin's hospitalization impact U.S. involvements abroad? And did Tucker Carlson's interview with Vladamir Putin sim…

This week your uncle rides the AI train one more time... and we talk about Clinton electronics releasing an awesome box and of course, China sucks. Thanks ChitChat: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/monthly-issues/security-technology/archive/2024/february/why-chinas-global-electric-project-has-national-security-experts-on-aler…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This episode we got the pleasure of sitting down with Paula Balmori from Brivo. It was a great conversation that focused around the need for the A&E industry and the security ind…

(Part 2 of 2) – This week we're covering the range of national security law topics that have been making global headlines. Host Elisa is joined by Harvey Rishikof, Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, to breakdown the latest national security law news out of China, Ukraine, Russia and Iran. Harvey Rishikof is…

This week we're covering the range of national security law topics that have been making global headlines. Host Elisa is joined by Harvey Rishikof, Senior Counsel with the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security, to breakdown the latest national security law news out of Israel, China, Ukraine and Russia. Harvey Rishikof is Senior Counse…

This week Baer dives into the MDU space and gives you a knock out performance to encourage you to get into that sector of security! S/O : @itptechsolutions on IGBrought to you by Sprinter Business Solutions (@sprinterdatacom)Community: @teknowledgeww on IG

Bid2Bank is a Security Today segment that is tackling everything from the bid to the bank. Uncle Baer interviews SMB Owners, Entrepreneurs and lowvoltage technicians who run their own show as the questions range from everything dealing with marketing, project management, customer experience and more! Tune in this week with Brian from A&B Lock and S…

Part 2 of 2 – If fortune favors the brave, then North Korea is certainly making a name for itself in the world of crypto; in 2023, hackers linked to the DPRK stole an equivalent of $600 million in global virtual currency. This week, host Elisa is joined by Sujit Raman, Chief Legal Officer at TRM labs. Together, they discuss how North Korea has a do…

Cyber is important. Bear's going to break that down for you. As always this is an opinion piece, "Do no harm, take no shit." That's my motto. Only contact me if you are happy about the podcast. Thanks Baer

If fortune favors the brave, then North Korea is certainly making a name for itself in the world of crypto; in 2023, hackers linked to the DPRK stole an equivalent of $600 million in global virtual currency. This week, host Elisa is joined by Sujit Raman, Chief Legal Officer at TRM labs. Together, they discuss the foundations of cryptocurrency, its…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This time around we got the absolute pleasure of speaking with the door doork himself, Benji Bolick. Benji works for ASSA ABLOY and gives us the skinny on the importance of door …

To what extent do elected officials and lawmakers understand how data transmits the internet? This week, host Elisa is joined by Alex Joel of American University's Washington College of Law for the second half of their discussion on international data transmission and privacy. Alex sheds light on the concept of data localization, delves into the in…

Baer gives a recap of how amazing 2023 was for you guys and the podcast. This podcast could never of seen what it saw with out you listening. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope to provide you more value this year! LFG! Baer

How much of your personal information is being bought and sold by data providers and brokers? For the average American, the sheer volume of these transactions can be staggering. This week, host Elisa is joined by Alex Joel of American University's Washington College of Law to discuss how user data is circulated and sold, how Congress might approach…

As the nation grieves the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, she is remembered not just for her groundbreaking work within the Court, but also as a dedicated and passionate civic educator. This week host Elisa is joined by Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker and Suzanne Spaulding to discuss Just…

This week Baer is busy with things that pay him more money, like his job... and his course coming out January 1st. So he's been ever so gracious to remind you that there is seriously good content even when his handle was different and his mic sounded worse. :D Enjoy a replay of Episode 24 "Houston we have a problem" and 25 "A problem well put, is a…

The clock is ticking fast for reauthorization of FISA Section 702. With several proposed bills on the table and lack of consensus within Congress, the fate of this surveillance tool is at this time unclear. This week, host Elisa is joined by Glenn Gerstell and Adam Hickey to discuss the security value of Section 702, its strengths and weaknesses, a…

In November, the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security hosted its 33rd Annual Review of the Field of National Security Law Conference, featuring a special keynote address from former CIA director and former Commander of U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, General David Petraeus. Together with ABA Standing Committee on Law and Nationa…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! This episode we have Rodger Schmidt with Assa Abloy as he breaks down how he got into his training role, and the methods he uses to train the industry on access control! Enjoy!…

With a history that spans over 300 years, how and when did the U.S.-Iran relationship shift from amicable to adversarial? This week, host Elisa is joined by John Ghazvinian, Executive Director of the Middle East Center at the University of Pennsylvania and author of America and Iran: A History, 1720 to the Present. John delves into the intricate ta…

This one might stir a pot. I do curse a bit. I will eat crow if I'm wrong, but I will also never stop fighting for the protection of children. Chit Chat turned Meat. Tune in. ChitChat: https://www.securitysales.com/emerging-tech/new-york-ban-most-biometrics-schools/ Product Highlight: Nope. Meat: Nah. S/O: @plstechnologies on IG…

This Bid2Bank Segment is brought to you by Sprinter Business Solutions! In this episode we interview Chad Lingafelt, owner of LocDoc Inc; a locksmith in South and North Carolina! He sheds light on marketing, consistency and some of the hurdles of the entrepreneur! Like, Share, Subscribe and Follow! Instagram: @securitytodaypodcast @unclebaer_ @chad…

To gain a deeper understanding into today's conflicts within the Middle East, our focus sharpens on two pivotal forces: Iran and Saudi Arabia, whose roles hold paramount significance in shaping the region's contemporary landscape. This week host Elisa revisits two key conversations from our archive. First, Dr. Roham Alvandi of the London School of …

On October 30th, President Biden issued Executive Order 14110, setting forth a comprehensive artificial intelligence framework focused on unifying the federal approach to AI regulation. This week, host Elisa is joined by ABA Cybersecurity Legal Task Force Co-Chairs Roland Trope and Adriana Luedke to discuss the details of the new executive order, h…

Bear drops the sickest line this year "Ka-bosh on Bosch" I mean he's a genius. Also Camden... also also Intercoms. ChitChat: https://ipvm.com/reports/bosch-sell-security Product Highlight: https://www.securitysales.com/access/cx-ed1959rm-door-strikes-from-camden-door-controls-designed-for-outdoor-applications/ Meat: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/…

This November 16th and 17th, the ABA Standing Standing Committee on Law and National Security will host their 33rd Annual Review of The Field of National Security Law CLE Conference. This yearly conference is a premier event, bringing together distinguished legal professionals, scholars, and practitioners in the field of national security law. In t…

In this brand new segment, Security Today Podcast host Uncle Baer (@unclebaer_ on IG and X) interviews industry leaders on their experience and the cutting edge information and technology that is at the forefront of the industry. --This episode is with the independent voice for Access Control and Smart Locks, Lee Odess. You can find more at www.lee…

Hamas' coordinated attacks on Israel on the morning of October 7th mark a terrorizing and significant turning point in the Israeli-Palestinian war. This week, host Elisa is joined by Matthew Levitt, a decades long Hamas and terrorism expert, to unpack the foundations of Hamas, how they came to be, how they operate, and what the regional and global …

Since its inception, cryptocurrency has fueled the growth of digital black markets, opening doors for criminal transactions while masking bad actor identities. But what if these currencies weren't so cryptic after all? This week host Elisa is joined by Andy Greenberg, senior writer for WIRED, to discuss his recent book, Tracers in the Dark, and his…

Baer gets into Aperio (made by a Rufio reference), he gets saucy with Verkada because that's who he is and he dives into the ways to protect the lone worker. ChitChat: https://www.securitysales.com/business/operations/verkada-series-d-fundraising-305m-fresh-capital/ Product Highlight: https://www.assaabloy.com/in/en/solutions/topics/access-control/…