The Security Student Podcast
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A podcast of security experts' wisdom. Monthly interviews with security practitioners sharing how they protect all the things and how you can too. Travis Lishok from The Security Student Blog interviews fellow security professionals to learn about the work they do in their unique roles to protect assets, how they got to where they are today, and what skills are required of them, so that security students like you can shape your own career to reach roles like theirs and those beyond them. Discover what it takes to be successful in diverse security roles, so that you can prepare for your next career opportunity or just gain a stronger understanding of the broad network of security professionals that work together to keep organizations secure and resilient. Interview guests come from physical security design, information security, cyber security, risk management, OSINT investigations, security management, business continuity, and more. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Travis, you're not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe, grab a notepad, and get ready to learn from your security peers.
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Big Ideas From the First 10 Interviews | Solocast
The Security Student Podcast
07/14/22 • 17 min
#014 - A quick recap of interesting ideas and themes from the first 10 interviews on the show.
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So, You Wanna Build a Medical Kit? with Michael Guirguis, M.D.
The Security Student Podcast
08/20/22 • 75 min
#17 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined once again by Michael Guirguis, M.D. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a Medical Director for an ultra high net worth family office, he supports the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s as a Deputy Flight Physician, and he’s also a contributor to the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. In terms of education, he’s a graduate of Harvard Medical School, UCLA, and also a Loma Linda Medical Center post-grad.
Today's discussion is really cool because it gets away from the normal format of the show to focus on one topic specifically: medical kits.
How should we think about the medical kits that we build, how should we pack them, what are common mistakes? Plus, for the last 25 min of the show, Dr. Guirguis critiques my medical bag and gives me considerations for improving it.
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The 7 Skill Domains for Security Advisors with Ilya Umanskiy
The Security Student Podcast
04/07/22 • 67 min
#001 - An hour long chat with Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security, resilience, and investigative projects all over the world. Ilya shares with us the path that led him to his advisory role today, the seven domains of competence that are essential for flourishing as a security leader, and fun anecdotes that young and aspiring practitioners can learn from.
To learn more about Ilya's projects supporting young professionals, check out Sphere State, his learning platform:
https://spherestate.com/
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A Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J.
The Security Student Podcast
06/30/23 • 76 min
#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.
We focused this session on sharing our recent experience at the inaugural Executive Security Operations Conference in Kansas City — hosted by the Board of Executive Protection Professionals. We discussed highlights from conference presentations, key ideas we walked away from the event with, and much more.
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Learn more about the GSPG Podcast:
https://gspgpodcast.podbean.com/
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Big Ideas & Lessons in Corporate Security with Carlos Francisco
The Security Student Podcast
06/02/22 • 47 min
#009 - In this episode I was joined by Carlos Francisco, security leader in Big Tech, advisor of university criminal justice programs, and also an author and podcaster as The Corporate Security Translator.
Carlos shared some really cool insights about leadership in corporate security, (lesser known) skills that make a big impact for security professionals, and his experience & lessons learned in previous job hunts.
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And be sure to check out Carlos' podcast, The Corporate Security Translator:
https://thecstpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
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Corporate Intel to Emergency Management with Nick Allen
The Security Student Podcast
06/09/22 • 31 min
#010 - In this episode I was joined by Nick Allen, a specialist in Environmental Safety and Emergency Management — specifically in the healthcare space. Prior to his current role, he spent the last few years supporting organizations as an intelligence analyst, and he also earned his masters in Public Health, Biosecurity, and Disaster Preparedness.
Nick touched on a number of interesting topics such as transferable skills in moving from corporate intel to emergency management, the importance of people skills in healthcare, and much more.
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Welcome to The Security Student Podcast
The Security Student Podcast
03/31/22 • 3 min
#000 - A short and sweet episode where Travis shares his vision of what you can expect in the first series of interviews that he holds with security practitioners from cyber, physical, risk, and other sub-fields. You can learn more about how he sees the first 52 ish episodes playing out here:
https://thesecuritystudent.com/
We hope this first episode gets you jazzed for the great list of security pros that will join the conversation in the future.
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Themes and Big Ideas From the Last 7 Podcasts | Solocast
The Security Student Podcast
04/11/23 • 24 min
#022 - In this next episode, I took a step back to review notable ideas and topics that came up during the last 7 podcast sessions. How can we learn if we just speed through these episodes? I hope this episode helps solidify key ideas in our minds.
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Insights from a Crime Analysis Leader: Amanda K. Bruner
The Security Student Podcast
01/23/25 • 46 min
#036 — In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence, and law enforcement. We discuss how crime analysts support their organizations, key skills for success, advice for aspiring practitioners, and more.
Amanda currently works at CNA’s Center for Justice Research and Innovation, providing training and assistance to nearly two dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies. Previously, she served as the first crime analyst for the Matthews Police Department, implementing the Stratified Policing Model, and as a corporate intelligence specialist for Bank of America.
A Michigan State University graduate with criminal justice and law enforcement intelligence degrees, Amanda has contributed to publications, conferences, and podcasts on automation, dashboards, and data analytics. She also leads professional organizations as President of the International Association of Crime Analysts and the Carolinas Crime Analysis Association. Recognized with industry awards, Amanda’s impact on the field is significant, and it’s an honor to speak with her.
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Follow Amanda here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandabrunermsu/
Carolinas Crime Analysis Association 2025 Annual Training Conference,
March 25-28, 2025, Wilmington, North Carolina: https://www.carolinascrimeanalysis.org/page-18075
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A Non-Apocalyptic Intro to Personal Emergency Preparedness with Jeff Donaldson, PhD
The Security Student Podcast
07/29/24 • 89 min
#034 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD to kick off a new topic we haven't discussed on the podcast yet — emergency preparedness. This episode starts with a look at the topic from a micro perspective, personal preparedness, and future episodes will touch on the macro, such as corporate or public-level preparedness and resiliency.
Jeff brings a tremendous amount of experience directly relating to preparedness to the podcast today, from his experience as a military officer in the Canadian Army (28 years!), as the principal researcher at Preparedness Labs Incorporated, and as an Associate Faculty member at Royal Roads University. Plus, he's earned his MA in Disaster and Emergency Management, along with his doctorate in Public Policy. All that to say, he's a wealth of knowledge for us on the subject.
He even hosts a highly acclaimed podcast on preparedness and leads training sessions where he communicates (as he says), "Non-Apocalyptic evidence-based strategies for rational people with dreams."
Today's conversation focused on the philosophy of preparedness, the critical role of social capital and how it increases your ability to survive and thrive, personal responsibility, and systematic thinking/planning/considerations for you and I.
--- Learn more about Jeff and his projects here ---
Preparedness Labs Inc: https://preparednesslabs.ca/
Inside My Canoehead (Podcast): https://insidemycanoehead.ca/
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Security Student Podcast have?
The Security Student Podcast currently has 37 episodes available.
What topics does The Security Student Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Information Security, Security, Infosec, Osint, Podcasts, Technology, Cyber Security, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on The Security Student Podcast?
The episode title 'An Introduction to Physical Red Teaming with Shawn Abelson' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Security Student Podcast?
The average episode length on The Security Student Podcast is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Security Student Podcast released?
Episodes of The Security Student Podcast are typically released every 22 days, 7 hours.
When was the first episode of The Security Student Podcast?
The first episode of The Security Student Podcast was released on Mar 31, 2022.
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