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Security DNA is a podcast covering subjects of interest to security stakeholders in the industry. Topics range from security industry news, trends and analysis to technology solutions, policy risk analysis and management, and more. Our editorial team, along with industry experts and consultants, fill each podcast episode with information that is of value to security professionals.

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Ethically Hacking Your Surveillance System With i-PRO's Will Knehr
i-PRO IT/Cyber Director Will Knehr discusses how threat actors can hack cameras to breach networks, why AI is becoming another attack vector, and what “ethical hacking” can do...
Aug. 27, 2025
Shaping the Future of Security Integration with Everon CEO Don Young
In this exclusive, join Everon CEO Don Young for a chat about his 90-day company roadmap, trending tech, mentorships and more.
Aug. 13, 2025
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Host Steve Lasky and March Networks Chief Product Officer Jeff Corrall explore one of the most transformative forces in video surveillance today—generative AI.
July 30, 2025
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On this episode of SecurityDNA, HiveWatch CEO Ryan Schonfeld reflects on his career, convergence, and challenges facing security leaders in this exclusive interview.
July 16, 2025
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Chuck Randolph and Trinity Davis explain the dangers faced by organizational leadership, from the top brass to the small business owner.
July 2, 2025
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Kelly Bond offers a look into the security M&A process as tariffs reshape our economic landscape.
June 19, 2025
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SD Marketing VP David Morgan shares how security dealers can get ahead in today's AI-saturated market, live from the ESX show floor.
June 17, 2025
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Geva Barash discusses the proliferation of AI across the security industry and the myriad ways in which it secures our schools, cities, and more.
May 28, 2025
Reporting the Realities of Real ID with Rich Davis
Rich Davis discusses the implementation of REAL ID and how it will impact airport security, operations, and the traveler experience.
May 14, 2025
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Actuate CEO Ken Francis joins Paul Rothman live from ISC West to discuss Actuate's mission, the evolution of security guarding, and AI's impact on video monitoring centers.
April 30, 2025
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Join Genetec CEO Pierre Racz for a discussion about Genetec's continued independence, executive accountability, and tariff preparation plans.
April 9, 2025
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Genetec President and CEO Pierre Racz discusses the state of technology in the VMS market and the projected impact as AI continues to proliferate.
March 26, 2025
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Bloom discusses the state of security culture in South Africa and the impact its evolution might have on the industry globally.
Feb. 26, 2025
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Mark Freedman discusses online radicalization, social media, and rising threats of violence from both sides of the political aisle.
Jan. 22, 2025
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SimpliSafe's CEO and High Tech Product Manager discuss the future of monitoring centers, AI, and the new Active Guard solution.
Jan. 9, 2025
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Police Chief Shannon Torres talks emergency preparedness, active shooter training, and emerging technologies in this week's episode of SecurityDNA.
Jan. 8, 2025
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Leo Levit talks generative AI and ONVIF's role in safeguarding video assets.
Dec. 18, 2024
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Michael Julian explains his A.L.I.V.E. approach and the vital importance of active shooter training.
Dec. 17, 2024
Podcast Recap: Staying A.L.I.V.E. During Active Shooter Incidents with Michael Julian
Michael Julian discusses the A.L.I.V.E. approach, the right way to implement active shooter training, and security culture in the workplace.
Dec. 4, 2024
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Paul Rothman makes the trek to Japan to speak with Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, about i-PRO’s roadmap for integrators and partners in North America.
Nov. 13, 2024
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Donna Chapman discusses her advocacy for the mental well-being of veterans and the necessity of destigmatizing their emotional wounds.
Nov. 8, 2024
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D'Addario discusses the paradigm shift in security culture, all-hazards operational risk oversight, and CPTED.
Oct. 16, 2024
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Greg Parker, Global Vice President of Lifecycle Solutions, and Julie Brandt, President of Building Solutions North America for Johnson Controls, sat down with SIW for an exclusive chat at GSX in Orlando.
On the show floor at GSX 2024, Julie Brandt, vice president and president, Building Solutions North America at Johnson Controls, and Greg Parker, Global Vice President of Lifecycle...
Oct. 1, 2024
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SecurityDNA podcast host Steve Lasky has an impactful discussion with Donna Chapman, Director of the A&E Program at HID Global North America, about the challenges in dealing with...
Sept. 11, 2024
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Paul Sarnese discusses the risks faced by healthcare professionals, COVID-19, and the underlying causes of workplace violence.
Sept. 9, 2024
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Francis D’Addario, who co-leads strategic, SEC, Next Generation Leadership initiatives, including Solution Innovation Partner (SIP) programming, will discuss all-hazards operational...
Aug. 21, 2024
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Aileen Garcia discusses the importance of DEI initiatives, building strong and inclusive teams, and the unique strengths women bring to the table.
Aug. 21, 2024
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Paul Sarnese, the accomplished owner of Secured & Prepared Consulting, discusses the challenges teams face in providing physical and cybersecurity in the health care sector, and...
Aug. 7, 2024
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Sweeney discusses the evolving role of systems integrators and the challenges of securing hybrid work environments.
Aug. 2, 2024
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In her interview with SecurityInfoWatch Associate Editor Samantha Schober, Aileen Garcia shares how she handled the challenges she faced as a woman entering the industry, what...
July 24, 2024
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Dave Sweeney, District Director for the Mid-Atlantic region for The Cook & Boardman Group, including Advantech, and host Steve Lasky, editorial director for Endeavor Business ...
July 10, 2024
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Guest Bryan Willett discusses securing network-centric environments and building robust, skill-diverse security teams.
July 5, 2024
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Chertoff discusses the convergence of cyber and physical risk, the 2024 Olympics and securing the upcoming US presidential election.
July 2, 2024
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Access control expert Lee Odess discusses digital transformation, COVID-19, and how users can maximize ROI with their access control systems.
July 2, 2024
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In this episode, Steve Lasky, Editorial Director for the Security Group at Endeavor Business Media, engages in a timely and poignant discussion about security program design and...
June 26, 2024
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Dean Drako discusses the impetus behind his many business ventures, his approach to business, and his migration into physical security.
June 13, 2024
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Please join SecurityInfoWatch.com for an enlightening conversation with Lee Odess, a globally recognized leader and influential voice in the access control industry who challenges...
June 12, 2024
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In this exclusive interview from ESX 2024, Security Business Editor-in-Chief Paul Rothman talks with Eric Garner, President of Pye-Barker's Alarm Division and CEO of Pye-Barker...
June 6, 2024
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In an exclusive interview with SecurityDNA host Steve Lasky, former U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, co-founder and executive chairman of The Chertoff...
May 29, 2024
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In this exclusive interview with SecurityInfoWatch, Dean Drako, the founder and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks (EEN) shares the impetus behind his start at Barracuda Networks and eventual...
May 22, 2024
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Steve Jones discusses how he transformed Allied Universal into the third-largest private employer in North America.
May 21, 2024
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Our guest on the SecurityDNA podcast this week is Steve Jones, Global Chairman and CEO of Allied Universal, an enterprise that has grown from $12 million in revenue to more than...
May 8, 2024
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In this edition of the SecurityDNA podcast, SecurityInfoWatch sat down with Stevan Bernard, Senior Security Advisor for International SOS -- a firm that works with global organizations...
April 24, 2024
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Fandozzi discusses the technology showcased at ISC West, M&A, and Convergint's roadmap looking forward.
April 23, 2024
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In this special edition of the SecurityDNA podcast, Security Business editor-in-chief Paul Rothman caught up with Convergint’s new CEO, Ann Fandozzi, at ISC West 2024, where they...
April 17, 2024
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It’s undeniable today that 9/11 had changed the global geopolitical scene, and the constant churn of complex threats coming inside and outside the U.S. is creating new physical...
April 10, 2024
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In this episode we talk with Greg Schneider, CPP, President of Battle Tested Solutions, a San Francisco Bay Area-based security consultancy, about the changing landscape of security...
March 28, 2024
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Pierre Bourgeix discusses the widening scope of critical infrastructure, the necessity of cyber awareness and segmented security, and the factors driving business risk in the ...
March 22, 2024
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Editorial director Steve Lasky and ESI Convergent’s CEO and founder, Pierre Bourgeix, tackle the complex issues surrounding industrial controls and operational technology.
March 14, 2024
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Jerry Brennan discusses DEI in the security industry and the changes organizations need to make to welcome a more diverse employee population.
March 7, 2024
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Ed Levy discusses defining CI, what makes CI a dynamic operating environment, and the importance of leadership on the CI front.
March 5, 2024
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Steve Lasky, the editorial director for the Security Group at Endeavor Business Media, talks with SMR Group co-founder and security industry veteran Jerry Brennan about the corporate...
Feb. 29, 2024
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Mark Freedman discusses the impact geopolitical risk has on private sector businesses, the steps security leaders must take to identify and mitigate both global and domestic threats...
Feb. 19, 2024
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Steve Lasky talks critical infrastructure with Ed Levy -- a highly accomplished senior executive currently leading the critical infrastructure practice at Noble.
Feb. 15, 2024
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Steve Lasky and Paul Joyal discuss cyber warfare, AI on the battlefield, and the impact of terrorism on domestic security.
Feb. 12, 2024
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Mark Freedman, CEO and founder of Rebel Global Security, goes over the many challenges that today’s enterprise security management executives are facing.
Jan. 29, 2024
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In this episode, Paul Rothman, editor in chief of Security Business magazine, chats at the recent CES conference with Chris LaPré, Head of Technology for the Connectivity Standards...
Jan. 18, 2024
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In part two of our in-depth interview with renowned foreign intelligence expert Paul Joyal, SIW editor Steve Lasky and Joyal discuss the cyber aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war...
Jan. 10, 2024
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Paul Joyal discusses the Russia-Ukraine war, the increased usage of drone technology both to combat Russian incursion and to serve Russian military interests, and the harrowing...
Dec. 28, 2023
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Lynn Mattice, President and Founder of the National Economic Security Alliance (NESA), discusses the importance of comprehensive risk management platforms and how organizations...
Dec. 19, 2023
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Paul Joyal, a former federal law enforcement officer who has more than 45 years of experience in security and intelligence, talks with SecurityInfoWatch about the state of the...
Dec. 19, 2023
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Steve Lasky, editorial director for the Security Group at Endeavor Business Media, talks with Lynn Mattice, President and founder of the National Economic Security Alliance (NESA...
Dec. 1, 2023
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With cybersecurity challenges growing and hitting more companies, IndustryWeek gathered a panel earlier this month of the best and brightest editors from our parent company to...
Nov. 22, 2023
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Evan Bernstein, CEO and National Director of Community Security Service (CSS), discusses the recent spike in antisemitic violence, the role of public figures and influencers in...
Nov. 9, 2023
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Steve Lasky hosts an in-depth discussion with Evan Bernstein, CEO and National Director of Community Security Service (CSS) – an American nonprofit organization that provides ...
Oct. 16, 2023
Webinar Recap Cannabis Retail
While the cannabis industry continues to expand into an economic powerhouse, more stores and dispensaries look to shore up their defenses. A heavily regulated and high-risk product...
Oct. 9, 2023
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Jon Polly utilizes his knowledge of past security trends to analyze the impact that regulating artificial intelligence and the expansion of digital twins will have on the industry...
Sept. 22, 2023
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This episode will discuss industry trends and technologies that are driving security, compliance, and retail-loss issues with cannabis dispensaries.
Sept. 20, 2023
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For this episode, host Steve Lasky, Endeavor Business Media Security Group editorial director, discusses trends and technologies being driven by policy and governance with Jon...
Aug. 14, 2023
Webinar Recap School Security (1)
In this episode of SecurityDNA, join host Steve Lasky of SecurityInfoWatch and Max Schachter, a school safety advocate and founder of Safe Schools for Alex, for an important discussion...
Aug. 3, 2023
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In this episode of SecurityDNA, join host Steve Lasky of SecurityInfoWatch and guest Will Knehr, senior manager of information assurance and data privacy at i-PRO Americas.
July 24, 2023
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During this recent episode of Security DNA, join host Steve Lasky of SecurityInfoWatch and guest Andrew Elvish of Genetec as they dive deep into the dynamic trends and technologies...
July 12, 2023
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In this month’s episode of Security DNA, join SecurityInfoWatch host Steve Lasky and guest Bob Hayes on a trip through time as he documents his time in the security field.
July 6, 2023
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National school safety advocate Max Schachter talks about losing his son in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting and his mission to provide the current school safety...
June 27, 2023
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Will Knehr of i-PRO discusses the most pressing threats that go beyond the headlines, the growth of Zero Trust initiatives and how end-user and systems integrators can make sure...
June 9, 2023
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Andrew Elvish, Genetec's Vice President of Marketing, talks with SIW editorial director Steve Lasky about various dynamic trends and technologies affecting the current state of...
May 24, 2023
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In this episode, SecurityInfoWatch.com talks with Bob Hayes, managing director of the Security Executive Council, about the evolution of security programs and services over the...
May 10, 2023
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Steve Lasky discusses the massive changes that have occurred in the security industry in the last 30 years, and previews our first Security DNA podcast interview with Security...
April 28, 2023
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The aim of the Security DNA podcast is to provide detailed, actionable information of value to security professionals, including industry news, trends and analysis, technology...
Feb. 28, 2023