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June 15, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
While June 1 marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season and Pacific typhoon season is already underway, natural disasters can wreak havoc across the globe year-round, catching organizations off guard and unprepared. From wildfires to earthquakes and tsunamis to tornadoes and other severe storms, the potential impact a natural disaster has on an organization is dependent on the depth and effectiveness of its emergency plans—for employees still working from home and those halfway around the world.
In our webinar, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
July 20, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
A rising China is posing a challenge to Western security and business interests. China’s provocative actions in the South China Sea, specifically those directed at Taiwan, have created a heightened sense of uncertainty in the region and the potential for conflict that may draw in the United States. On the ground, the Chinese government’s actions against the minority Uyghur population in Xinjiang province have prompted concerns about a genocide and sourcing products produced by forced labor. Online, China’s Great Firewall bans a range of platforms developed in the United States and Europe, including Facebook and Twitter, and Chinese hackers routinely steal U.S. intellectual property and sensitive business data. All the while, a heavy veil of censorship prevents those in China from accessing the full picture. Western businesses, in particular, must carefully navigate this tricky landscape.
In this webinar, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
September 14, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
Cyberattacks of all degrees of severity have skyrocketed over the past year. With 50% more cyberattacks per week on corporate networks in 2021 as compared to the previous year*, businesses—as well as hospitals, state and local governments and law enforcement agencies—have been the target of rogue states or lone hackers. Even individuals are being targeted, falling victim to online scams or unwillingly having their Personal Identifiable Information sold on the dark web.
In this webinar, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
*https://www.cybersecurityintelligence.com/blog/corporate-cyber-attacks-up-50-last-year-6069.html
November 2, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
Asset security today is so much more than physical guards and cameras. New advances in AI have improved monitoring, surveillance, and response times. On the flip side, advances in technology are being exploited by malign actors. To properly secure businesses and assets, leaders must understand the current security landscape and threats, as well as best practices when it comes to selecting asset security equipment and providers.
In this webinar, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
December 14, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EST)
As corporate leaders attempt to keep their business operations running smoothly and safely, regional conflicts continue to unfold, crime is at record levels, natural disasters are more frequent and destructive, supply chains have been disrupted, and the prospect of new variants of the coronavirus loom. This begs the question—what does the current threat landscape mean for you and your business as we head into the year ahead?
In our final webinar of the year, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
May 18, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
While travel bookings continue to trend upward, not all employees around the globe are back on the road. The “stops and starts” caused by COVID-19 variants, combined with the uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine, have travelers weighing the risk of booking now or waiting a little longer. New travel rules and regulations aside, there are evolving security and health risks that your travelers need to be aware of to ensure a safe and successful trip.
In our webinar, Global Guardian’s panel of experts will:
COO, Global Guardian
Mark Post is the COO of Global Guardian responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions of the company. Mark retired from the CIA after 26 years of service in the Directorate of Operations, which included fifteen years overseas. Prior to his retirement, Mark held the Chief of Operations role in the South and Central Asia Mission Center. In addition, throughout his service, he held key leadership assignments including Deputy Division Chief, Africa, Chief of Station, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Africa, and Deputy Chief of Station, South Asia. Mark holds a BA from Washington State University.
SASITHORN MOYSenior Vice President and Global Head of Physical Security, Blackstone
Sas Moy is a Senior Vice President and Global Head of Physical Security at Blackstone. She is responsible for leading Blackstone’s physical security program to drive innovation that reduces risk to the firm.
Prior to joining Blackstone in 2022, Ms. Moy worked at Goldman Sachs for 13 years, where she served as Chief of Staff in the Office of Global Security and focused on global operational and technology strategic initiatives. Prior to Goldman Sachs, she served as a Vice President at Lehman Brothers and Barclays Capital, where she oversaw business continuity and partnered with key incident support areas including global security, real estate, facilities and information technology to enhance the firm’s resilience.
Ms. Moy received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems from Baruch College.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Medical Director, Global Guardian
Dr. Weisenfeld received her Master's in Public Health from San Diego State University and her Medical Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine. Currently Dr. Weisenfeld holds faculty positions in emergency medicine and serves as the Medical Director for Global Guardian. She brings a wealth of knowledge to her roles, with over 25 years of experience in emergency medicine in both community and academic institutions, as well as extensive experience in travel medicine. Dr. Weisenfeld is also a published author in medical text material. She has completed extensive world travel, spending significant time in five of the seven continents.
MICHAEL BALLARDDirector of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for providing clients with Global Guardian's intelligence report updates and real-time alerts. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
April 6, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its subsequent decoupling from the West emphasize the need for companies to review their duty of care policies and ensure their emergency response plans are both comprehensive and can be enacted in an instant. Drawing on learnings from the current situation in Ukraine, during this webinar, our speakers:
COO, Global Guardian
Mark Post is the COO of Global Guardian responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions of the company. Mark retired from the CIA after 26 years of service in the Directorate of Operations, which included fifteen years overseas. Prior to his retirement, Mark held the Chief of Operations role in the South and Central Asia Mission Center. In addition, throughout his service, he held key leadership assignments including Deputy Division Chief, Africa, Chief of Station, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Africa, and Deputy Chief of Station, South Asia. Mark holds a BA from Washington State University.
ALFRED BERGBAUERHead of Multinational, Captives, Programs & TPA Services, The Hartford
Alfred Bergbauer is the Head of Multinational, Captives, Programs & TPA Services (Middle and Large Commercial) at The Hardford. Prior to this position, Bergbauer served as Head of Multinational Underwriting, overseeing The Hartford's International Choice portfolio of insurance products for U.S. organizations with global operations and risks. Bergbauer joined The Hartford with nearly 30 years of executive, risk management and underwriting experience in international property and casualty insurance in the U.S., Hong Kong, the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China. Prior to joining The Hartford, Bergbauer held multinational and international casualty leadership roles with XL Catlin, Marsh USA, Inc., and ACE USA. Bergbauer holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Marietta College and a Master of Business Administration from Babson College.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
February 16, 2022 | 11:00 AM (EST)
Businesses are in a challenging position when it comes to operating in the year ahead. Corporate leaders must contend with the ever-changing pandemic along with a new threat landscape ripe with rising crime rates and disruption. If companies are to operate safely and effectively in this constantly evolving environment, they must be prepared, protected, and agile.
In this webinar, experts examined the top five risks to business operations in 2022. These risks range from the potential for regional conflict that has the power to disrupt travel, damage supply chains, and imperil the lives of personnel, to cybercrime that can disrupt a company’s operations and inflict severe financial loss. Our experts also offered suggestions on how to best mitigate the disruptions caused by these risks and what companies can do to better protect themselves and their employees.
COO, Global Guardian
Mark Post is the COO of Global Guardian responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions of the company. Mark retired from the CIA after 26 years of service in the Directorate of Operations, which included fifteen years overseas. Prior to his retirement, Mark held the Chief of Operations role in the South and Central Asia Mission Center. In addition, throughout his service, he held key leadership assignments including Deputy Division Chief, Africa, Chief of Station, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Africa, and Deputy Chief of Station, South Asia. Mark holds a BA from Washington State University.
CHERYL STEELEVP of Global Security & Resilience (Chief Security Officer), Starbucks Coffee Company
Cheryl Steele is the Vice President of Global Security & Resilience (Chief Security Officer) at Starbucks Coffee Company, a global fortune 150 company operating more than 30,000 retail locations in over 80 markets around the world. In this capacity, Cheryl oversees safety and security operations, including executive protection, physical security infrastructure, occupational health and safety and supply chain security. Cheryl also leads the company’s crisis management and business continuity practice, leveraging a network of intelligence experts to identify and escalate future risks and frame an enterprise-level perspective. Based in Seattle, her team includes partners in Hong Kong, London, and Shanghai.
Cheryl’s career spans executive and management roles across the private and public sectors. Her background includes leadership of business development for Fleishman Hillard and directing Booz Allen Hamilton’s work at the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and special projects for the U.S. Special Operations community. At Booz Allen, Cheryl contributed to the establishment of the Secretary of State’s Office of Global Partnership Initiatives and the launch of the Global Counterterrorism Forum. Cheryl is a former diplomat at the U.S. Department of State with domestic and overseas assignments in the Middle East and multiple tours directly supporting the now head of the CIA, William J. Burns. She has resided in both Egypt and Jordan and works to maintain her Arabic language skills.
Steele serves on the Extended Executive Board of the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and is a member of the International Security Management Association (ISMA). She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the World Affairs Council, Seattle. Cheryl is a native of Massachusetts. She has her BA from Hobart & William Smith Colleges and an MA in Political Science from Columbia University in the City of New York.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Director of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for providing clients with Global Guardian's intelligence report updates and real-time alerts. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
December 14, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EST)
During the past couple months, we saw a reopening of international borders, easing of lockdowns, rising vaccination rates, and declining infection and death rates from COVID-19, which kicked off a surge in foreign and domestic travel. Now, as companies around the world start to plan for the return of corporate travel—determining the safest way to put employees back on the road again—we are faced with navigating the unknown and complexities of a recently emerged variant of concern, Omicron.
Watch this on-demand webinar where our panel of experts took a close look at the current travel security and safety conditions, the evolution of corporate duty of care during COVID-19, and how to use lessons learned from the past two years to best prepare for the road ahead.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
KARL HOPKINSPartner and Global Chief Security Officer, Dentons
Karl V. Hopkins is a partner and Dentons' Global Chief Security Officer where he is responsible for managing the security for the world's largest law firm. Karl also chairs the Dentons Intelligence and Strategic Services Group, co-chairs the Global Security Risk Committee, serves on the Global Management Committee, and reports to the Global Board.
Karl counsels the Firm on international strategy, business and political intelligence, and security and threat analysis. In addition, he provides strategic advice to the Firm's clients regarding their global operations, including the performance of due diligence and compliance investigations, physical and cyber security assessments, country and political risk assessments, and threat analyses. This includes providing enterprise risk management and organizational resiliency advice.
Karl also provides clients with strategic and legal advice regarding crisis and incident response. He has managed various types of crises, including physical security breaches and cyber incidents, insider threats and reputational impacts. He also assists clients with the formulation and implementation of communication and crisis management policies and protocols. Karl is also known for his unconventional tabletop exercises, based entirely on real-life events, threat intelligence, and his client’s sectoral weaknesses.
ZANE WILMANSManaging Director, Protexx Risk Management PVT LTD
Zane Wilmans is a well recognized figure in the security industry in India and the Asian sub continent and the Managing Director of Protexx Risk Management. Having been based in Mumbai, India for over a decade, his company has worked on multiple high profile Indian big league sporting seasons and events, including heading the Premier league tennis tournament Security across four continents. During the Mumbai terror attacks on 26/11 he was one of seven South African security specialists that was involved in saving 150 people from the burning wreck of the famous Taj Hotel which was heavily publicized in many media outlets across the world.
Zane continues to lead teams protecting top executives of Fortune 500 companies through to high profile celebrities and sports stars all over the world with a heavy and dominant focus on India with a team of over 120 executive protectors, a training school, and cyber division all based in India. Zane has been featured in Forbes magazine and numerous other high profile publications, including news outlets and best selling books. He is a sought after guest speaker and is often featured on news channels to give unique insights and commentary on unfolding world events, specifically on the Indian Sub continent.
MICHAEL BALLARDDirector of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for all COVID-19 intel report updates and has been providing regular reports to clients since the first case was reported. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
December 1, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EST)
Global Guardian CEO Dale Buckner discusses the past 20 months with a focus on the titanic shifts happening in the security, intelligence and medical industries, with special guest Global Guardian Medical Director, Shelly Weisenfeld. During this 45-minute on-demand webinar, Dale shares insight on what has failed and what has changed forever as we look ahead to 2022.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion.
Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
November 9, 2021 | 01:00 PM (EST)
Whether it is an active shooter event or a high-profile terrorist attack, being prepared and knowing how to respond to a large-scale security incident is critical to your organization and employees. Fostering such skills is part of a company’s duty of care.
We invite you to watch our webinar, “Preparing for and Responding to a Mass Casualty Event". During this virtual event, our experts who have diverse security and victim assistance backgrounds from within the FBI and private sector offered training tips and advice for how to respond to mass casualty events, including an overview of what to expect from law enforcement in their crisis response and investigation, how companies should be prepared to offer victim assistance, and how businesses and individuals can better plan and prepare for such incidents. At the end of the webinar, you can expect to:
Mike McGarrity, ModeratorVP of Global Risk Services, Global Guardian
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
Former Assistant Director - FBI Victim Services Division
Kathryn M. Turman served as the Assistant Director over the FBI Victim Services Division (VSD) from 2002 – 2020. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller brought Ms. Turman to the FBI several months after the September 11th attacks with the mission to establish a robust, professional victim services program. Beginning with six employees in 2002, the FBI VSD is now uniquely comprised of more than 300 full time victim specialists, terrorism victim services coordinators, child/adolescent forensic interviewers, child victim services coordinators, an international hostage family engagement team, and operational psychologists. In 2005, Ms. Turman established a terrorism and mass casualty Victim Services Response Team (VSRT) that has responded to more than 30 terrorism and mass violence events across the U.S., from the Virginia Tech shooting to El Paso Walmart shooting.
Prior to joining the FBI, Ms. Turman served in the Department of Justice as Director of the Missing and Exploited Children’s Program, Chief of the Victim Witness Assistance Unit in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, and Principal Deputy Director and Director of the Office for Victims of Crime. She began her federal service career on Capitol Hill in 1987 as an aide to the late Senator John Heinz.
Ms. Turman served on national task forces and advisory committees including the Federal Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, the National Commission on the Future of DNA Evidence, the White House Hostage Policy Review, National Forensic Science Commission, the Scientific Working Group on Medical-Legal Death Investigation, and the Federal Interagency Working Group on Pandemic Influenza and At-Risk Individuals. She also served on the board of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children. Ms. Turman received the Edmund J. Randolph Award, the highest honor provided by the Department of Justice, in 2000 for her work with Pan Am 103 families. She is also the recipient of the Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service, two National Crime Victim Services Awards, two National Intelligence Meritorious Medals, and Presidential Rank Awards for both Meritorious and Distinguished Service.
Ms. Turman retired from federal service in June 2020. She has worked as a volunteer on victim-related strategy development and training for the Urban Institute, Leadership in Counterterrorism, the European Centre of Expertise for Victims of Terrorism, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police, Toronto and Ontario police services, and New South Wales police service. She serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children and mentors college students seeking careers in victim services.
Michael McPhersonSpecial Agent In Charge, Tampa Field Office, FBI
Michael McPherson is special agent in charge of the FBI’s Tampa Field Office in Florida. Prior to this role, Mr. McPherson was the acting deputy assistant director of the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Mr. McPherson joined the FBI as a special agent in 1997. He was first assigned to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force in the New York Field Office, investigating Colombian drug trafficking organizations. In 2004, he was transferred to the San Juan Field Office in Puerto Rico, where he served on the Violent Crimes Task Force. He was a member of the SWAT team in New York and San Juan.
Mr. McPherson was promoted to a supervisory special agent in 2005 and served in the Counterterrorism Division at Headquarters. He became a unit chief and provided oversight of U.S.-based international terrorism investigations for one region of the country. He transferred to the Tampa Field Office in 2008 as the supervisor of the Joint Terrorism Task Force for Domestic Terrorism.
Mr. McPherson was named an assistant special agent in charge at the Washington Field Office in 2015, supervising U.S.-based international terrorism investigations in Washington and Northern Virginia. He was transferred back to Headquarters in 2016 as a section chief in the Counterterrorism Division. He provided support, coordination, and oversight of the FBI’s U.S.-based international terrorism investigations. He also served as the division’s acting deputy assistant director. Prior to joining the FBI, Mr. McPherson served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 10 years. He is a certified intelligence officer and is fluent in Spanish.
CEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion.
Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
September 30, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
Insurance policy? Check. Covered in a crisis? Not quite so fast. While insurance serves a purpose and mitigates risk financially, oftentimes, standard insurance policies have limitations when responding to an individual or corporate travelers in the event of an emergency—natural or manmade. As the travel world slowly reopens, watch our recent webinar to better understand how individuals and organizations can learn from the past year and a half to ensure their insurance policies support them in an emergency situation. Our panel of experts offer tips on what to look for when reviewing policies, how to know what is covered or not, and how should organizations think about their Duty of Care program to ensure their employees stay safe at home and abroad.
Vice President of Marketing, Global Guardian
Shannon Scully is Vice President of Marketing at Global Guardian. She has over 10 years of marketing experience and has worked in the retail, hospitality, sports, and security industries. Prior to her role at Global Guardian, she was Vice President of Marketing at The Bay Club Company, a hospitality company, and founded Footprint Marketing Consultancy, which specializes in hospitality, wellness, travel, leisure and sports service marketing. In her role at Global Guardian, she leads the marketing strategy for the company, including overseeing the roll-out of products and services, earned media efforts, and new business opportunities. She holds a BA from University of California, Berkeley where she was on the Cal Softball team.
NARA RODRIGUESAVP, Account Executive, Lockton Companies
Nara Rodrigues is an Insurance Consultant with 10 years of experience, holding an MBA, and two insurance designations. Over the course of her career, she has worked in all three main insurance segments: insurance carriers, wholesale brokerage and retail brokerage, and has developed relevant and dependable relationships within the market. Currently, she serves the insurance market as an Assistant Vice-Present and Account Executive at Lockton Companies where she is responsible for creating and implementing a client’s overall risk-transfer strategy and placing comprehensive Property & Casualty solutions for her national and global clients. She has helped her executives navigate through the insurance areas of M&As, IPOs, claims and crisis. Nara’s previous experience with financial insurance lines gives her the ability to approach a client’s insurance program in a holistic manner when drafting or restructuring it with dynamic clients. Currently the majority of Nara’s client portfolio consists of technology clients in the security, IT and education space. Prior to Lockton, Nara worked with a broad range of companies in the technology, healthcare and quasi-governmental industry. She is a registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU) and Associate in Surplus Lines Insurance (ASLI). Nara holds a MBA from George Washington University and a BS from Liberty University.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
President of Speciality Risk and Response, Global Guardian
Spencer Livingston is President of Specialty Risk and Response Division at Global Guardian. In his role, Spencer oversees complex medical air and ground evacuations, Kidnap and Ransom solutions, and Global Guardian’s Air Ambulance division. Spencer has over 10 years of experience in the corporate and private equity sector and previously held operational and business development roles at Basin Holdings, The Blackstone Group, and Pine Brook Road Partners. Spencer holds a BA from Harvard University.
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August 17, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
As the Delta variant spreads and COVID-19 lingers, there is an unparalleled degree of risk and complexity to operating across the globe. Amid the pandemic, we are continuing to see a number of social, political, environmental, and economic issues emerge—how do these affairs impact your current and long-term business operations?
View the recording to hear from our panel of experts as they discuss current global affairs, including:
DEVI SRIDHARProfessor of Global Health, University of Edinburgh
Devi Sridhar is a Professor at the University of Edinburgh where she holds a Personal Chair in Global Public Health. She is Founding Director of the Global Health Governance Programme and holds a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award. Recipient of a Rhodes scholarship, Devi holds an MPhil and a DPhil from Oxford University as well as a B.S. from the University of Miami's Honors Medical Program. Prior to her appointment at Edinburgh, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at All Souls College, Oxford University and an Associate Professor in Global Health Politics and Fellow at Wolfson College, Oxford University. Devi is the author of two books—"Governing Global Health: Who Runs the World and Why?" (OUP, 2017) and "The Battle against Hunger: Choice, Circumstance and the World Bank" (OUP, 2007)—and has published her work in Nature, Science, the New England Journal of Medicine, the Lancet and the British Medical Journal. Devi is a regular media commentator on global public health issues and serves as a member of the Scottish Government's COVID-19 advisory group. To view Devi’s affiliations, click here.
COO, Global Guardian
Mark Post is the COO of Global Guardian responsible for overseeing all administrative and operational functions of the company. Mark retired from the CIA after 26 years of service in the Directorate of Operations, which included fifteen years overseas. Prior to his retirement, Mark held the Chief of Operations role in the South and Central Asia Mission Center. In addition, throughout his service, he held key leadership assignments including Deputy Division Chief, Africa, Chief of Station, the Balkans, the Caucasus, and Africa, and Deputy Chief of Station, South Asia. Mark holds a BA from Washington State University.
AMANDA GORSKISenior Cybersecurity Analyst
Amanda Gorski is a Veteran of the Marine Corps intelligence community with a unique skill set developed over nearly 20 years of supporting the Department of Defense and Intelligence Agencies. Ms. Gorski has provided expert-level personnel, physical, and cybersecurity guidance to multiple organizations, including Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Agile IT Synergy.
In early 2019, Ms. Gorski founded GSec LLC to aid micro and small businesses in developing their cyber programs and protecting their assets. Amanda and her team apply military-grade experience and knowledge to the needs of non-profit agencies, individuals, business owners, and DoD support contractors. In addition, Amanda is also a Program Manager for a reputable Managed Security Services Provider and a Cybersecurity SME for the USSOCOM Command Surgeon’s Office.
Ms. Gorski graduated Summa Cum Laude from Strayer University in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems & Cybersecurity Management.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Director of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for providing clients with Global Guardian's intelligence report updates and real-time alerts. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
June 30, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
From robust tracking and monitoring software to securing your office with smart cameras, the technology you use to operate your business and home safely is constantly evolving—and with it the need to assess its effectiveness and question its security. How and what technology are you utilizing to help secure your business? Is it effective when something goes wrong?
Watch the recording of our webinar, Emerging Security Trends in 2021, where our experts took a close look at emerging security trends and offered advice on how to get the most out of the technology you use every day.
MIKE MCGARRITYVP of Global Risk Services, Global Guardian
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian an international security and crisis response firm. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
CEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
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CHIP BUSKERHead of Security, The Hendrick Companies
Chip Busker is the owner of RFB Security Consulting and RFB & Associates Private investigations, currently overseeing security for the Hendrick Companies, including Hendrick Automotive, Motorsports, Aviation and Marine. He is also the Armed Security Officer for Hendrick Aviation. As a consultant, he has worked with numerous companies, including Anheuser Busch, Coca Cola Bottling Consolidated, Snyder’s Lance, and numerous law firms, handling security issues and human resource investigations. Prior to consulting in the security space, Chip spent over 20 years in law enforcement, with 17 of those years in narcotics investigations. He was involved in numerous undercover operations and Federal investigations involving drug trafficking. During that time, Chip was also a certified instructor for the North Carolina Justice Academy, as well as a Spanish translator. He retired from law enforcement in 2007 as a sergeant.
TONY STRICKLANDCSO, CSL
Tony Strickland is Chief Security Officer of CSL Limited, a global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines, including those that treat hemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. In this role, Tony has responsibility for protecting the company’s people, intellectual property and supply chain, as well as incident management and investigations. He is responsible for the physical protection of all of CSL’s 300-plus locations in more than 35 countries, including manufacturing sites, laboratories, its growing network of CSL Plasma collection centers, and world headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
Since joining CSL as its first-ever Chief Security Officer, Tony has been the architect of the company’s protection strategy, related governance frameworks and enterprise security risk-assessment processes. He also has built the organization’s global, enterprise-wide Security team from the ground up to support both of CSL’s operating businesses, which include CSL Behring, one of the world’s largest biotherapeutics companies, and Seqirus, the second-largest influenza vaccine provider in the world and a leader in pandemic preparedness.
Most recently, Tony has played a crucial role in CSL’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, leading the company’s Global Crisis Management Team and helping to ensure the continuity of business operations and CSL’s ability to deliver on its promise to patients and improving public health.
Prior to joining CSL, Tony managed global supply chain security at Hasbro. In that role, he was responsible for the management of Hasbro’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Additionally, he was responsible for a number of related security initiatives and providing direction for global partners, conducting supply chain investigations, and managing security training programs.
Previously, Tony also held various progressively senior roles with Matson Logistics and Wal-Mart, where he had responsibilities for operations management, quality and business development. His diverse experience has given him a strong understanding of business risks and how to align security organizational strategies.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security from Eastern Kentucky University and various security certifications.
May 26, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations and noticeable slowing of infection and death rates raises the inevitable question: Is it safe to travel again? Will a shot in the arm be enough to boost confidence to travel and help the industry get back on its feet again? While leisure travel may soon pick up, there are signs that more profitable business travel may lag. What about the security challenges created by putting health information on “vaccine passports”?
Watch our webinar, “Return to Travel: Security and Safety Tips in the COVID-19 Era,” where our experts discussed the implications of recent developments and offered tips on how to travel safely during a pandemic.
MIKE MCGARRITYVP of Global Risk Services, Global Guardian
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian an international security and crisis response firm. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
Co-President & Owner, Valerie Wilson Travel
Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg knows that to keep up with the travel industry’s continual change, as well as thrive in it, you must see opportunity everywhere and in everything. As Co-President & Owner at Valerie Wilson Travel, Jennifer’s forward-thinking approach and “challenge the status quo” mindset has helped to cement Valerie Wilson Travel as an industry leader. As the world navigated the COVID-19 pandemic, Jennifer’s hands-on leadership skills and passion helped VWT, its team, clients, and suppliers steer through the crisis with communication, clarity, and community. Jennifer’s commitment to the travel industry is tremendous, remaining actively engaged on top travel brands’ advisory boards, editorial advisory for periodicals, assisting with philanthropic and civic engagements, and is regularly asked to speak at both conferences and to the press as an expert in her field.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
DR. SHELLY WEISENFELD, M.D., M.P.H.Medical Director, Global Guardian
Dr. Weisenfeld received her Master's in Public Health from San Diego State University and her Medical Degree from the University of Alabama School of Medicine, where she graduated with honors. She has over 24 years of experience and brings a wealth of knowledge to her current roles. Currently Dr. Weisenfeld holds a faculty position in emergency medicine at a major academic facility and serves as the Medical Director for Global Guardian. She has also completed extensive world travel, including travel to Africa, Austria, Caribbean, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland, South America, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.
April 21, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
As a result of the pandemic, we are now spending more time online than ever. But working from home has made us increasingly vulnerable to cyber criminals and online scams. The recent SolarWinds software supply chain hack and Microsoft Server attack that compromised federal agencies and major tech companies shone a spotlight on the role played by rogue states like Russia and China in such cyberattacks.
Watch our webinar, “2021 Cyber Security Trends: How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization,” where industry experts analyzed the cybersecurity trends and offered solutions on how you can protect yourselves and your business.
MIKE MCGARRITYVP of Global Risk Services
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian an international security and crisis response firm. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
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Section Chief of the FBI’s Cyber Engagement and Intelligence Section
David Ring is the Section Chief of the FBI’s Cyber Engagement and Intelligence Section where he leads the FBI Cyber Division’s private sector engagement and cyber-criminal intelligence missions. Mr. Ring joined the FBI as an Intelligence Analyst in 2004, and was assigned to the Counterterrorism Division after completing training at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. Prior to joining the Cyber Division, Mr. Ring served in a variety of capacities in support of the Counterterrorism mission, including as an Intelligence Analyst in support of multiple counterterrorism investigations to include the 2010 Times Square attack and the Boston Marathon Bombing. Mr. Ring served as the FBI Counterterrorism Division’s Senior Liaison Officer to the National Counterterrorism Center before being promoted to Assistant Section Chief over the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism and Homegrown Violent Extremist intelligence program in 2018. Mr. Ring holds a Bachelor Degree from Dowling College in New York and a Master of Professional Studies in Homeland Security from Pennsylvania State University.
DALE BUCKNERCEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion. Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Jeffery StutzmanCISO, Global Guardian
Jeffery is a cyber security expert with over 30 years of experience. He oversees information security operations and Virtual Chief Information Security Officers protecting several high net worth families, and small and medium sized companies. He personally serves as the Virtual Chief Information Security Officer for Global Guardian, a Manhattan based Private Equity firm, a $3.5bn Oil and Gas, and for the US and LATAM risk operations for a 600,000-employee diversified services company. He has ‘boots on the ground’ risk management, cyber investigations and M&A experience in multiple high-risk cyber threat regions including China, Brazil, the Middle East, and South America. He holds a Bachelor's in Science from Excelsior College and MBA from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
March 16, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EDT)
The rise in crime that has accompanied the global pandemic and economic downturn has meant businesses are increasingly becoming targets for online and physical attacks. What can you do to prepare for such events and how can you minimize loss and damage? Our recent webinar answered these questions (and much more) as well as shared insights on how we protect our clients.
Unit Chief (UC) of the FBI’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Center (BTAC)
John Wyman is the Unit Chief (UC) of the FBI’s Behavioral Threat Assessment Center (BTAC), a national-level, multi-agency, multi-disciplinary Task Force focused on the prevention of terrorism and targeted violence through the application of behaviorally-based operational support, training and research. UC Wyman joined the FBI as a Special Agent in 1998 and he has spent substantially all of his FBI career working on counterterrorism (CT) and targeted violence prevention. During his career, UC Wyman successfully led and managed numerous investigations and operations, resulting in disrupted attacks, mitigated threats, and arrest/conviction. UC Wyman has served as Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) supervisor and the terrorism program coordinator (PCOR) in the FBI's Washington Field Office (WFO) and the FBI's Richmond Division. In addition, UC Wyman has worked as program manager within the FBI's Counterterrorism Division, served in a joint duty capacity at the Guantanamo Detainee Prosecution Task Force (GDPTF), and conducted numerous domestic and overseas deployments in support of FBI CT operations. UC Wyman is a two-time recipient of the prestigious FBI Director’s Award for Outstanding Counterterrorism Investigation and a three-time recipient of the Anti-Defamation League’s “Shield Award.”
CEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion.
Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Mike McGarrityVP of Global Risk Services, Global Guardian
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian an international security and crisis response firm. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
Director of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for providing clients with Global Guardian's intelligence report updates and real-time alerts. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
February 3, 2021 | 11:00 AM (EST)
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mexico’s economy was already struggling and the level of crime—particularly murders, kidnappings for ransom, and extortion—was rising sharply. In our first webinar of 2021, experts came together to examine the prevailing business, security, and public health landscape in Mexico. During the 60-minute discussion, we reviewed the challenges facing international businesses, supply chains, and travelers in the year ahead—and offered tips on how these challenges can be minimized, if not overcome.
CSO, CSL Limited
Tony Strickland is Chief Security Officer of CSL Limited, a global biotechnology company with a dynamic portfolio of life-saving medicines, including those that treat hemophilia and immune deficiencies, as well as vaccines to prevent influenza. In this role, Tony has responsibility for protecting the company’s people, intellectual property and supply chain, as well as incident management and investigations. He is responsible for the physical protection of all of CSL’s 300-plus locations in more than 35 countries, including manufacturing sites, laboratories, its growing network of CSL Plasma collection centers, and world headquarters in Melbourne, Australia.
Since joining CSL as its first-ever Chief Security Officer, Tony has been the architect of the company’s protection strategy, related governance frameworks and enterprise security risk-assessment processes. He also has built the organization’s global, enterprise-wide Security team from the ground up to support both of CSL’s operating businesses, which include CSL Behring, one of the world’s largest biotherapeutics companies, and Seqirus, the second-largest influenza vaccine provider in the world and a leader in pandemic preparedness.
Most recently, Tony has played a crucial role in CSL’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, leading the company’s Global Crisis Management Team and helping to ensure the continuity of business operations and CSL’s ability to deliver on its promise to patients and improving public health.
Prior to joining CSL, Tony managed global supply chain security at Hasbro. In that role, he was responsible for the management of Hasbro’s Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. Additionally, he was responsible for a number of related security initiatives and providing direction for global partners, conducting supply chain investigations, and managing security training programs.
Previously, Tony also held various progressively senior roles with Matson Logistics and Wal-Mart, where he had responsibilities for operations management, quality and business development. His diverse experience has given him a strong understanding of business risks and how to align security organizational strategies.
Tony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security from Eastern Kentucky University and various security certifications.
CEO and President, Global Guardian
Dale Buckner is the CEO of Global Guardian and has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012. He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar. Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion.
Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy. Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal.
Director of Intelligence, Global Guardian
Michael currently manages Global Guardian's intelligence network with international partners. He is responsible for all COVID-19 intel report updates and has been providing regular reports to clients since the first case was reported. Prior to joining the Global Guardian team, Michael was the former lead intelligence analyst for the North American region at UnitedHealth group. He holds a Master's Degree in International Affairs from the University of Kentucky, and Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Mary Washington.
Mike McGarrityVP of Global Risk Services, Global Guardian
Mike McGarrity is Vice President of Global Risk Services at Global Guardian an international security and crisis response firm. In this role, Mike works with Fortune 500 clients and organizations to provide comprehensive tailored security and crisis response solutions. With 28 years of public service, the last 23 years with the FBI, Mike has led teams at all levels to protect the American people. Mike most recently served as the FBI’s Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, with daily oversight of all counterterrorism operations in the FBI’s 56 field offices and almost 80 overseas offices. McGarrity was continuously recognized for his strategic vision and performance and has served in some of the FBI’s most challenging and critical positions, including serving as the squad supervisor of the FBI’s extraterritorial squad, Director of Counterterrorism at the White House National Security Council, first Director of the USG’s Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, Special Agent in Charge of the Criminal Division of the New York Field Office, and Assistant Director of Counterterrorism, the FBI’s priority mission. Prior to his career with the FBI, Mike was an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office. He has received numerous awards from the FBI, DOJ, CIA, and ODNI. Most notably, Mike is the recipient of the Presidential Rank Award – Distinguished where he was recognized for his strategic leadership and sustained efforts disrupting countless threats against America. A New Jersey native, McGarrity graduated from Delbarton School and holds certificates from Harvard and Northwestern. McGarrity obtained his undergraduate and law degree magma cum laude from The Catholic University of America.
