Best Brendan Howard Podcasts (2024)

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Times Are Changing: Bank Robberies, Career Transitions, and Security Lawsuits 32:14

41m ago32:14

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It’s not quite like the movies—bank robberies are still a regular challenge for security professionals, but theft trends continue to change as robbers seek faster, more convenient ways to get cash, says Robert Ross, VP of security and office services at Gate City Bank. Also in this episode of SM Highlights, learn how to improve your transition from…

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Mean Farmer: What The Hell Is Going On? 2:24

2d ago2:24

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This week on the Mean Farmer Show: What the hell is going on?By Otis Twelve

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Mean Farmer: Bungee Jumping 2:22

15d ago2:22

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This week on the Mean Farmer Show: Let's jump off the barn!By Otis Twelve

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Mean Farmer: GOP Convention 2:21

16d ago2:21

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This week on the Mean Farmer Show: Time to head to San Diego for the GOP convention!By Otis Twelve

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Chase Center + Summer Update 21:53

19d ago21:53

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Summer greetings from Acquired! Two items for this “mini-episode”: Tickets are now available for our live show at Chase Center in San Francisco, with special guests including Mark Zuckerberg (!). The show is Tuesday, September 10th, with doors opening at 5 PM for an hour of mingling with other listeners before the show starts at 6 PM. Huge thank yo…

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Bonus: What Advances in Autonomous Vehicles Mean for Security 17:28

20d ago17:28

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From robots to drones to autonomous cars, AVs present threats, challenges, and opportunities for security professionals worldwide. In this special bonus podcast, sponsored by the ASIS Foundation, a trio of researchers shares their perspectives and findings after conducting a meticulous study into current and potential use cases for autonomous vehic…

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Mean Farmer: Running For President 1:53

29d ago1:53

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This week on the Mean Farmer Show: The Mean Farmer is running for President!By Otis Twelve

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August 2024: Get Ahead of Crises with Teams, Derisking, and Robots 38:32

29d ago38:32

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If your organization keeps getting blindsided with crises, it’s time to revise your crisis management program to get out in front of problems faster, improve your communication, and leverage more strategic viewpoints, says Erik Antons, CPP, PSP. Also in this episode of SM Highlights, dig into performing supply chain due diligence and setting standa…

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 10) 3:40

15d ago3:40

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Chapter 10: The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game, or The Dogs Shut UpBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 9) 3:25

1M ago3:25

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Chapter 9: What’s Japanese For Nine?By Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Microsoft Volume II 4:51:31

22d ago4:51:31

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In 1999, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world. And in 2019, Microsoft became the most valuable company in the world, again. But… what happened in the twenty years in between? The answer, as we discovered in our research, is probably not what you think. In this episode we explore and analyze the browser wars and the DOJ case, Wind…

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 8) 3:35

1M ago3:35

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Chapter 8: The Fellowship Of The RingBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 7) 4:15

1M ago4:15

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Chapter 7: What Quantity of Monetary Exchange Is Required To Gain Possession Of The Carnivorous Quadruped Canine Visible Through The Transparent Silicate Display Device?By Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 6) 3:15

1M ago3:15

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Chapter 6: Sushi, Sushi, Who’s Got The Sushi or Brother Can You Spare A Yen?By Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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July 2024: Fakes, Frauds, and How Preparedness Pays Off 27:32

2M ago27:32

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If you were publicly depicted in a compromising position—even if the depiction is fake—it can result in emotional trauma. Bruce Blythe from R3 Continuum explains how to prepare to support victims of deepfakes. Glenn Schoen from Boardroom@Crisis shares how counterfeiting and fraud affect food and beverage companies worldwide. Security can help prote…

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 5) 3:20

2M ago3:20

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Chapter 5: Macbeth Act IV Scene IBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Bonus: What AI Means for Security Professionals 15:35

2M ago15:35

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What opportunities and risks does artificial intelligence (AI) present to the security profession? In this special episode of SM Highlights, Brendan Howard speaks with two researchers behind Artificial Intelligence and Security: Opportunities and Implications, a report published in 2021 by the ASIS Foundation. Join us to break down the differences …

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 4) 2:55

2M ago2:55

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Chapter 4: Godzilla Meets LassieBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 3) 3:25

2M ago3:25

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Chapter 3: Lullabowwow of BroadwayBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Starbucks (with Howard Schultz) 3:15:14

2M ago3:15:14

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Starbucks. You’d be hard pressed to name any brand that’s more ubiquitous in the world today. With nearly half a billion global customer purchases per week across its stores and 3rd party retail channels, a significant portion of the human population gets their daily fix in the green and white paper cup. (Including our own Ben Gilbert who famously …

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 2) 3:10

2M ago3:10

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Chapter 2: Gone With The Wind ChimesBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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June 2024: Preparing for Major Events, from Olympics to Active Assailant Events 20:15

3M ago20:15

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Summer 2024 is a busy one for security professionals in Europe, with the Olympics kicking off next month in France. Harry Arruda joins this SM Highlights episode to explain how traditional concentric circles of protection around event venues become extra complicated when set in the midst of residences, businesses, and pedestrian zones in Paris. The…

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Lance Stallion, Radio Detective: The Case of the Barking Dogs (Chapter 1) 3:45

3M ago3:45

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The beginning of a 10-part Lance Stallion adventure! Chapter 1: The Start of The Case of the Barking DogsBy Diver Dan Doomey & Otis Twelve

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3X 3:45

3M ago3:45

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had been invited for tea by Glorf's parents!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3W 3:15

3M ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had swung in too close to a black hole!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3V 3:30

3M ago3:30

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had been munching Dead Martian Dog biscuits!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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May 2024: Friendlier Security, Nastier Workplaces, and Surprising Zoo Security 36:43

4M ago36:43

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What if museum security personnel were also approachable, friendly, and able to answer questions about the art? Doug Beaver, CPP, from the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C., walks SM Highlights host Brendan Howard through his concierge security program. But what if your workplace is anything but friendly and approachable? Sar…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3U 2:40

4M ago2:40

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack was shocked by the astounding news that Stupid Larry had contracted the dreaded disease Rabbithead and was not long for this world!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3T 3:35

4M ago3:35

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack was shocked by the astounding news that Stupid Larry had contracted the dreaded disease Rabbithead and was not long for this world!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Microsoft Volume I 4:23:10

4M ago4:23:10

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Microsoft. After nearly a decade of Acquired episodes, we are finally ready to tackle the most valuable company ever created. The company that put a computer on every desk and in every home. The company that invented the software business model. The company that so thoroughly and completely dominated every conceivable competitor that the United Sta…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3S 2:50

4M ago2:50

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack was exploring the outermost reaches of the galaxy!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3R 3:15

4M ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack was assigned to take a refresher course on coping with some of the unseen dangers of daring space adventures!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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April 2024: Meeting the Moment with AI; Plus Fighting Complacency with Ongoing Security Hardening 26:53

5M ago26:53

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With brand new legislation out of the European Union shaking up artificial intelligence (AI) applications, what does this mean for security practitioners and companies? Mark Mullison, chief technology officer at Allied Universal, helps podcast host Brendan Howard wade through the new territory. Also in this episode, sponsored by BeamUP, David Harri…

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3Q 3:15

4M ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had landed on the planet Woo! Woo! which appeared to be completely uninhabited!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3P 3:15

5M ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack had subdued the rebellious Ice Cream People of Planet 31!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Space Commander Wack: Episode 3O 3:15

5M ago3:15

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Last time, you remember, Space Commander Wack was on his way to the only planet left because there was nowhere else to go!By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Renaissance Technologies 3:10:19

5M ago3:10:19

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Renaissance Technologies is the best performing investment firm of all time. And yet no one at RenTec would consider themselves an “investor”, at least in any traditional sense of the word. It’d rather be more accurate to call them scientists — scientists who’ve discovered a system of math, computers and artificial intelligence that has evolved int…

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Dr. Bud Natural: Shrimp Are Small 1:17

5M ago1:17

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Is it true that shrimp are small?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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March 2024: The Next Evolution of Cyber Guidance, Plus How COVID Changed K-12 Behavioral Assessments 24:36

6M ago24:36

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Wondering where to start with cybersecurity management? For the past 10 years, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework has been an essential guiding document. Now, NIST released a revamped version of the CSF. Security Management Senior Editor Megan Gates explains what changes this new edition of the gold standard for cybersecurity best practices brings fo…

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Dr. Bud Natural: Endangered Species 2:10

5M ago2:10

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Just what is an endangered species?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Dr. Bud Natural: Hubble 2:25

6M ago2:25

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Is the Hubble space telescope spying on me?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Hermès 4:09:36

6M ago4:09:36

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In luxury, there’s Hermès… and there’s everyone else. Stewarded by one French family over six generations, Hermès sells the absolute pinnacle of the French luxury dream. Loyal clients will wait years simply for the opportunity to buy one of the company’s flagship Birkin or Kelly bags. Unlike every other luxury brand, Hermès: Doesn’t increase supply…

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Dr. Bud Natural: Animal Nudism 1:59

6M ago1:59

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! If animals don't wear clothes, why do we have to?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Dr. Bud Natural: Chuck Holes 1:27

6M ago1:27

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Where do chuck holes come from?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Dr. Bud Natural: Fluoridation 1:47

6M ago1:47

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Is fluoride in the drinking water dangerous to brain cells?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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February 2024: Ready for Naloxone? Plus, Protest Prep and Big Picture Risks to the Electric Grid 29:38

7M ago29:38

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The United States has been affected by hundreds of thousands of opioid-related overdose deaths in recent decades, with profound effects on communities. Now, first responders and civilians have access to a simple medication that can help rescue people experiencing an opioid overdose; security professionals need to be prepared to use it, says David V…

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Dr. Bud Natural: Vampires 1:52

7M ago1:52

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Are there really such things as vampires?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Dr. Bud Natural: Garbage 2:20

7M ago2:20

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Here's Dr. Bud Natural with another nature minute! Should we be worried about garbage?By Otis Twelve & Diver Dan Doomey

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Novo Nordisk (Ozempic) 3:44:55

7M ago3:44:55

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Last year Novo Nordisk, the Danish pharmaceutical company behind Ozempic and Wegovy, overtook LVMH to become Europe’s most valuable company. And the pull for Acquired to finally tackle healthcare (18% of US GDP!) became too strong for us to resist. While we didn’t know much about Novo Nordisk before diving in, our first thought was, “wow, seems lik…