How does a centuries-old constitutional power continue to influence the modern balance of government? This week, Elisa speaks with Neil Eggleston, former White House Counsel to President Obama, to delve into the history and controversies surrounding recess appointments. Together, they explore the historical roots of this executive power, landmark c…

This week, Baer goes through the spotify wrap up! So much thankfulness for all that helped contribute to the best year in podcasting yet! Baer has some empire building to do, so he won't be around in Q1 but will be back Q2 for some more awesome Security Today Podcast content!

TikTok’s growing influence and its connections to national security remain hot topics in Washington. This week, Elisa sits down with Glenn Gerstell, former General Counsel of the National Security Agency, to examine the legal battles surrounding TikTok, including a recent D.C. Circuit Court ruling. Together, they unpack the implications of foreign …

(Part 2 of 2) The nominations and confirmations process is a cornerstone of American governance, but how does it actually work? Continuing our discussion on the confirmation process, Elisa sits down with retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro, a veteran of Capitol Hill and author of If Confirmed: An Insider’s View of the National Security…

The nominations and confirmations process is a cornerstone of American governance, but how does it actually work? Continuing our discussion on the confirmation process, Elisa sits down with retired Marine Corps Major General Arnold Punaro, a veteran of Capitol Hill and author of If Confirmed: An Insider’s View of the National Security Process. Toge…

No News and Highlights this week just a reminder to rest, a few shout-outs and a plug for the webinar which you can sign up @: blackpicketfence.kit.com/tiktok

From vetting nominees to navigating Senate committees, the process of appointing leaders in the Executive Branch is both intricate and essential. This week, Elisa Poteat welcomes Erik Swabb, Partner at WilmerHale and former General Counsel of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to demystify the confirmation process. Together, they explore how nomi…

This week we take a look at a free ONVIF course (check below), Baer tells you about WiFi HaLow and using Zenitel's Connect Pro platform we discuss why it is so important that we are integrating environments into one another. ChitChat: https://www.onvif.org/about/introduction-to-onvif-course/ Product Highlight: https://www.securityinformed.com/news/…

This week, Elisa revisits her conversation with longtime former Pardon Attorney, Helen Bollwerk, to unpack the presidential pardoning process. Together, they explore the procedural regulations, judicial precedents, past controversies, and the pressing question of whether a president-elect can pardon himself. Helen Bollwerk served as a pardon attorn…

Baer dives into a couple of Drone things and a protocol that you need to know about! ChitChat: https://uavcoach.com/dji-ban/ Product Highlight: https://www.securityinformed.com/news/teledyne-flir-siras-drone-discount-first-responders-co-1609913860-ga-npr.1725523461.html Meat: https://www.securitysales.com/surveillance/how-integrators-optimize-video…

While the U.S. presidential election takes center stage, global events continue to unfold. This week, Elisa delves into the latest national security headlines, covering key takeaways from the BRICS summit, Chinese espionage tactics, a recent data breach exposing millions of Americans' healthcare information, and more. References: Upcoming ABA Event…

On October 15th, the ABA Standing Committee on Law and National Security hosted a luncheon event featuring remarks by Ambassador John Sullivan, former US ambassador to the Russian Federation from 2019 to 2022, and author of Midnight in Moscow: A Memoir From the Front Lines of Russia's War Against the West. Ambassador Sullivan shares his firsthand e…

ChitChat: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103491-level-home-releases-smart-lock-packs-for-security-installers Product Highlight: https://www.securityinformed.com/news/hms-networks-anybus-defender-secure-industrial-networks-co-1703059838-ga-npr.1725442603.html Meat: https://www.securitysales.com/emerging-tech/nsca-emphasizes-role-home-all-integrator…

(Part 2 of 2) - The rapid development of AI presents a unique challenge: how do we balance innovation with regulation? This week, Elisa is joined by Samir Jain, Vice President of Policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, and Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab at William & Mary Law School. Together, they d…

This week Baer tackles a balling product highlight, that place you get your haircut and how the industry needs you on the front line of PropTech. ChitChat: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103481-eagle-eye-deploys-custom-cloud-video-solution-for-sportclips Product Highlight: https://www.securityinformed.com/news/hanwha-vision-xrn-426s-1t-compact-co-…

The rapid development of AI presents a unique challenge: how do we balance innovation with regulation? This week, Elisa is joined by Samir Jain, Vice President of Policy at the Center for Democracy & Technology, and Margaret Hu, Professor of Law and Director of the Digital Democracy Lab at William & Mary Law School. Together, they delve into the co…

As the world imposes economic sanctions on Russia, the effectiveness of these measures comes under scrutiny. This week, Elisa sits down with Bloomberg journalist Stephanie Baker to discuss her latest book, Punishing Putin: Inside the Global Economic War to Bring Down Russia. Together, they explore how Russia's oligarchs have managed to evade sancti…

This week on the Security Today Podcast, Baer tackles everything from SD cards and are we approaching school shootings correctly, to “The Great Smushing” ™ …. Yeah you came back this week. Don’t be mad. ChitChat: https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103429-sd-cards-in-ip-video-a-reliable-backup-and-hybrid-storage-solution Product Highlight: https://www.…

This week, join the ABA Standing Committee for a discussion with David Cattler, Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), the government's premier provider of integrated security services. DCSA blends industrial security, counterintelligence support, personnel vetting and security training to advance and preserve Ameri…

(Part 2 of 2) As AI advances and data privacy laws fall behind, the U.S. faces a major national security threat: the unchecked exploitation of personal data.This week, Elisa is joined by Margaret Hu, Professor of Law at William & Mary, and Davi Ottenheimer, Vice President of Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt, to explore the vulnerabilities in our …

As AI advances and data privacy laws fall behind, the U.S. faces a major national security threat: the unchecked exploitation of personal data.This week, Elisa is joined by Margaret Hu, Professor of Law at William & Mary, and Davi Ottenheimer, Vice President of Trust and Digital Ethics at Inrupt, to explore the vulnerabilities in our digital footpr…

Baer tackles how policing is getting a facelift, and lets you know about Command Access' new new. ChitChat: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/latest-news/today-in-security/2024/september/rwsa-retail-workplace-violence/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter https://www.safesmartliving.com/average-police-re…

(Part 2 of 2) Lobbying has long been a powerful force in Washington, shaping policies and influencing decisions behind closed doors. But how deep does this influence go, and what are the consequences for national security? This week, host Elisa sits down with Brody Mullins, co-author of The Wolves of K Street, to discuss the murky world of lobbying…

Lobbying has long been a powerful force in Washington, shaping policies and influencing decisions behind closed doors. But how deep does this influence go, and what are the consequences for national security? This week, host Elisa sits down with Brody Mullins, co-author of The Wolves of K Street, to discuss the murky world of lobbying, its historic…

Bid2Bank is a Security Today segment that is tackling everything from the bid to the bank. Uncle Baer interviews SMB Owners, Entrepreneurs and lowvoltage technicians who run their own show as the questions range from everything dealing with marketing, project management, customer experience and more! This week it's the legendary Pearce from All Gre…

This week on the podcast, Baer gives his open and quick opinion of Verkada. ChitChat: https://www.asisonline.org/security-management-magazine/articles/2024/08/lawsuits/security-company-litigation-protection/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io&utm_campaign=newsletter Product Highlight: https://www.atlascloud.io/ https://www.atlascloud.io/pdf/atlasd…

Part 2 of 2 – Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the Houthis have launched attacks on merchant vessels, disrupting global trade and raising crucial questions about maritime law. This week, Elisa sits down with Professor Magne Frostad of UiT the Arctic University of Norway to explore the legal frameworks that govern maritime security, the …

Bid2Bank is a Security Today segment that is tackling everything from the bid to the bank. Uncle Baer interviews SMB Owners, Entrepreneurs and lowvoltage technicians who run their own show as the questions range from everything dealing with marketing, project management, customer experience and more! This week it's Dan Higdon, Owner and Operator of…

Amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, the Houthis have launched attacks on merchant vessels, disrupting global trade and raising crucial questions about maritime law. This week, Elisa sits down with Professor Magne Frostad of UiT the Arctic University of Norway to explore the legal frameworks that govern maritime security, the impact of thes…

(Part 2 of 2) – As national security challenges evolve, so too does the scope of executive power in addressing them. This week, host Elisa is joined by Harold Hongju Koh, Sterling Professor of International Law and former dean of Yale Law School, to discuss his book, "The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century." Together, they explore t…

As national security challenges evolve, so too does the scope of executive power in addressing them. This week, host Elisa is joined by Harold Hongju Koh, Sterling Professor of International Law and former dean of Yale Law School, to discuss his book, "The National Security Constitution in the 21st Century." Together, they explore the evolution of …

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! Baer got the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Everett Gray and Roger Kimmich for The Room Where It Happens this week. We get a unique perspective from two very successful m…

This week on The Security Today Podcast, we dive into Kwikset's bold move into the multifamily market with their new electronic access control solution, UNITE. We also highlight Art Guard's innovative MAP v2 Wireless Sensor for art protection and explore practical solutions for enhancing school safety with David Riedman's Grid-mapping system. Join …

As the U.S. gears up for another presidential election this Fall, it's crucial to understand the ins and outs of how Americans elect their leaders. What is the electoral college? And what happens if there is a contested election? This week, we're revisiting a past conversation with Professor Edward Foley, Director of Election Law at Ohio State Univ…

This week on STP, we not out here to impress anybody! We talk about Deep Soldier... I mean Deep Sentinel; We about to up your smoke detection game with MODULASER!!!!!! And, CCure9000 ain't so safe right now, call back later... ChitChat: https://www.securitysales.com/product-news/deep-sentinel-flashbang-proactively-deters-criminal-activities/ Produc…

Security Dojo is a segment of the Security Today Podcast that holds interviews, reviews and conversations of security technologies. This week on Security Dojo, Baer walks through the elements of the lock bypass. What it is, how it is a threat and if we should be concerned. We highlight the most popular bypasses, and Baer even demonstrates two of th…

This week in Washington, leadership from NATO's 32 member nations convene for the annual NATO summit, marking the alliance's 75th anniversary. On the docket are contemporary challenges and controversies, all of which will influence the future direction of NATO. In honor of the summit we're re-airing two previous conversations, featuring NATO expert…

Papa Baer is on leave. But you know he won't leave you hanging! Check this rewind episode from January of '23 and stay educated! one love.

This week, Elisa tackles hot-button issues in national security law: threats to the SWIFT system, Taiwan's semiconductor industry, and the uncertain future of NATO as we inch our way towards the U.S. presidential election this fall. References: NSLT Ep. 217, "Crackdown on Russia's Dirty Money with Brian Egan" NSLT Ep. 325, "Security Lessons from Sc…

"The Room Where it Happens" is a Security Today Podcast segment where industry leaders share their history, their insights and their predictions of the future of security! In this episode we go back to back for Jon Harris on The Room Where It Happens segment of the podcast. Last week he had me on his show, and this week we walk through an important…

Like a vast haystack of digital information, bulk data conceals critical needles—sensitive details that, if found and exploited, can pose severe risks to national security. This week, Elisa is joined by Eric Johnson, the Principal Deputy Chief of the Foreign Investment Review Section at the DOJ's National Security Division. Together they discuss th…

This week the Security Today Podcast brings you an episode of the Next Level Podcast where Jon Harris walks through a series of questions for Uncle Baer. Learn more about where Baer got the idea for the podcast, how to wrestle with the ever expanding technologies of the Security Industry, and how to lead your self when it comes to your career! Find…

Could the personal data of millions of Americans be our country's greatest national security treasure? This week, host Elisa is joined by Brandon Pugh, Policy Director and Resident Senior Fellow for the Cybersecurity and Emerging Threats team at the R Street Institute. Together, they discuss the silent behemoth that is online personal data collecti…

This week Baer takes a bit of a stab at POTS and the Dialer. Time to progess, time to move on, she doesn't love you anymore. ChitChat: https://k12ssdb.org/ Product Highlight: https://www.securityinfowatch.com/access-identity/access-control/access-control-accessories/product/55042871/viking-electronics-viking-ve-series-panel-kits Meat: https://www.s…

On May 29th, the Standing Committee on Law and National Security hosted a luncheon featuring Jonathan Meyer, General Counsel for the DHS. Moderated by committee member Harvey Rishikof, Jonathan shared some of the department's key insights from the 2024 Homeland Threat Assessment, highlighting threats like foreign and domestic terrorism, immigration…

This week Baer breaks down door health. This is one you're not going to want to miss, and one you're going to want to learn from. Door health is critical to the security assessment, and as a security professional you need to be looking out for it. Hinges, Drag, Handle and Close. ChitChat:https://ipvm.com/reports/lnl-pres-ai Product Highlight: https…

(Part 2 of 2) Continuing our series on the intersection of sci-fi and national security, host Elisa is joined by Sunita Patel, Senior Assistant General Counsel for Product Security at Micron. Together they unpack the 1990's film, Total Recall, exploring themes of memory, identity, and reality. What can sci-fi tales like Total Recall teach us about …

Continuing our series on the intersection of sci-fi and national security, host Elisa is joined by Sunita Patel, Senior Assistant General Counsel for Product Security at Micron. Together they unpack the 1990's film, Total Recall, exploring themes of memory, identity, and reality. What can sci-fi tales like Total Recall teach us about real "brain-co…

This week on the podcast Baer tackles security from an industrial perspective. Using Industrial scenarios, you can begin to help build your approach to all commercial applications. ChitChat: https://www.securityinformed.com/docs/white-papers/5-surprising-findings-from-ot-vulnerability-assessments-cybersecurity_1715779316.pdf Product Highlight: http…

Bid2Bank is a Security Today segment that is tackling everything from the bid to the bank. Uncle Baer interviews SMB Owners, Entrepreneurs and lowvoltage technicians who run their own show as the questions range from everything dealing with marketing, project management, customer experience and more! This week it's Rob Albert, a locksmith and secur…