Episode 241 - Inside the Intelligence Game: Fred Burton on Terrorism, Security & High-Profile Threats

In this episode, Mark Ledlow and Fred Burton, Executive Director of Protection and Intelligence at Ontic and a best-selling author, discuss the surrounding potential threats posed by an open border policy and the presence of terrorist cells. The discussion delves into the analytical evidence of terrorism threats linked to transnational entries, highlighting that no domestic terror acts have been documented as originating from the southern border. The conversation touches on broader security issues, including high-profile plots thwarted in the past, school shootings, and the impact of geopolitical events on domestic safety. They emphasize the importance of analytical rigor and logical decision-making in the security and protective services industry, comparing different attitudes toward personal protection across regions and discussing the implications of various security measures for high-profile individuals.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The importance of proactive surveillance and intelligence gathering in security.
• Lessons learned from historical security breaches and attack plots.
• The significance of cultural fit and adaptability in security teams.
• Challenges faced by security personnel in adjusting to different operational environments.
• The necessity to constantly update and share intelligence within the security community.
• The evolving methods of threat actors and their preparedness.
• Fred Burton's involvement in upcoming TV and film projects based on his books.

QUOTES

• "The scope of detail that some of these threat actors are engaged with is just frightening."
• "Intelligence is powerful when done correctly."
• "You can't run a program without intelligence today."
• "If you've got a good security team, trained in observation skills, you should be able to spot threat actors ahead of time."
• "Getting people in and out without being hassled is the kind of value add that we routinely do in this business."
• "It's amazing what you can do if you just try to blend in and ask questions."
• "Some degree of protection at public venues is essential, especially for controversial issues."
• "Surveillance is critical before you get the bodies out there. Get that team out there moving around snooping."

Get to know more about Fred Burton through the link below.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefredburton/

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