The Security Student Podcast
Episodes
Mastering Security Excellence: Key Lessons from Jerry Heying's Career
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I am delighted to introduce Jerry Heying, CEO and President of the International Protection Group (IPG), overseeing global executive protection...
Mastering Storytelling and Presence for Security Leaders with Dr. Elizabeth Goins PhD
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Goins is a leading communication expert specializing in executive coaching, consulting, and training worldwide. Her highlights include a...
Simon Osamoh on Threat Management That Works
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Osamoh is a seasoned security practitioner with over 20 years of experience in counterterrorism, risk management, and security consulting. His c...
Expanding CPTED: Designing Safer Communities with Terry Conlon
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#041 – In this next episode, I was joined by Terry Conlon, a global leader in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and the author o...
The Security Student’s (AI) Recap: Ten Episodes, Ten Lessons
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special (AI) recap episode of The Security Student Podcast, Travis reflects on the biggest lessons from his last ten conversations — spannin...
Bridging the Gap: Paula Balmori Beltrán on Architecture, Risk, and Security Integration
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#039 - Today’s guest is Paula Balmori Beltrán, Global Director of Security Design and Integration at Brivo, President of the Secure Building Counci...
Beyond the Data: Human Skills in Intelligence with Randall Stickley
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#038 – In this next episode, I was joined by Randall Stickley, a Lead Intelligence-Targeting Analyst supporting federal law enforcement and national...
Shaping Your Role in the Security Industry with Erin Grippo
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#037 – In this next episode, I was joined by Erin Grippo, Senior Manager of Product Operations at Brivo, who brings nearly a decade of experience in...
Insights from a Crime Analysis Leader: Amanda K. Bruner
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
#036 — In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Bruner, a crime analyst and adjunct professor with a rich background in crime analysis, intelligence,...
Empowering People, Not Plans: Rethinking Business Continuity with Jeff Donaldson, PhD
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#035—In this next episode, I was once again joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD, to continue the conversation on emergency preparedness, this time discuss...
A Non-Apocalyptic Intro to Personal Emergency Preparedness with Jeff Donaldson, PhD
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#034 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jeff Donaldson, PhD to kick off a new topic we haven't discussed on the podcast yet — emergency pr...
An International Perspective on Executive Security Operations with Ben Hosking
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#033 - In this next episode, I was joined by Ben Hosking, executive protection leader, and Business Manager with Panoptic Solutions, who serves as cli...
An Introduction to Physical Red Teaming with Shawn Abelson
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#032 - In this next episode, I was joined by Shawn Abelson, physical red teamer, business owner, and graduate faculty member with the University of Mi...
Project Management Lessons from Marine Special Operations and Beyond with Sean Salomé
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#031 - In this next episode, I was joined by Sean Salomé, who has a very unique career that's spanned from 0311 and special operations as a MARS...
Pivoting from Physical Security to INFOSEC with Kyle Croll
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
#030 - In this next episode, I was stoked to be joined by Kyle Croll, GMON, GCIH, Sec+, and MBA candidate at UT Austin. He's lived the life of a...
Crypto Risk, Improving Industry Practices, and Beyond with Ilya Umanskiy GRCP
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#029 - In this next episode, I was joined (once again) by Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and...
Security Leadership: Integrity, Serving, and Honoring, with Jim McConnell
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#028 - In this next episode, I was joined by Jim McConnell. You'll recognize his name if you follow topics on LinkedIn, such as supply chain secu...
Medicine & Security: Standards, Curriculums, and Oversight with George DeBusk, MD
09 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#027 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by M. George DeBusk, MD, MSc, FACS, FCCP. He's a trauma surgeon and critical care physici...
On Healthcare & Emergency Management with Nick Allen
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#025 - In this next episode, I was joined by the great Nickolas L. Allen, MPH, CPH, once again. As you may recall, Nick joined me on Episode 10 last y...
Let's Talk About Texas Night and Principles for Your Security Career with Chuck Andrews
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#026 - In this next episode, I was joined by the man who needs no introduction (but he'll get one anyway) Chuck Andrews, MSME, CPP. He's a l...
A Look Back at the Executive Security Operations Conference with Ronald J.
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#024 - In this next episode, I recorded a joint podcast with Ronald J., founder of the Global Security & Protection Group (GSPG) podcast.We focuse...
An Expert's Perspective on Workplace Violence Prevention with Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#023 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Hector Alvarez MSPsy, CTM. He's a leader in workplace violence prevention who has exten...
Themes and Big Ideas From the Last 7 Podcasts | Solocast
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#022 - In this next episode, I took a step back to review notable ideas and topics that came up during the last 7 podcast sessions. How can we learn i...
Involuntary Employment Separation / Termination Strategies with Sean A. Ahrens
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#021 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by Sean A. Ahrens MA, CPP, CSC, BSCP, FSyl. He's a leader in physical security consulting ...
Violence Prevention and the Human Element of Security with Jameson Ritter
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#020 - In this next episode I was happy to be joined by Jameson Ritter, CTM, CPP, PSP, PCI, all the way from the North Star State. He's a securit...
Physical Security Consulting Lessons From the Field with Matthew Dimmick
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
#019 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined by (the immensely knowledgeable) Matthew Dimmick CPP, PSP, CPD. He is a physical security leade...
From Global Intel to Cyber Threat Intelligence With Robert Crapo
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#018 - In this next episode, I was honored to be joined by Robert Crapo. He is a cyber intelligence leader in his organization, in the financial servi...
So, You Wanna Build a Medical Kit? with Michael Guirguis, M.D.
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#17 - In this next episode I was honored to be joined once again by Michael Guirguis, M.D. He is currently a practicing emergency medical physician, a...
How to be a Remarkable Student of Security with Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#016 - In this next Episode, I was honored to be joined by Dr. Ygnacio “Nash” Flores, an experienced educator and security leader. Nash is a profe...
Supply Chain Security and Meaningful Security Careers with Andrew Owlett
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#015 - In this next Episode, I was lucky to be joined by Andrew Owlett, an experienced security leader who also makes a project out of coaching aspiri...
Big Ideas From the First 10 Interviews | Solocast
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#014 - A quick recap of interesting ideas and themes from the first 10 interviews on the show.If you'd like to get the resources and show notes m...
INFOSEC & Finding Creative Security Projects with Dr. Michael Biocchi
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#013 - In this episode I was excited to be joined by Dr. Michael Biocchi. He teaches university courses on a variety of Computer Science topics. His...
Emergency Medicine in Protective Security with Michael Guirguis, M.D.
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#012 - In this episode I was honored to be joined by Michael Guirguis, M.D., who has some amazing expertise and experience. He is currently a practici...
From Fraud Investigations to Security Software Innovation with Dean Cornelison
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#011 - In this episode I was lucky to be joined by the SUPER knowledgeable Dean Cornelison (CFE, CIFA, CIFI, FCLS), who's had an incredible caree...
Corporate Intel to Emergency Management with Nick Allen
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#010 - In this episode I was joined by Nick Allen, a specialist in Environmental Safety and Emergency Management — specifically in the healthcare sp...
Big Ideas & Lessons in Corporate Security with Carlos Francisco
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#009 - In this episode I was joined by Carlos Francisco, security leader in Big Tech, advisor of university criminal justice programs, and also an aut...
Creating Your Own Path in National Security with Maggie Feldman-Piltch
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#008 - In this episode, Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder and Strategic Advisor of #NatSecGirlSquad and a number of other ventures in the national securi...
All About Private Investigations with Edward Ajaeb
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#007 - In this episode, Edward Ajaeb the President of Nighthawk Strategies, shared a ton of insights about the private investigations space. He shared...
What Sucks About Your First Security Job | Solocast
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#006 - In this episode, Travis gives his quick thoughts about what challenges young professionals can expect to face in their very first security gig ...
Using Research to Fight Human Trafficking & CSAM with Carolina Christofoletti
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#005 - In this episode, we get the opportunity to learn about a niche aspect of investigative research. Carolina Christofoletti, a passionate advoca...
So, You Want to Be a Special Agent? With Jen Grant Holland
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#004 - Very special guest, from a special organization. Jen Grant Holland, Special Agent and Chief of Civilian Talent Acquisition from the Air Force O...
Curiosity, Bravery, and Corporate Intelligence with Anna Gorodetsky
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#003 - A fun conversation with Anna Gorodetsky, Protective Intelligence Manager, fellow podcaster (see link below for her podcast), and mentor to aspi...
The Unorthodox Path for Becoming a Security Intelligence Manager with Gareth Westwood
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#002 - An intriguing conversation with Gareth Westwood, Global Security Intelligence Manager. He shared how his professional path led him from studyin...
The 7 Skill Domains for Security Advisors with Ilya Umanskiy
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#001 - An hour long chat with Ilya Umanskiy, an experienced security consultant who has advised security organizations and supported physical security...
Welcome to The Security Student Podcast
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
#000 - A short and sweet episode where Travis shares his vision of what you can expect in the first series of interviews that he holds with security p...