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Should the topic of diversity be a controversial point of discussion this day and age? Rather than serving as merely a check-box exercise, could the security industry actually gain tangible benefits with greater diversity?
In this week's edition of On the Circuit, we're going to explore the divisive topic of diversity in our industry. Needless to say, it is needed. But, how do we introduce more diversity without reducing the talent pool? And how do we make positions more attractive and attainable to candidates with different backgrounds?
Elsewhere, we're sharing the essential skills required for dealing with high conflict personalities. We also look at how North Korea is exploiting the Russia/Ukraine conflict. And finally, what can protectors learn from 'cool-hand' Mike?
Let's jump in.
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Whether or not there is a shortage, could we raise the whole industry by including professionals with diverse backgrounds as well as life experiences? Today we are very pleased to speak with Dawn Holmes ahead of the Corporate Security Modernization conference dedicated to the Talent Pipeline.
Join us as we ask Dawn:
Are existing security leaders afraid of new talent challenging them?
What is the difference between diversity and inclusion?
Are young professionals becoming disillusioned with the industry?
Is routinely drawing new professionals with similar backgrounds a 'lazy' approach?
Does recruitment technology have inherent bias and work against diversity?
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The Need to Know
Advances in drones and light weapons have rendered Russian tanks ineffective, a development that could have implications for tanks beyond Ukraine.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his bodyguards have received summons warrants for an alleged assault case filed by a journalist in 2019.
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Indian actor Ram Charan has reached out to a bodyguard, who is a native Ukrainian, and was a member of his security team when he was shooting in the country.
European countries need to invest much more in their national capabilities, including armies, navies, air forces, and cyberunits. Europe has the economic might and technological wherewithal to generate significant defense capabilities now that Russia’s aggression has focused minds and clarified threats.
A mysterious superyacht docked in Italy has a crew that may include Putin's bodyguards — uk.news.yahoo.com
Some of the ship's personnel allegedly work for the FSO, a militarized state agency tasked with protecting Russian President Vladimir Putin.
President Joe Biden warned Monday about new indications of possible Russian cyberattacks, pumping up the volume on weeks of growing concern about a possible Kremlin-ordered response to Western sanctions.
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From the Pages of the Circuit Magazine
In our roles as security professionals, we will come across individuals with high conflict personalities. To be successful it is essential that we learn to deal with each of these personalities in a professional, tactful and respectful manner.
Whether it's personal assistants, house/estate managers or other heads of department, it's essential you have a strategy for dealing with volatile personalities and inflated egos. In this article, Shaun West shares advice and tips that he's amassed over the years.
You cannot change a high conflict personality, so you must have a calm and well-practised approach to working alongside them.
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Situation Report by RANE
North Korea's testing of an intercontinental ballistic missile marks a new step in the evolution of its strategic capabilities, likely triggering a reaction from Seoul that could lead to new South Korean tensions with China and improved South Korean ties with Japan.
North Korea's missile testing cycle was influenced, but not caused by, the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the West's response. North Korea's missile testing runs on a three-year cycle, due to material and budget constraints, but Pyongyang took advantage of the coincidence that the Ukraine war was happening simultaneously to make a statement about its defensive capabilities to the West.
South Korea's response will likely involve acquiring and deploying anti-missile batteries, which could increase frictions with China while South Korean relations with Japan improve.
Incoming South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has said he would like to increase Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) deployments, and possibly restart Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group negotiations regarding the permanent strategic placement of high-powered U.S. military assets on the peninsula.
The deployment of THAAD has angered China, as its radar reaches into Chinese territory. Japan, on the other hand, will likely welcome a more robust American presence in the region.
The United States will condemn the launch and could sanction key individuals involved in the North Korean missile program, but is unlikely to take any concrete military action against North Korea to avoid triggering a North Korean ICBM and possible nuclear response.
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From the Community
Situation: Mike Tyson is at a rooftop bar with friends watching a comedy show. A random guy approaches, disrupting the comedian and tries to talk to Mike. The guy gets intercepted and told to leave. He reacts by pulling out a handgun.
If you were Tyson’s security how would you have handled this?
Could the situation have been avoided?
As protectors, what can we take away from MT's response and handling of the situation?
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Final Thoughts
As the war between Russia and Ukraine escalates, it is also under threat from cyber security: with corporations and different companies, even individuals, standing by Ukraine and contributing to its forces various technological resources, cyber security is becoming more vital.
The war in Ukraine can serve as an example of how cyber warfare will play a role in future conflicts. As security experts have been monitoring Russia’s cyber activity for years, various hacker groups (like Anonymous) are now actively participating in the conflict.
This is a new phenomenon concerning hacker groups, which are actually expanding the battlefield out of geographical boundaries. Streaming and television services were also targeted as part of the attack, and even the Kremlin’s main website was hacked.
The space arena is likely to be the next focus of cyber warfare, with many threats lurking in the shadows, such as hacking satellites.
Until next week...
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