Security Unpacked
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Podcast Overview
<p>Your weekly debrief on the security events that matter — analyzed through a physical security lens.</p><p>Each week, host Nicole McDargh (CPP, JD, MBA) breaks down the biggest security incidents from the past seven days and answers the question most coverage skips: what do we do now to be ready next time?</p><p>Other episode on interesting security topics, and even a few guests!</p>
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Publishing Since
2/20/2026
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Recent Episodes
February 22, 2026
The HelpDesk Call That Took Down a Casino
On September 10th, 2023, the famed Las Vegas Strip, often called "sin city," faced an unprecedented tech crisis. Slot machines at the Bellagio went dark, and guests at the MGM Grand were locked out, causing widespread disruption in casino operations. This event highlights the vulnerabilities within the modern las vegas casino experience, affecting gambling and daily life in the city. September 2023. Slot machines at the Bellagio are showing error messages. Room keys don't work. Restaurants g...
February 22, 2026
Your Smart Thermostat Could be Next: The Casino Fish Tank Heist
We dive into a fascinating true crime story, examining one of the most clever casino inside job operations in recent memory. This high stakes crime involved the theft of valuable high-roller data, showcasing a sophisticated white collar crime. It's a prime example of the smartest heist, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in data security and cyber security protocols. A fish tank. In a casino lobby. That's how hackers stole the high-roller database. Not through some sophisticated cyberweap...
February 22, 2026
Park Ave Shooting Leaves Businesses With Questions About Their Security
July 28th, 2025, 6:28 PM. A 27-year-old man double-parks a black BMW on Park Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets in Manhattan, walks into the public plaza carrying an AR-15, and opens fire at the entrance of 345 Park Avenue—home to the NFL headquarters, Blackstone Group (one of the world's largest investment firms), and Ruben Management. Four people dead. Including the shooter. All in under 90 seconds. The building's surveillance system flagged him as a potential threat at 6:27 PM—60 secon...
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- What is Security Unpacked?
<p>Your weekly debrief on the security events that matter — analyzed through a physical security lens.</p><p>Each week, host Nicole McDargh (CPP, JD, MBA) breaks down the biggest security incidents from the past seven days and answers the question most coverage skips: what do we do now to be ready next time?</p><p>Other episode on interesting security topics, and even a few guests!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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