The SJA Leaders in Security Podcast covers the latest industry trends and developments emerging from the Americas region alongside the biggest names in security. This series aims to educate, stimulate debate and enhance the career development of security professionals in North and South America.
In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security podcast, Security Journal Americas Senior Editor Alistair Hookway speaks with Hector Melendez, Technical Director at Traka Americas about Integrated Systems. At some stage, every security director would have heard a vendor say: “Our system fully integrates” – but what does that actually mean in practice? In this episode, Hector explains why that phrase is so slippery, what shallow integration actually costs a security team and what questions you ...
2 Feb 2026
Resilience in Action: Listen, Adapt, Act
In this installment of the SJA Leaders in Security podcast series, Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode speaks with Adelaine Orpin, Director of Sales for Gallagher Security who explores the meaning of resilience in today’s security landscape. The conversation examines resilience on both a personal and professional level, why security remains mission critical even in a recession and how organisations balance financial pressure with rising threats. Orpin also reflects on the impact of the pandemic...
8 Jan 2026
Why security teams deserve better tools – a new way to protect people, assets and reputation
In this SJA Leaders in Security Podcast Series episode, Victoria Hanscomb, Security Journal Americas Editor, discusses how AI is transforming security with Artem Sherman, Division Head, Security & Investigations at Resolver. In this podcast, they examine the areas in which security teams are struggling and how the role of security has changed in the past few years. Also covered is how AI and automation are supporting teams, helping them to become more efficient in their everyday roles.&nb...
15 Dec 2025
The unified advantage: Simplicity, strategy and trust
In this episode of Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, Jeff Junes, VP of Sales US tells Digital Content Editor, Eve Goode about how the security industry is navigating the growing tension between increasing system complexity and the rising demand for simplicity. Junes also takes a deeper look at what effective security means in the industry today and how it has evolved as technology and user experiences have shifted.
29 Oct 2025
Next-generation protection: Exploring the capabilities of LiDAR
In this installment of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast Series, Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Sunil Mudholkar, Vice President of Product, Physical Security for Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division about how LiDAR is different from traditional video surveillance systems and how it is making a difference in protection and security across sectors. They also discuss how to overcome the challenges organizations face when integrating LiDAR ...
9 Oct 2025
The key to trust – the impact of smart security in law enforcement
In this SJA Leaders in Security podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Steve Atkinson, Director of Government, Business Development at Traka Americas about how key and asset management systems provide law enforcement with an auditable record of evidence handling. They also consider how key and asset management impact recruitment and staffing in law enforcement, and integrate with other technologies and systems used by government agencies. Looking ahead, Steve ...
24 Sept 2025
Security and the guest experience – asset management in hotels and casinos
In this SJA Leaders in Security podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Frank Rojas, Business Development Manager, Hospitality & Gaming at Traka Americas and Kenneth Gastro, Regional Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Vingcard about security in the hospitality sector. Together, the group reveal how do you ensure secure and efficient access to keys for large numbers of staff and how to train employees on how to properly handle keys. Also discussed are h...
10 Sept 2025
What does next level training for security officers look like?
In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Russ Willmon, CEO at Defencify Training about the main challenges facing security teams right now and the importance of ensuring the most up-to-date training for security officers. They explore the benefits of online training and look ahead to how the landscape of physical security will change in the future.
2 Jun 2025
Protecting critical data center infrastructure
Victoria Hanscomb interviews William Knowles about protecting critical data center infrastructure, emphasizing accountability and auditability to mitigate threats in these vital facilities.
27 Feb 2025
How can we create smarter, safer cities?
Clifton Greeff, Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the US at FF Group speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb about the technologies transforming cities into smarter, safer and more efficient places to live. Diving into the key challenges of urban traffic and congestion, Greef discusses how AI-powered solutions, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or License Plate Recognition (LPR), can enhance mobility, security and city planning. Also cove...
16 Dec 2024
SJA Security Outlook 2025: Growing in North America
SJA Editor Victoria Hanscomb and Traka Regional Sales Managers Kobby Brafi and Alain Marquis explore how key and asset management solutions will drive growth in North American businesses in 2025 and beyond.
9 Dec 2024
SJA Security Outlook 2025: The Next Generation of Security
Natalie Bannon and Victoria Hanscomb discuss the security industry's need to attract younger generations and create a future-ready workforce in 2025.
2 Dec 2024
SJA Security Outlook 2025: Innovations and Advancements
Kyle Gordon, Executive Vice President at AMAG Technology, shares key security industry trends and innovations that will shape the future of security in 2025, empowering leaders to overcome emerging challenges.
26 Jul 2024
Why should you consider migrating to the cloud?
In this episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with Patrik Pettersson, Senior Manager, Future Business & Strategic Initiatives at Axis Communications and Eric Yunag, Executive Vice President, Products & Services at Convergint about cloud-based security systems. The speakers discuss the advantages of the cloud and how it will shape the security industry in the future.
6 Mar 2024
Women in security: Enhancing diversity
In this roundtable episode of the Security Journal Americas Leaders in Security Podcast, to mark International Women’s Day and in partnership with key figures from the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF), we discuss how to make work environments within the security industry more equitable. SJA Editor Victoria Hanscomb is joined by Rajant Corporation’s Alice DiSanto, Content Creation Partners’ Margie Gurwin, Vector Firm’s Chris Peterson and SIA’s Dr Elli Reges. Listen to their conversation to discover more about the work the WISF does to increase the presence and support for women in security.
12 Feb 2024
AI & Analytics: Transforming Security
Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb and Matt Powell, Managing Director for North America at ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), explore how the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics can help to advance security and also improve business operations and efficiencies.
19 Oct 2023
Security leadership: Why there’s always more to learn
Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Rees, speaks with Tim Wenzel (Associate Managing Director, Enterprise Security Risk Management at Kroll and President and Co-Founder of The Kindness Games) about personal development in security leadership and why continuous progression is essential to build better and more dynamic teams.
6 Sept 2023
Crisis management in an age of ‘permacrisis’
Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Rees, explores the current landscape of crisis management and the challenges that face professionals working in this field with Michael Gips (Principal, Global Insights in Professional Security), Christopher Stitt (CEO, CrisisLead) and RC Miles (Global Director of Safety and Security, AIDS Healthcare Foundation).
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