Time to Head North

TTHN008: Avoiding Threats Through Technology

TNG sat down with RaySecur’s TJ Kelly and Will Plummer to discuss their mission and how it can benefit corporations and government agencies. Specifically around business continuity and what it takes to avoid catastrophes and possible financial fallout from malicious actors who send things through the mail.

TTHN007: Let’s Talk with Dan Hollaway

Sometimes conversations just happen. When TNG had Drinkin' Bros Podcaster and veteran Dan Hollaway on this week, that's exactly what went down. The topics ranged from Ukraine to politicians to male domination or arguably, the lack thereof from Dan's perspective.

TTHN006: Volunteering on the Polish-Ukrainian Border

On this week’s episode of Time to Head North, we sit down with friend Christie Johnson, who just returned from the Polish/Ukrainian border. She lends a remarkable view from a volunteer’s perspective of what it’s like for the Ukrainian people trying to get to the border safely.

TTHN005: Battling Misinformation

In this episode, The North Group team discusses how to discern misinformation from the truth. In this how-to, our intelligence analysts teach the average viewer how to separate fact from fiction surrounding the situation in Ukraine.

TTHN004: Let’s Talk About Ukraine

Like most of the world, The North Group has all eyes on the situation in Ukraine. Join our team as we discuss the historical doctrine behind the invasion, the abundance of misinformation flooding the media, and how TNG is assisting with humanitarian evacuations.

TTHN003: The Kindness Games

In this week’s episode of “Time to Head North,” TNG talks to Lee Oughton, Co-Founder of The Kindness Games. Lee’s mission is to help us understand what kindness looks like in today’s security world. Historically, the perception of the people inside our sector is tough, and kindness can be viewed as a weakness.  The Kindness Games is a movement to spread kindness and create authentic relationships.

TTHN002: Sharpening Your Awareness

In this week’s episode, TNGs Vince Vargas and Natasha Ryan talk to author Kelly Sayre about situational awareness and discuss her new book “Sharp Women.” It’s written to teach women what they can do to avoid being in potentially dangerous situations.

TTHN001: Work/Life Balance in the Security World

In this week’s edition of “Time to Head North,” we discuss work-life balance. This can be incredibly tough for everyone, including men and women transitioning from military/law enforcement into being back home full time and navigating family roles. Meet some of the TNG family as they share their experiences.

TNG08: Event Security in the Face of COVID

What changes have occurred to event security in the world of COVID? What are the challenges, now and in the future? What was learned about the current state of security while being in the midst of the Las Vegas shooting?

In today's episode, we sit down with Chad Holt, TNGs Security Operations Manager and one of our team's newest members, to discuss how the effects of COVID are reshaping the approach to event security. We'll also let Chad talk about his time overseeing security at the Foundation Room in the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, when on the night of October 1, 2017, he was with 120 guests and staff while Stephen Paddock was firing from a window 5-floors below.

TNG07: Cybersecurity and the Importance of Knowing Your Digital Footprint

What’s the importance of knowing your digital footprint, and how can it be used against you? Do you have to be ultra-technical to protect yourself online? Are children more susceptible to cybercrime?

It’s been a long, hot summer, but we’re glad to be back! In this episode, we’re joined by Ashley Ferguson and Chris Bullock, managing members of Ci2A, a cyber investigations and intelligence agency, for a talk about cybersecurity and what you can do to better protect yourself, your organization, and your family from cybercrime.