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360 Privacy announced a partnership with Ontic to integrate industry-pioneering digital executive protection capabilities directly into the Ontic Platform.  This integration gives security teams a single, connected system to proactively detect, assess, and act on threats across the full spectrum of risk. Through this alliance, Ontic enhances its offering for executive protection teams by embedding 360 Privacy’s proven personal data removal and monitoring technologies—without requiring a second platform or additional system to manage. Executive security “Ontic has emerged as the industry standard for threat monitoring and executive security,” said Ben Barrontine, Vice President of Partnerships at 360 Privacy. “We’re excited to combine our digital privacy expertise with their proven platform and end-to-end services to deliver unmatched protection for high-risk individuals around the world.” “360 Privacy is the clear leader in eliminating personal data exposure online,” said Harris Maidenbaum, Director of Partnership Development at Ontic. “Their proven digital privacy technology strengthens our platform, giving executive protection teams a unified view of digital and physical risk—something that’s long been missing in the market.” Threat management 360 Privacy’s technology strengthens Ontic’s ability to unify threat management by enabling security teams to detect compromised personal information, control digital footprints, and minimize risk to high-profile individuals—all within Ontic’s centralized workflows. Capabilities now embedded into the Ontic Platform include: 360 Delete: Removes PII from hundreds of data broker websites and continuously monitors and deletes to control data repopulation, keeping personal information out of the hands of physical and digital threat actors. 360 Monitor: Scans and monitors the Deep Web and Dark Web to identify compromised PII, including sensitive information such as social security numbers, login credentials, and credit card information, thereby devaluing this data and making it difficult for threat actors to steal assets or identities. Ontic Connected Intelligence Platform The Ontic Connected Intelligence Platform is purpose-built to help security teams shift from siloed, reactive operations to proactive programs that surface meaningful insights, improve response, and support smarter business decisions. Ontic aggregates open-source intelligence (OSINT) and external threat signals alongside internal data from systems like HR, legal, IT, and facilities. With configurable workflows, automated reporting, and robust integrations, the platform eliminates manual processes and delivers a common operating picture across the entire risk landscape—from executive protection and workplace violence to insider threats and travel risk.

International SOS, the world’s pioneering medical and travel security services company, has announced a strategic alliance with Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how corporate security professionals manage threats, mitigate risks and strengthen businesses. The two companies will jointly develop security software solutions that fortify workforce resilience and allow organizations to operate more efficiently and securely. Security assistance capabilities International SOS will leverage Ontic’s pioneering security software together with its medical capabilities Through the partnership, International SOS will leverage Ontic’s pioneering security software together with their global medical and security assistance capabilities and network, comprehensive intelligence and insights, and 23 years of travel tracking technology to effortlessly fulfill Travel Risk Management and Critical Event Management needs for organizations.  The unified offering will strengthen the ability of corporate security professionals to manage threats, mitigate risks, activate crisis response, and ensure the safety of employees on a global scale. Risk management solutions “International SOS prides itself on setting the standard for unparalleled travel risk management solutions and that commitment comes with evolving our impactful offerings and tools as the global security and health landscape continuously change,” said Jarrett Michau, Chief Executive Officer, Americas Assistance at International SOS. “Ontic’s purpose-built software and technology expertise will propel our workforce resilience platform and services into territories the industry has yet to explore, setting a new global standard for safeguarding employees.” Event management solutions The enhanced user-friendly travel risk and workforce event management solutions will empower organizations to safeguard their global workforce by offering increased customization, configurability, and new monitoring capabilities, including but not limited to: Real-time risk alerts: Immediate and more comprehensive notifications of incidents that may impact travelers, with configurable alert settings Interactive geovisualization: View layered maps of affected areas, people, and assets on an intuitive and customizable map interface Personalized communication tools: Tailor messages with company branding and situational relevance for effective communication with employees Travel data, insights, and reporting: Track employee travel itineraries and travel paths to generate reports on potential risks before, during, and after trips Automated response protocols: Set predefined workflows that trigger automatically during an incident to ensure a rapid and appropriate response Integrated third-party source data: Incorporate real-time feeds from multiple sources. Enhance protection “Our strategic partnership will transform how organizations protect their most valuable asset — their people,” said Lukas Quanstrom, Chief Executive Officer of Ontic. “Too many incomplete or cobbled-together offerings in the market today make the work harder for companies. By combining the expertise of two industry pioneers, this collaboration will deliver complete, modern, and extensible solutions for clients looking to elevate their duty of care and enhance protection for their employees.” Preview of the partnership This collaboration underscores both companies' commitment to enhancing travel risk management, crisis response, and critical event management, delivering a best-in-class service and technology platform that meets the evolving needs of global businesses.  A preview of the partnership and new solutions will be showcased at GSX 2024 at the International SOS booth (#2751) from September 23rd to 25th in Orlando, Florida, with full capabilities to be rolled out in future phases.

Ontic, a software provider delivering Connected Intelligence to unify how corporate security professionals manage threats, mitigate risks, and strengthen businesses, announced a significant expansion of its Integrated Research and Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management products. From incident to investigation, the purpose-built solutions automate, centralize, and streamline workflows, giving corporate security professionals greater speed, efficiency, and connected intelligence to mitigate potential threats and impact critical business decisions with swift case resolutions. Ontic’s case management “Because many investigation teams still use outdated systems that lack flexible workflow configurations and limited metrics reporting, they struggle to provide meaningful insights on case progress and resolution, and often spend days assembling critical information,” said Manish Mehta, chief product officer, Ontic. “The advanced research tools we have woven into Ontic’s case management product deliver a better way to work, empowering investigators to conduct quick, thorough research directly within a case. Corporate security teams can quickly triage incidents, surface critical findings, implement consistent, detailed reporting, and modernize their programs, further strengthening their roles as trusted protectors of the business and its people.” Corporate security and asset protection “We had a four-person corporate security and asset protection team responsible for tracking an increase in workplace violence, fraud, and theft-related incidents at more than 50 of our distribution centers and multiple corporate office locations,” said Steve Slyter, senior director of corporate security and asset protection at United Natural Foods, Inc.  “Using Ontic for our research, investigation, and case management needs has saved us millions in recovery and cost avoidance and has helped our team grow to 16 because we can consistently show how our work mitigates concerns before events occur.” Ontic’s new capabilities  Ontic’s new, expanded Integrated Research and Incidents, Investigations, and Case Management capabilities include: Always-on automated monitoring with real-time alerts: Notifications regarding new signals that may impact active and dormant cases and inform critical, time-sensitive decision-making. Incident-to-Investigation workflows: Connected workflows for accelerated triage and enforced case management best practices. Connected incident intake forms: Configurable information collection when incidents are reported for consistent and automated processes. Federated research: Single query search for multiple sources of public records data that saves hours of work and ensures greater relevance. Social footprint research: Scalable search that cross-references known data points with thousands of online profiles to uncover, validate, and resolve aliases to personal identities. Alternative social media: Data from increasing mis/disinformation and extremist activity on unmoderated platforms for emerging threats not visible on mainstream social media sources. Comprehensive, real-time public records and legal case data: Access to continuously expanding intelligence and business data from trusted sources through the Ontic Connected Ecosystem program

2025 is likely to see further advancements in artificial intelligence, with potential impacts on various aspects of society, including the security industry. The new year will also require security professionals to adapt to changing market conditions and develop contingency plans for unforeseen events. Industry changes will accelerate and challenge everyone in the security market to keep up. Making specific predictions for the new year can be a struggle, but we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big news for security in the year ahead?   

Retaining top talent is a route to bring innovative ideas and creative solutions to a company. Talent drives product development, improves processes, and helps businesses stay ahead of the competition. In essence, retaining top talent is essential for businesses to remain competitive, innovative, and successful. Unfortunately, staffing shortages are a reality for many corporate players in the security industry, as well as throughout the business community. We asked this week's Expert Panelists: How can physical security organizations attract and retain top talent?

The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized many industries, including physical security. By connecting physical devices to the internet, IoT technology offers significant enhancements to security systems. Benefits include real-time monitoring, remote access, and the utility of new devices such as temperature and humidity sensors. At the same time, IoT devices come with challenges, including greater cybersecurity vulnerability. We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: How is the Internet of Things (IoT) impacting the physical security marketplace?