Expanding Your Resource Capabilities to Identify and Combat Global Threats Including emerging ones tied to AI
Expanding Your Resource Capabilities to Identify and Combat Global Threats Including emerging ones tied to AI
We hope to draw people who are genuinely interested in embracing the opportunities we all have to effect meaningful change in how we perceive today's evolving threat landscape, including the pressing need for cybersecurity assessment and effective strategies for digital asset protection. By being part of a creative plan that enlists key partners, we aim to stimulate the positive changes we all desire.
In the book “Ripping Off the Bureaucratic Blinders,” many fundamental objectives of these plans are highlighted. This site provides a platform for prospective participants to fully embrace and expand upon these objectives, whether advancing current initiatives or proposing new areas for consideration, particularly in light of emerging threats.
In the Next Door portion of this site for, readers will find more details regarding each current project and are encouraged to share their own creative thoughts on how each effort might be better advanced. This includes suggestions for additional projects or initiatives that could enhance our collective approach to cybersecurity and digital asset protection.
We believe there are smoldering embers within each of us, representing the passion and creativity we once had (and still possess to some extent) that, if left unattended, may completely go out. Alternatively, by stirring those embers, we hope to reignite the flames in all of us to:
1) Not stand by and watch, but instead,
2) Be part of a proactive pioneering team that seeks to thoroughly understand each challenge and formulate refined strategies to achieve impactful change.
We look forward to your partnership in this mission.
* Demonstrated Expertise from an impactful career of more than 30 years in the FBI and Private Sector positions
* History of Unabashedly calling out “repeated” missteps in Government and Industry that should not be ignored,
* Demanding Accountability from Cross-Sector leaders,
Additional Proven Expertise at:
* Developing and implementing “Evolving” Best Practices to:
- Identify Specific (often Global) Threats in the ever-changing landscape
- Implement Strategies that:
+ Succeed in identifying and neutralizing threats
+ Build Global SME partnerships
+ Ensure strategies are “forward thinking” and in compliance with major legal and regulatory frameworks.
Fundamentals Regarding Complex – Larger Organized Criminal Groups:
I’ve found through most of my career in the FBI (and since then) that the most significant crimes of interest (at least to law enforcement and prosecutors) rarely arrived as “gift wrapped” on the doorsteps of the FBI (or other agencies) ready to be prosecuted. In fact, most effective cases were ultimately identified via strong sources of intelligence, such as well-placed informants, cooperating witnesses (with leverage on them), or, in many recent instances, through inspired Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from various cross-sector partners we increasingly relied on. We (in current and former law enforcement) should remain very mindful of this fundamental truth, as well as a few well-deserved criticisms from private industry (major victims) over the years, including:
When contacting the local Field Office, victims (individuals and organizations) were often told:
- The case that they shared was not significant enough to interest the prosecutors,
- The case should be referred to another Field Office, where the company was located (and that this matter is not in our Area Of Responsibility), or
- That you (the victim company) did not specify what the loss dollar amount was, or,
- Since the “bad guys” were at least in part overseas, the likelihood of prosecution or recovery was very low.
- The fraud described does not appear to be tied to Terrorism or Organized Crime and, as such, is not really a “Top Priority.”
Embracing this history – Sets the foundation or premise for the “Stir the Embers” Alliance.
Through the projects and initiatives outlined (and yet to be developed), this effort will:
** Develop more inspired resources (newly trained and via critical SME partners) that will:
Please find my recently published Book - on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookbaby, Ingram/Spark and other outlets.
In the book "Ripping off the Bureaucratic Blinders" -
Dan details how self-imposed boundaries restricts our ability to see not only the full picture of the threat landscape we seek to tackle, but how in many cases “institutional arrogance” fuels that dysfunction, bridling those of us that might dare to challenge those historic norms. Despite many obstacles, Dan outlines how perseverance can lead to a global shift in how effective partnerships are formed and how succeeding in that today and can help us do even more tomorrow.
Building trusted and lasting partnerships across industry and law enforcement will help to pave the path to sustained impactful change.
Our "Making it Personal" mantra has proven repeatedly that the "People Part" of the equation remains a vital foundation for success. Find out how you can be part of that vital embrace.
Our team of experts will help you connect with critical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to help identify and neutralize global cyber based threats. Look for engagement ideas on "The Next Door" page.
Over the past 25 years we've trained and placed more than 200+ investigators/analysts and special agents placed with numerous public and private sector organizations. Each entity has regularly requested more staff with such unique training/skills. Lets keep this productive and immensely cost/effective process going. Find out how you can help @ The Next Door Page.
* Don’t allow yourself to be shrouded with the “Wet Blanket of Complacency” that too often is thrown on so many – who try to draw out good response/action from our colleagues and managers.
* Every large organization – is more often bridled by flocks of attorneys – that would much prefer us to “not get involved” and certainly “Do not tell anyone” what you are seeing, less we become liable for acknowledging “what we now know” .
Given what we've come to know, what is the most impactful path we can collectively pave forward? See Making it Personal Podcast series on "The Next Door" page.
A foundational template for a proven successful process of truly meaningful Intelligence Development. See More on "The Next Door" page.
IRRAP: This project was developed in the Post Columbine time-frame initially and has been revised since then. It recognizes that high school and college-age students may witness early warning signs of peers being recruited into various hate groups for a variety of reasons. This initiative outlines opportunities to educate students on emerging threats and provide incentivized paths they can discreetly pursue to report what they see or hear regarding such behavior.
Furthermore, this project leverages prior efforts by the FBI and other federal and state agencies to 'Adopt a School' and participate in DARE-type programs, thereby making better use of scarce resources for practical objectives that confront today's simmering criminal elements and threats to community safety.
Human Resource Development: This program builds on successes achieved through the NCFTA's unique cross-sector collaborative environment to recruit, train, and develop graduate students from various academic institutions into some of the brightest and most creative investigators and analysts in cybersecurity assessment. Over the last 20+ years, these efforts have been fine-tuned and have resulted in the placement of dozens of talented personnel within government, law enforcement, the intelligence community, and numerous private sector organizations that have partnered with the NCFTA. The cost-benefits have proven to be exponential compared to traditional hiring and recruiting practices, especially in the context of digital asset protection.
Sample Initiative Template: This project/plan effectively creates a repeatable template showcasing how many successful initiatives have been developed and advanced over the past 20+ years.
Telecom Initiative: This plan provides an overview of how a much-needed Telco/Mobile initiative can be jump-started. Numerous law enforcement and private industry organizations have expressed interest in supporting such an effort, although the specific leadership or ownership remains somewhat undefined.
We provide comprehensive training and education programs designed to help your staff understand and prevent cyber attacks, focusing on crucial areas such as cybersecurity assessment, digital asset protection, and emerging threats.
Contact us to reserve - set up your Speaking engagement :danlarkin@stritheembers.com
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Join the conversation around critical cybersecurity assessments:
* What are today's critical vulnerabilities in the realm of digital asset protection?
* If you could change one thing about how we collectively combat emerging threats, what would that be?
* What steps should Government, Law Enforcement, and Industry avoid repeating in their cybersecurity efforts?
* What are we doing right in digital asset protection, and how can we expand on those successes?
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Your support and contributions will enable us to conduct more thorough cybersecurity assessments, protecting our digital assets and addressing emerging threats, ultimately helping us to meet our goals and advance our mission.