“Tomorrowist” Podcast Episode
The Rise of Corporate Espionage: What Executives Need to Know About Modern Threats
Corporate espionage is now a daily reality for modern businesses. From cybertheft and supply chain infiltration to insider threats, the risks facing executives and organizations are multiplying faster than ever. This conversation with Dale Buckner, CEO of international security firm Global Guardian, explores how nation-state tactics are moving into the private sector, and why leaders must increase due diligence and integrate security across people and systems.
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Episode Guest
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Dale Buckner
Dale Buckner is the CEO and President of Global Guardian, LLC. He has been leading Global Guardian since its inception in March 2012 and is directly responsible for the day-to-day operations and its growth.
He is a decorated Combat-Commander with multiple combat tours and classified operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, Colombia, Haiti and Cuba and executed deployments to Russia, El Salvador, Honduras, Chile, Panama, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Dale served in the United States Army Infantry (9 years), Military Intelligence (2 years), and Special Forces Green Berets (13 years). He commanded 5 organizations including an Infantry Reconnaissance Platoon, Special Forces Scuba Team, Special Force Counter-Terrorism Team, a Special Forces Counter-Terrorism Task Force, and a Special Troops Battalion.
Dale has Bachelor’s Degrees in Criminal Justice and Business, Master’s Degrees in Public Administration and Business Administration, a Masters Certificate in Strategic Leadership from Cornell and was a Senior Fellow at the Tufts University School of Law and Diplomacy.
Dale earned a total of 27 awards and decorations highlighted by his combat Bronze Star Medal and Defense Meritorious Service Medal. He is a thought leader in the industry with recent features in CNN, Politico, NPR, The Hill, Bloomberg, Forbes, and other major media outlets.
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