Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Written by: Michael Aspland Grant Threatt and Marcus Funk
  • Summary

  • Structurally Sound is a podcast produced by the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University. The podcast will be a game-changer for small to medium-sized businesses looking for the latest best practices in security and resilience. We want to inspire professionals like you to help you achieve your goals. New episodes are available on first and third Mondays each month!
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Episodes
  • Getting Started in Emergency & Crisis Management with Vincent Ng
    Dec 16 2024
    What's the difference between emergency management and crisis management, and how can someone get started in either? The short answers are internships, saying yes to career opportunities, and not as different as you might think. This week, we chat with Vincent Ng, the Chief Operating Officer at Prestige Analytics, about opportunities and changes in emergency management careers.
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    49 mins
  • Transitioning from Military to Critical Infrastructure Careers with David Glaser, Jim Platt & Robert Crane
    Dec 2 2024
    Critical infrastructure is constantly evolving. Public and private sector careers need dedicated and adaptable employees to innovate new strategies and solutions; often, military veterans and those transitioning out of active service are strong candidates for those jobs, although the transition out of uniform can feel daunting. This week, we chat about networking and career moves with Ret. Major General David Glaser, President and CEO of Strategic Risk Integration Jim Platt and IHS Program Executive Robert Crane. We also discuss the Department of Defense's Transition Assistance and SkillBridge programs, and why Sam Houston State University is a top choice for veterans.
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    26 mins
  • Overreliance and Resiliency in Space The Whens and Wheres of GPS Technology with Jim Platt and Rob Crane
    Nov 18 2024
    Are we over-reliant on global positioning satellites? The technology is an essential part of a spectrum of technologies, including in critical infrastructure, and losing access to it could be disastrous. This week, we chat with Jim Platt, president and CEO of Strategic Risk Integration, and Robert Crane, a project manager for the energy sector and Position-Navigation-Timing for the Institute for Homeland Security, about steps to improve and diversify our dependence on GPS systems.
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    39 mins

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