Toby Houchens

About Toby Houchens

Threats and opportunities come at businesses from multiple directions, and fast. Today’s security risk management must holistically monitor and manage threats to all assets to optimize business outcomes. Most organizations take a siloed approach to risk management which limits the information that the c-level and board have access to, leaving risk gaps that are difficult to identify. Some key areas that are siloed that need to be integrated are: PR risk Physical Security Strategic Risk Insider Threats Cyber Travel Logistics Branding It is a challenge to read the data, that is typically delivered in dated spreadsheets, and leverage it effectively. Without the ability to measure, you never know your ROI.Here are 5 ways to measure risk and performance indicators: Timeliness of Information and Intelligence - Intelligence drives decision making processes. How quickly you get useful information has a direct impact on how fast you can make decisions, how much time you have to respond, and your ability to limit second order effects and do damage control. Relevancy, Noise, and Quality of Threat Data - Equally important as the speed, is the nature of the intelligence and information you receive. Changes in Risk Exposure - It is important to discuss with stakeholders what risk is acceptable and what actions will take place when certain risk thresholds are realized. Stakeholder Communications and Event Processing Efficiency - The two-way communications and crisis response infrastructure should also be tested regularly. Strategy and KPI AssessmentOnce you have established tangible goals and key performance indicators for your program and third-party solutions, actually measure how well you achieve them! Do you have gaps and risk exposure? Let’s chat, I am confident I can offer some insights that can have a direct impact. t••••••••@alpharecon.com | 85••••••62

Experience

1. Speaker Subject Matter Expert Speaker on Esrm, Erm and Technology Innovations in Risk Management

   Alpha Recon Technologies

   May 2013 — Present

   As an international speaker I have engaged and informed thousands of executives, security, technology, and risk management professionals, leaving the audience excited to put what they learn into action.Highlights: 2021 International Conference on Computational Science and Computational Intelligence (CSCI): Measuring the Effectiveness of Investment in Security Treatments through a Security ROI Model ASIS - Leveraging ESRM to Manage Physical, Cyber, and Converged Security Programs RIMS - How to Measure and Maximize ROI for ERM Programs Travel Tech Convention – Unconventional Travel Risk Management BTN Travel Network -Technology Innovations in Travel Risk Management Quaynote Duty of Care Conferences – Main-stage speaker and panelist discussing ESRM and technology innovations and risk management. Native Nation Events - Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) for Casinos and Hotels: How Holistic Security and Risk Assessment can Improve Your People, Impact Business Strategy, Operations, and Crisis ManagementIf you are looking for a speaker for your event, let’s chat. t••••••••@alpharecon.com

Education

• Troy University

  Master of Science (MS), International Relations

  2010 — 2012

• Colorado Technical University

  Research Doctorate, Big Data Analytics

  2018

• UC San Diego

  Master of Science (MS), Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, Neuroscience

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Customer Service
• Training
• Emergency Medicine
• Start-Up Ventures
• Information Technology
• Security Clearance
• Threat Analysis
• Travel Security
• Executive Management
• Information Security
• Operations Management
• Interagency Coordination
• Intelligence Analysis
• Ceos
• Information Services
• Management
• Instructor Certified
• Leadership
• International Relations
• Project Management
• International Relations Theory
• Entrepreneurship
• Travel Management
• Biological Sciences
• Project Planning
• Special Operations
• National Security
• Start-Ups
• Security Training
• Contingency Planning
• Travel Planning
• Team Leadership
• Intelligence
• Strategic Consulting
• Strategic Planning
• Foreign Policy
• National Security Affairs
• Analysis