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Pharmaceutical_Security.pngThis is an open community for all members interested in security issues related to pharmaceutical security. This community aims to promote security leadership and cooperation between all segments of the pharmaceutical industry. Serves as a progressive source of information, as well as sponsors and supports programs on security issues affecting the industry. Ensures representation of the entire supply chain, from manufacturing all the way to the patient. This is a Subject Area Community which is led by a volunteer Steering Committee – you’ll see them regularly hosting virtual events, sharing resources, and leading online discussions within ASIS Connects.

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  • How are Nation States, Human Threats and Risk Intelligence shaping Global and Pharma Security?

    ASIS Pharma Security, Human Threat Management and Risk Intelligence Communities Joint Meeting 6/2/2026, Noon-1:30 pm(ET) (Open to all ASIS Members)

    Please join our Pharma Security, Human Threat Management and Risk Intelligence Communities for a discussion on How are Nation States, Human Threats and Risk Intelligence shaping Global and Pharma security?.

    Panelists from our ASIS Pharma Security, Human Threat Management and Risk Intelligence communities will discuss their practical experience with developing and implementing programs to identify and mitigate the evolving and convergent geopolitical threat landscape (state-sponsored and affiliated activity) we are seeing across all business sectors including life sciences.

    John Rodriguez, is the founder of Empathic Security Cultures, LLC, based in Austin, Texas with more than 40+ years of corporate security experience working for major corporations including General Motors, Kimberly-Clark, Levi Strauss & Co. and Cardinal Health. John earned his CPP in 1989. He previously was the CSO for Temple-Inland in Austin, Texas. John is a globally recognized security culture expert and works with global security departments and leadership teams to enhance their security programs for improved employee engagement and talent retention. John is a Human Threat Management and Investigations Community steering committee member.

    Todd Sowinski is Vice-President of Enterprise Risk, Resilience and Security at West Pharmaceutical Services, where he leads Enterprise Risk Management, Insurance Risk Management, Global Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Security programs across the company’s global operations. A retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with more than 30 years of leadership experience, he has held roles spanning regulatory affairs, corporate strategy, security and risk management in multinational environments. Todd is an active member of the ASIS CSO Center and currently serves as Chair of the ASIS Pharmaceutical Security Steering Committee.

    Kevin Weekes founded ZENRS in 2008, an International Risk Consultancy providing Insider Threat mitigation services. Prior to this, he spent 30 years in UK government service in Military Intelligence and Law Enforcement, counter terrorism, narcotics trafficking and fraud. Kevin has extensive international experience rooting out Insider Threats from Hostile Nation States, Organised Crime Groups and Single Issue Extremists, as well as creating Insider Threats against our enemies. He, along with Gary, are members of the ASIS Risk Intelligence and Human Threat Management communities and was responsible for helping compile the current ASIS Standard on Pre-Employment Screening."

    Gary "GI" Wilson is a combat veteran with over 30 years of military service, augmented by extensive experience in law enforcement, emergency services, threat assessment, and crisis management. A published author in professional journals, he is also a recognized media commentator. Wilson is an adjunct professor at Palomar College, holding certifications as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), a Certified Threat Manager (CTM), and a DHS National Threat Evaluation and Reporting Certified Master Trainer (CMT).

    Key Discussion Topics:

    What does the current threat landscape facing the Pharma and other industries look like? What are the stakes?

    What are the upstream and downstream threats/risks/vulnerabilities to supply chain integrity for the Pharma and other business sectors?

    What does the Human Threat environment look like?

    Why is collaboration across disciplines so critical in effectively identifying, preventing or mitigating these external and internal threats?

    What key strategic leadership actions can you take NOW to effectively deal with the current (and future) global threat landscape?

    Earn 1 CPE (self-reported).

    Register here: Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ASIS Pharma Security, Human Threat Management and Risk Intelligence Joint Communities meeting, after registering, you will receive a confirmation email with meeting details.

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  • “Insider Threat Considerations” and “Building a Site Security Plan” Tip Sheet Briefings

    When: February, 17, 2026 - NOON-1pm (ET)

    Please join our Pharma Security Community for a briefing on two new Tip Sheets.  Authors for “Insider Threat Security Considerations” and Building a Site Security Plan” Tip Sheets, both members of our Community, will provide an overview of these topics with a Q&A to follow.

    Matthew Brightbill, CCSP, is an experienced supply chain executive with a demonstrated history of working and having knowledge in all Loss Prevention disciplines in the retail, distribution, fulfillment (e-commerce), inbound and outbound LTL areas of worldwide logistics. He’s created best practices, processes and procedures in the cargo world. Matthew, in his various career assignments, has traveled extensively worldwide, and is skilled in corporate investigations.

    Brian Ford, CBCP, is a seasoned security professional with over 15 years experience leading teams in the security field. He is also a combat veteran having served as an Army officer domestically, as well as in Europe, Asia and the Middle East . Brian’s roles in pharmaceutical security have provided him with unique experiences in site expansion, security technologies, regulatory compliance and program development. He is also an SME on business continuity. You can connect with Brian on the ASIS Connects platform.

    Key Discussion Topics:

    1. Key elements of an effective Insider Threat security program
    2. Technical safeguards (e.g.;access control) and Human Factors (e.g.; organizational culture, training, behavioral analytics)
    3. Tips on developing a Site Security Plan
    4. Critical components of a Plan (e.g., risk assessment, training, change management, security processes, KPI’s/Metrics, etc.)

    Open to all, register here to attend:

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