The global risk environment is becoming more complex and more interconnected by the day. From geopolitical instability and supply chain disruption to climate-driven events and misinformation, organizations are navigating a landscape where threats rarely appear in isolation. What’s changing isn’t just the volume of risk; it’s the expectation that intelligence can help drive faster, smarter decisions when it matters most.
That theme sits at the center of the latest Security Connected episode, “Risk Intelligence trends & projections,” where security leaders explore how intelligence-led decision-making is helping reshape protection, resilience, and business continuity for global enterprises.
Intelligence-led security in an era of accelerating risk
Filmed on-site at the Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025 in New Orleans, the episode brings together senior leaders across intelligence, operations, and client engagement to unpack how organizations can move from information overload to operational clarity.
Moderated by Laura Rose, Vice President of Strategy & Marketing at Securitas USA, the fireside discussion features:
- Mike Evans, Director, Securitas Risk Intelligence Center
- Raymond Fleck, Global Accounts Manager, Pinkerton
- Tammy Wood, Vice President, National Sales
Together, they examine how predictive analytics, AI-enabled intelligence, and human expertise are converging to help organizations move from insight to action, faster and with greater confidence.
Why risk intelligence must be actionable
A recurring message throughout the conversation is that organizations are no longer asking for more data. They’re asking for intelligence they can trust, understand, and apply in real-time.
As global risks continue to converge, security and business leaders need intelligence that is:
- Contextual: tailored to specific industries, geographies, and operational realities.
- Timely: aligned with the pace of decision-making, not after the fact.
- Embedded: integrated into workflows, escalation paths, and response plans.
“Organizations are no longer looking for more data; they’re looking for clarity,” said Mike Evans, Director of the Securitas Risk Intelligence Center. “Risk intelligence must be actionable, timely, and embedded into operations if it’s going to support real-world decision-making.”
Rather than focusing solely on alerts, the discussion highlights the importance of decision frameworks and processes that allow leaders to act decisively during moments of uncertainty, whether responding to geopolitical volatility, supply chain disruptions, or emerging threats amplified by misinformation.
Connecting strategy to real-world application
The episode underscores how intelligence-led security can help deliver measurable value across industries, including pharmaceuticals, critical infrastructure, financial services, and retail. Visual demonstrations from the Securitas Risk Intelligence Center (RIC) and GSX activation highlights help connect strategic discussion to practical application, showing how intelligence can support continuity, resilience, and informed leadership decisions.
This episode also builds on insights from the Securitas 2026 Annual Intelligence Estimate, which explores emerging risk drivers, global intelligence assessments, and forward-looking scenarios shaping 2026 and beyond.
A closer look at the 2026 annual intelligence estimate
The 2026 Annual Intelligence Estimate helps provide a comprehensive briefing designed to help organizations navigate a year of accelerated change, converging threats, and emerging opportunities.
This edition highlights several defining shifts shaping the global risk landscape, including the resurgence of low-probability, high-impact events, and the accelerating convergence of physical and digital risks. It also explores the strategic role of security and risk leaders as enablers to help strengthen organizational performance, resilience, and informed decision-making in a changing world.
The Annual Intelligence Estimate offers a structured view of what lies ahead and how organizations can prepare. The report includes:
- Strategic security & risk driver analysis: key themes, trends, and signals influencing the 2026 security and risk landscape for organizations worldwide.
- Corporate security intelligence assessment: threat and protective intelligence analysis focused on risks most relevant to corporate environments and operating models.
- Global risk intelligence assessment: global, regional, and local intelligence concerns, including geopolitical threats and broader risk analysis.
- Wildcard scenarios: high-impact, low-probability scenarios with the potential for far-reaching implications, supporting scenario planning, and readiness.
- Key flashpoints for 2026: A forward-looking calendar highlighting periods of heightened risk exposure for organizations around the world.
These insights reinforce a core message echoed throughout the Security Connected episode: intelligence helps deliver the most value when it helps organizations anticipate disruption, understand potential impacts, and respond with confidence before risks escalate.
Watch, listen, and explore further
Security Connected: Risk intelligence trends & projections is now available across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and securitasinc.com.
Dive deeper and explore the 2026 Securitas Annual Intelligence Estimate, which expands on the themes discussed in the episode with detailed analysis and strategic guidance for security and business leaders navigating the year ahead.
