The broad risks, harsh realities, and the eventual rewards of providing security products and services in today’s challenging business environment will be highlighted. Protecting company assets, brand, and employees in today’s environment is critical to a company’s overall success. This presentation will highlight real world security and investigative experiences that clearly demonstrate how properly executed business strategies and practices can in fact provide rewards in today’s challenging business environment. Attendees will hear directly from a former fortune 100 company CSO who has experienced and led a team of professionals through most every incident and investigation scenario a company can possibly face. Experiences that include; daily bank robberies and customer robberies, to high profile internal investigations, executive protection challenges, and workplace violence incidents. Attendees will gain invaluable insight into how professionals in today’s business environment can succeed in developing a comprehensive security and safety program which will directly support their company’s mission, but also protect their brand and reputation.
- Attendees will learn how basic risk management is paramount.
- Attendees will gain insight into real world successful security strategies.
- Attendees will be reminded of how critical their work is.
About Michael Bacon

Michael is a 27 year veteran of the corporate world of risk management, audit, fraud, security, HR, information security, and investigations. He left Wells Fargo in late in 2014 as the Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer to start Rezolvrizk, a risk management resource firm specializing in assisting in the success of those who have a risk challenge or a program deficiency, but lack either the time, internal resources, or the expertise to properly address and rezolve. Michael works with companies across several industries assessing, analyzing, and resolving their risk challenges. Michael maintains certifications as a Certified Protection Professional, a Certified Information Systems Security Professional, and a Senior Professional in Human Resources. He has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Texas / Arlington and an Executive Masters in General Business Administration from the University of Maryland.