Converged Security
The operational integration of Physical Security, Cyber Security, Executive Protection, Investigations, Supply Chain, and beyond — understood, measured, and matured. If we are not the right fit, we will guide you to someone we trust who is.
Jim McConnell — CEO / CSO / Principal, Ask McConnell, LLC
Who We Serve
Private Equity & Venture Capital
Fortune 500 / Global 1000
Government & Public Sector
Small & Mid-Size Business
NGO / Faith-Based Organizations
Our goal is for the first engagement each month to be a pro bono faith-based organization in need of security support. We also mentor law enforcement and military in transition to corporate and private security, and serve as volunteer first responders.
What We Do
Security Pain Points & Challenges We Solve
How We Deliver
Assess
Governance assessments and maturity planning
Measure
Security metrics and program evaluation
Train
Teaching, tabletop exercises, and capability building
Operate
Staff augmentation, field operations, event security
Bettering Security — Giving Back
Free and community tools developed to help organizations of all sizes improve their security posture.
S3C Tool
Free software supply chain scanner — upload your inventory, get EOL, EOS, and CVE exposure in minutes. No account required to explore.
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Metrics On Demand
Security program metrics platform — measure what matters across Physical, Cyber, and Converged security domains.
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V&V Scope Dev Tool
Structured verification and validation scope development for security programs and assessments.
Coming Soon
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IETF Internet-Draft
Proposed standard: a Well-Known URI for software lifecycle status — enabling vendors to self-report EOL/EOS dates in a machine-readable format.
In Progress
Our Core Definitions
We have collected over 100 marketing claims from security firms and committed to transparency about how we use these terms. These are our perspective — your organization may scope them differently.
Security
The prevention, detection, and response to a crime or a violation of an organization’s rules/policies.
Safety
The prevention, detection, and response to an accident. (think spilled milk, broken glass, etc.)
Safe
The feeling by an individual in an environment where they believe the security and safety controls are adequate for them to be at peace to enter, enjoy, or use the environment.
All
“All in every language means All.” Your organization’s use of “All” must mean every element under ownership, control, or that impacts your ability to carry out your mission safely.
Jim McConnell, CISSP, CISA, CFE
CEO / CSO / Principal — Ask McConnell, LLC
Jim brings 35+ years of corporate security experience across Physical Security, Cyber Security, Executive Protection, Supply Chain, Insider Threat, Fraud, and Investigations — with in-country operations across ~15 countries. His most recent corporate role was as the first Fellow in Verizon’s Corporate Security Office, where he led Executive Protection and Special Events Security, Supply Chain Security, and Government Liaison. Jim holds 15 patents in engineering, is the author of Converged Security Metrics and Converged Safety Metrics, and has provided pro bono security consulting to 450+ churches for more than 35 years.
CISSP · CISA · CISM · CFE · PCI · CPO · Security+ · FAA Part 107 · Level IV PPO · Texas PI · SARTECH 3 · NWCG FFT2 · Stop The Bleed Instructor · TxSSC Consultant
In-country operations across 14+ countries including USA, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, Thailand, Italy, India, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Argentina, New Zealand, and more.
Organizations We Support & Volunteer With
Minuteman Disaster Response — First responder organization
MilMentor — Military transition support
Hire Heroes USA — Military transition support
Books by Jim McConnell
Converged Security Metrics
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Converged Safety Metrics
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Texas PSB Individual License: Active, CAGE Code: 9LXZ3, TCOLE Registered, US Clearance Eligible, EIN: 93-1914843, DUNS: 119058091 TxSSC Registered
