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Home » Authors » Joanne R. Pollock
Joanne R. Pollock

Joanne R. Pollock

Joanne R. Pollock is the co-founder and President of Security Management Resources.  Previous to SMR, she had a 20-year career at leading global corporations, working across diverse functional areas including human resources, sales and marketing, and information technology services.

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Career Intelligence

Intelligence and business risk integration in corporate security

Intelligence, regardless of where it exists in an organization’s structure, is a valuable corporate asset.
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Joanne R. Pollock
May 15, 2023

Intelligence-related activities found within today’s global security programs aids in the protection of people, physical assets, finances and intellectual property.


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Career Intelligence

How to make a good first impression

Security professionals on the job hunt should prepare how best to describe their investigative and protection skillsets.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
April 12, 2023

Security professionals on the job hunt should prepare in advance to put their best foot forward in job interviews and display their career accomplishments.


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Career Intelligence

The challenge of ghost jobs

Security professionals on the hunt for new roles should be cautious of job postings that are less reputable than they appear.
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
March 13, 2023

Security professionals on the hunt for new roles should be cautious of ghost jobs — job postings that are less reputable than they appear.


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Career Intelligence

Security executive job search myths and realities

Finding the perfect candidate for a security executive position poses challenges to both job seekers and organizations.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
February 10, 2023

Earning security executive jobs requires understanding the candidate pool and job search firm practices.


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Top security career challenges for 2023

The year ahead will bring a new set of challenges for security leaders, from the return to office shift to the hardening job market.
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
January 6, 2023

 Organizations and their security functions are seeing challenges with the return to office shift and hardening job market.


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Career Intelligence

Prepare for future security career challenges

Building a strong security culture force multiplies the reach of security teams and promotes a safe and secure work environment.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
December 7, 2022

Building a strong, integrated security culture begins with connection at all levels of an organization.


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Career Intelligence

Press pause to advance your security career

Sometimes taking a break is the most important step a security leader can take
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
November 7, 2022

It is easy to get caught up in the demanding pace of security careers, however a break is often the most beneficial thing a security leader can take.


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Career Intelligence

Succession planning for diversity, equity & inclusion

Security leaders can plan for the future by focusing on developing their internal security talent pool to fill positions at the senior level.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
October 10, 2022

Security executives must plan for the future by focusing on developing their internal security talent pool to fill positions at the senior level.




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Career Intelligence

Are awards valuable to your security career?

Everyone enjoys a trophy but it’s important for security professionals to do their due diligence before accepting.
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Joanne R. Pollock
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Jerry J. Brennan
September 7, 2022

Everyone enjoys a trophy but it’s important for security professionals to do their due diligence before accepting.


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Career Intelligence

The impact of diversity, equity and inclusion on your security career

A security leader’s decisions and actions when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion practices can send a powerful message to the organization and the security industry, and impact reputation and personal brand.
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Jerry J. Brennan
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Joanne R. Pollock
August 5, 2022

A security leader’s decisions and actions when it comes to DEI practices send a powerful message to the organization and the industry, and impact both reputation and personal brand. 


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