From Statistics to Metrics: Jim McConnell's Guide to Measuring Security's Effectiveness

In this episode of the Connected Intelligence Podcast , Jim McConnell shares insights from more than three decades in corporate and critical infrastructure security, exploring the evolution of converged security and safety metrics. Together with Manish, he discusses how organizations can move beyond silos to create unified, data-driven security strategies that strengthen both safety and operational resilience. The conversation also dives into the cultural and practical aspects of launching effective metrics programs and how AI will influence the future of security measurement and decision-making. You'll learn: The difference between security and safety metrics—and why both are essential for creating environments where people truly feel safe How to build a culture of accountability around data by focusing on ownership, simplicity, and readiness before launching a metrics program Ways AI can serve as a force multiplier for security professionals, enhancing situational awareness and decision-making across converged environments Learn more in Ontic Resources . If you’re enjoying this episode, please take a moment to rate and review the show.

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From Statistics to Metrics: Jim McConnell's Guide to Measuring Security's Effectiveness is an episode from The Ontic Protective Intelligence Podcast by Ontic.

This episode is 00:31:13 long.

This episode was published on Nov 12, 2025.

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