ABC Producer Jon Steinberg Talks about "The Rookie" and "Beirut Rules"

Dr. Jason Piccolo and actress Jennifer Marshall interview “The Rookie” producer Jon Steinberg about how the hit ABC series “The Rookie” came together and his thoughts on bringing Beirut Rules to television. We thank Jon for his amazing efforts in bringing Bill’s story to television. Have a listen!

Great Interview of my good friend Sam Katz about "No Shadows in the Desert"

Pick up a copy of Sam’s latest book! “No Shadows in the Desert: Murder, Vengeance and Espionage in the War Against ISIS”. You won’t be disappointed.

Wonderful note from Graydon Carter at Vanity Fair about Under Fire

I came across this wonderful typed note from Graydon Carter, the former Editor of Vanity Fair. The magazine excerpted our book Under Fire one month prior to publication, which helped turn the book into a best-seller. HBO Films also optioned the story for a film.

You can read the full Vanity Fair excerpt here:

The Real Story of Benghazi, a "Landscape Littered with Murders and Betrayals"

Adapted from Under Fire: The Untold Story of the Attack in Benghazi, by Fred Burton and Samuel M. Katz, to be published in September by St. Martin's Press; © 2013 by the authors. After the fall of Colonel Qaddafi, in 2011, Libya had become an al-Qaeda-inspired, if not al-Qaeda-led, training base and battleground.

Fred Burton Speaks on the 1972 Hijacking of Sabena Flight 571

May 1972: The hijacking of Sabena Flight 571 by Black September is a key case study for any student of terrorism history, hostage-rescue and strategy. Read more about my thoughts on the case at the Stratfor Worldview link below.

Fred Burton Speaks on the 1972 Hijacking of Sabena Flight 571

Memos During a flight from Brussels to Tel Aviv on May 8, 1972, four members of the Black September Organization, a Palestinian terrorist group, hijacked Sabena Flight 571. The hijacking ended 30 hours later after a raid by Israeli commandos that included two future prime ministers.

Austin data security startup Altr raises another $15M

I’m honored to be an Advisor to CEO Dave Sikora and the great team at Altr! This article appeared in the Austin Business Journal on May 13, 2020 -

“The startup has around 50 employees across offices in Austin and Florida, and it has four open positions. Alter has landed 26-plus patents. And it has also built out a strong list of advisors, including Mike Maples, Sr., a former executive at IBM and Microsoft; Fred Burton, former deputy chief of counterterrorism at the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service; Michael Hermus, former CTO of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; John Swainson, former CEO at CA; and Scott Able, co-founder of Spiceworks.”

Austin data security startup Altr raises another $15M - Austin Business Journal

An Austin startup focused on reducing the risk that company data gets compromised or falls out of compliance with policies and regulations has raised $15 million in new funding. Altr Solutions Inc., which emerged from stealth in 2018 with its initial $15 million in funding, said its new investment came from the same group that initially backed it.

COVID-19: The Invisible Enemy Will Cause a New Shift in Security

What shifts will the security industry see due to Covid-19? I put this together for Ontic (amazing technology) where I am honored to serve on their Board of Advisors. Here are the key take-aways. Let me know what you think? Drop me a line via my contact form.

• Since the 1960’s, every decade has brought new shifts in security.

• The pandemic will cause a new shift, technology solutions will help.

• Threats will shift to residences from corporate.

• We will return to the old.

COVID-19: The Invisible Enemy Will Cause a New Shift in Security - Ontic

Since the 1960's, every decade has brought new shifts in security. The pandemic will cause a new shift, technology solutions will help. Threats will shift to residences from corporate. We will return to the old. For those who know me, or have read my books or writings, you know that I am a student of...

Fred Burton Profiled on The Native Influence

Very nice to be profiled on The Native Influence!

Read more at: The Native Influence

Fred Burton - VP of Intelligence at Stratfor, former special agent, police officer & NY Times best-selling author

Follow your dreams. Most people quit before they start.

Fred Burton’s Book Ghost Featured by Ghurka, Handmade Leather Gear

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Why Fred Burton, NYT Best-Selling Author, Chooses Ghurka

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It's a bag that he says "will last a long time and never go out of style."

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