Security Unpacked
Your weekly debrief on the security events that matter — analyzed through a physical security lens.
Each week, host Nicole McDargh (CPP, JD, MBA) breaks down the biggest security incidents from the past seven days and answers the question most coverage skips: what do we do now to be ready next time?
Other episode on interesting security topics, and even a few guests!
Episodes
6 episodes
Louvre Employees Predicted This Security Disaster Years Ago
On October 19th, 2025, an unusual scene unfolded at the Louvre in france, initially appearing as a routine delivery. A furniture hoist was used by four men, two of whom ascended to a first-floor balcony, hinting at a meticulously planned robber...
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Episode 5
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4:30
Six Men, One Toilet, and an Escape - The New Orleans Prison Scandal
In August 2023, six inmates at a modern facility in New Orleans exploited a vulnerability that shouldn't have existed. They didn't need Hollywood-style tunnels or complex hacks—they simply physically removed a sink-toilet combo unit and walked ...
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Episode 6
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7:04
The HelpDesk Call That Took Down a Casino
On September 10th, 2023, the famed Las Vegas Strip, often called "sin city," faced an unprecedented tech crisis. Slot machines at the Bellagio went dark, and guests at the MGM Grand were locked out, causing widespread disruption in casino opera...
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Episode 4
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5:47
Park Ave Shooting Leaves Businesses With Questions About Their Security
July 28th, 2025, 6:28 PM. A 27-year-old man double-parks a black BMW on Park Avenue between 51st and 52nd Streets in Manhattan, walks into the public plaza carrying an AR-15, and opens fire at the entrance of 345 Park Avenue—home to the NFL hea...
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Episode 3
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10:16
Your Smart Thermostat Could be Next: The Casino Fish Tank Heist
We dive into a fascinating true crime story, examining one of the most clever casino inside job operations in recent memory. This high stakes crime involved the theft of valuable high-roller data, showcasing a sophisticated white collar crime. ...
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Episode 2
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4:09
From Bomb Hoaxes to Hackers - Feb 12-19
Your emergency contact list is only as good as the last time you actually tested it. This week, bomb threats hit schools across New Mexico, Texas, and beyond — plus a political party HQ in France — and the real story wasn't the threats themselv...
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Episode 1
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