# Setting the South African Security Stage with Fortress CEO Evan Bloom

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Podcast: [Security DNA](https://stenobird.com/podcast/security-dna-6416996)
Published: 2025-02-26T22:34:21+00:00
Episode link: https://securityinfowatch.podbean.com/e/setting-the-south-african-security-stage-with-fortress-ceo-evan-bloom/
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## Resource

This week's episode of SecurityDNA sees host Steve Lasky take to the podium with guest Evan Bloom, industry veteran and CEO of Fortress Strategic Communications. Bloom's formative years growing up in South Africa left him with a unique perspective on the security industry's transformation through technology and the environment. Together, he and Steve delve into an in-depth discussion on the state of security culture in South Africa and the impact its evolution might have on the industry globally. Evan Bloom is CEO of Fortress Strategic Communications, a PR consultancy with a focus on the law enforcement, homeland security, physical security, public safety, and enterprise risk management sectors. His expertise in PR advisement has made him a sought-after individual for companies and clients linked to breaking news, geopolitical risks, law enforcement, and physical security market issues.

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