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Security Expert Witness · Forensic Security Analysis

When Security Becomes Evidence.

Expert witness support for negligent security, premises liability, CPTED, physical security, electronic access control, surveillance systems, security program failures, and court-ready forensic analysis.

CPP PSP PCI CISSP CEH CHFI CNDA CSPM CRL
20+ Years Experience

Physical security, electronic systems, forensic review, consulting, and program management.

10+ Certifications

Security, investigation, information systems, ethical hacking, forensics, and project management.

25+ UL Panels

Participation in security-related technical panels and standards work.

5 Continents Served

Projects across North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Authority Signal

Not theory. Field-tested security judgment.

The strongest expert witness pages do not just list credentials. They prove the expert can translate technical facts into clear, credible opinions.

Technical Depth

Deep domain expertise across physical security, electronic security systems, standards, and field practices.

Plain-English Communication

Complex topics explained clearly for attorneys, juries, mediators, and non-technical audiences.

Forensic Security Lens

Investigations grounded in facts, evidence, and method — not assumptions.

Litigation Usefulness

Objective opinions tailored to motions, settlement strategy, mediation, deposition, and trial.

Recognition & Media

Credibility beyond the résumé.

U.S. Outstanding Security Performance Award

Recognized for excellence in security program development and leadership.

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Security System News — 20 Under 40

Honored among the industry’s top young security professionals.

UL

UL Standards Technical Panel Member

Contributing member to UL standards panels for access control and related systems.

TV

Featured Security Expert for CourtTV’s Impossible Heists

Consulting on real-world investigations and security breakdowns.

Conference Insights

Conference-stage expertise. Courtroom-useful clarity.

These presentations show technical depth, practical judgment, and the ability to explain complex security problems without hiding behind jargon.

Video 01

High Security Locks & Access Control

A technical walk-through of locks, cylinders, key control, access control electronics, biometrics, and practical physical security limitations.

Locks Access Control Biometrics Key Systems
Why attorneys should care: Security cases often turn on whether doors, locks, credentials, hardware, and barriers were reasonable for the risk.
Video 02

Override Layer One Security

A fast-moving presentation on physical security design, access control architecture, CCTV, door controllers, system weaknesses, and operational failure points.

Layer One CCTV Door Controllers System Design
Why attorneys should care: Security failures usually involve design choices, installation gaps, policies, records, people, and maintenance.
Areas of Specialized Expertise

The security questions behind the lawsuit.

Physical & Electronic Security Design

System design review across physical and electronic security environments.

Premises Security Assessment

Evaluation of whether security controls fit the property and risk profile.

Security Management Programs

Review of staffing, patrols, training, post orders, and security management.

CPTED Design & Assessment

Analysis of visibility, access, lighting, territorial control, and design.

Physical Security Red Team

Adversarial review of practical physical security weaknesses.

Operational Penetration Testing

Testing and analysis of procedures, people, hardware, and access points.

Security Systems Specification

Review of technical specifications, system scope, and design intent.

Access Control Systems

Credentials, readers, controllers, logs, doors, locks, and policies.

CCTV & Surveillance Systems

Coverage, retention, image quality, monitoring, and evidentiary value.

Burglar & Fire Alarm Systems

Alarm design, response, monitoring, documentation, and performance.

Information Security Policy

Policies connecting physical systems, electronic records, and IT controls.

IT Security Integration

Networked physical security, access logs, system records, and data integrity.

Locking Hardware & Mechanisms

Doors, locks, keys, restricted key systems, cylinders, and hardware.

Expert Witness Testimony

Consultation, reports, deposition, rebuttal, mediation, and trial support.

Our Forensic Methodology

From incident facts to defensible expert opinion.

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Evidence Intake

Secure collection and review of relevant materials, incident records, policies, site data, and system documentation.

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Security Condition Review

Analyze systems, policies, hardware, environment, lighting, access, staffing, and operational gaps.

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Standard of Care Analysis

Apply standards, codes, industry practice, methodology, and site-specific facts to determine reasonable security.

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Opinion Development

Develop clear, defensible opinions tied to facts, evidence, applicable standards, and case-specific circumstances.

Qualifications & Credentials

Signals attorneys can verify quickly.

Professional Credentials

CPP
PSP
PCI
CISSP
CEH
CHFI
CNDA
CSPM
CRL
New York State Burglar & Fire Alarm License
NAAA Certified Security Technician
NRA Certified Instructor — Multiple Disciplines

Education & Experience

Education

B.S. Business Administration — Thomas Edison University

Trenton, New Jersey. Arnold Fletcher Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement.

Enterprise Experience

Embedded Fortune 50 Security Consultant

Enterprise physical and electronic security program management experience.

Professional Work

Expert Witness & Security Consultant — Glasser Security Group

Forensic security analysis, physical security consulting, CPTED, systems design, specification development, and expert witness services.

Conference Speaker

Conference Speaker & Industry Lecturer

Presenter at major security and technology conferences including ASIS International, BlackHat, DefCon, HOPE, and Microsoft Homeland Security Conference.

“I have worked with Michael multiple times with very positive experiences. Michael is one of the most qualified security experts in the country.”

— Dr. Bob Banerjee

Preliminary Intake

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