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Tom Meehan

I am a seasoned security and loss prevention professional with over 20 years of experience in leading, developing, and implementing innovative solutions and strategies for various industries and organizations. As the president of CONTROLTEK, I guide the company’s vision, culture, and operations while delivering cutting-edge security products and services for retail, banking, and cash-in-transit sectors. My expertise spans across domains such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, RFID, EAS, cash security, cybersecurity, fintech, digital currencies, dark web investigations, human trafficking, organized retail crime, and open-source intelligence. I am passionate about leveraging data, technology, and collaboration to enhance security, efficiency, and sustainability for my clients and partners. I am also an active contributor to the security and loss prevention community as an author, keynote speaker, podcast host, and advisor.

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Contributor Brief·Tom Meehan · 3 articles
Updated Aug 17, 2023

Platform Design Embeds Risk; One-Size-Fits-All Solutions Fail User Needs

Meehan argues that embedded features in widely-adopted platforms—whether chat in gaming or generic asset tracking—create hidden vulnerabilities that generic solutions cannot address. He advocates for industry-specific, tailored approaches that acknowledge each sector's unique operational and safety constraints rather than accepting default platform affordances.

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major platform ecosystems (Roblox, Fortnite, social media) bundling unvetted chat features

“Chat features can inadvertently open doors to exploitation through platforms children use daily.”

Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regular Use of Digital Gaming Platforms

Risk vectors embedded in child-facing platforms

Video gaming platforms (Roblox, Fortnite)2
Social media messaging integration1
Retail asset tracking systems1
Aerospace inventory management1
Manufacturing operations1

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33%Video gaming
Video gaming platforms (Roblox, Fortnite)
Social media messaging integration
Retail asset tracking systems
Aerospace inventory management
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3 industries

struggling with generic asset tracking inadequacy: retail, aerospace, manufacturing

One-size-fits-all asset tracking falls short of unique operational needs across sectors.

Mastering RFID: Tailored Solutions for Efficient Asset Tracking Across Industries

Young players face hidden risks through messaging features embedded in games they love.

Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regular Use of Digital Gaming Platforms [pro av]

“Default platform affordances prioritize engagement over safety and sector-specific constraints.”

Themes:Embedded platform risks are structural, not incidentalGeneric solutions mask sector-specific operational failuresPopular services obscure vulnerability through entertainment value

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