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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

Embedded risks hide inside platforms parents trust most

Tom Meehan argues that popular digital platforms marketed as entertainment venues for children contain structural vulnerabilities—embedded chat and messaging features—that inadvertently create direct pathways for exploitation. He contends that parents cannot adequately protect children without understanding that these platforms bundle entertainment with hidden cybersecurity risks that operate by design, not accident.

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major gaming platforms with embedded chat features

“Chat features can inadvertently open doors to exploitation within games children play daily.”

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

Digital platform risk exposure for children

Embedded messaging in entertainment platforms1
Social media integration with gaming1
Real-time chat accessibility to strangers1

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33%Embedded messaging
Embedded messaging in entertainment platforms
Social media integration with gaming
Real-time chat accessibility to strangers

1-size-fits-all

asset tracking approach proven insufficient across industries

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

Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern (pro av edition)

Companies discover that standardized solutions fall short of their unique operational needs.

Mastering RFID: Tailored Solutions for Efficient Asset Tracking Across Industries

“Entertainment platforms bundle safety risks directly into the features parents cannot disable.”

Themes:Hidden architectural vulnerabilities in consumer platformsChat-mediated exposure pathways for minorsOne-size-fits-all approaches fail diverse operational contexts

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