Ep. 113: The Reality of Human Trafficking (w/ Matt Richardson, Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative)

Matt Richardson, Director of Intelligence and Investigations at The Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative, is today’s guest on the Cyber Security Matters podcast, hosted by Dominic Vogel. The Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative, a 501(c)3 US-based nonprofit, aims to disrupt the market of human trafficking, child exploitation, and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) through the advancement of prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting mechanisms. Matt is an expert on internet safety, Human Trafficking, and the prevention of online exploitation and holds an Ontario Police College credential in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCINT) internet investigations. He is a Professor at Loyalist College where he teaches topics that include; online safety, using social media as a positive force, and technology’s impact on modern society.  During this conversation we will dive into: -What human trafficking looks like in North America right now-How to be proactive in protecting your kids online -What red flags you need to watch out for -How to put safety networks around your children  Want to connect with Matt? Here are a couple of ways that you can do exactly that:-Website: www.followmoneyfightslavery.org-LinkedIn: @Matt Richardson