Double Down on Cybersecurity at ISC West 2025

In our increasingly connected world, cybersecurity risks are becoming even more prevalent, and it’s critical for the security industry to stay up to date on the evolving threat landscape and how to mitigate threats. ISC Security Events and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating to make cybersecurity a bigger part than ever before at the 2025 ISC West show!

“ISC West has long been the leading converged security trade show in the United States, and we are always working to make the show even more relevant to cybersecurity professionals and attendees,” said ISC Event Vice President Mary Beth Shaughnessy. “Each year we tailor the program to expand on and enhance the cybersecurity content and offerings, and we look forward to connecting this year’s attendees with a robust selection of impactful keynotes, sessions, events and technologies in cybersecurity and connected IoT.”

“The convergence of physical and cybersecurity is front of mind for security professionals, and the 2025 SIA Education@ISC West conference program reflects the growing demand for more cybersecurity education,” said Dr. Elli Reges, director of learning and development at SIA. “Attendees can expect to see a variety of sessions addressing vulnerabilities for interconnected systems, implementing best practices and working with IT teams to protect critical assets and infrastructure. New this year, we have partnered with RSA to deliver high-impact sessions that bridge the gap between physical security and IT. Our goal is to provide education that helps professionals remain adaptable and proactive in a rapidly changing security landscape.”

At ISC West this year, attendees have access to more top-quality cybersecurity content and offerings than ever before, including:

On Wednesday, April 2, at 9 a.m., don’t miss the Day 1 Keynote – The New Cyberthreat Landscape! Rachel Wilson will bring her unique perspective as a former National Security Agency executive and the current director of cybersecurity at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management to bear on the question of how we can best defend ourselves against an increasingly hostile cyber environment.

From Monday through Thursday, check out a variety of cybersecurity and digital transformation-focused sessions as part of the SIA Education at ISC West conference program. You can hear from experts on topics including:

• Foundations of Cybersecurity: An Introduction to Protecting Digital Assets
• The Complexity of Security Convergence
• Exploiting AI: Harnessing Advanced Tools for Ethical Hacking and Cyber Defense
• A Deep Dive into OT Cybersecurity – Securing the World’s Critical Infrastructure
• Securing the Watchers: Battle Against Cyber Threats in Video Surveillance

For the first time, ISC and SIA are collaborating with RSA for a series of educational sessions around critical cybersecurity topics, developed and delivered by RSA. You’ll get access to tech deep dives on tampering with tampers and how infrared sensors work and learn tips for installers on talking to IT, properly preparing the customer and cybersecurity 101 concepts. Session and workshop highlights include:

• Cybersecurity 101
• Cyber Workshop for Basic Pen Testing, System Hardening and Environment Assessments
• Tampering With Tampers: Technical Deep Dive
• How Infrared Sensors Work: Technical Deep Dive
• How to Talk to IT for Installers
• Properly Preparing the Customer

On the show floor, check out the Cybersecurity & Connected IoT pavilion, where you can discover the latest technologies in this area, as well as relax and recharge in the Cyber Hub, where you can mingle and network with other industry professionals and enjoy snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Looking to boost your cybersecurity knowledge? A certification can help! SIA’s Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) is an essential, highly respected credential and the first-ever certification focused specifically on cybersecurity for physical security systems. As a designated SICC, you will validate the skills required to support technical security installations according to industry best practices for electronic security and cybersecurity and aligning with clients’ organizational priorities and business objectives. Developed by SIA with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers and designed for security industry professionals, the SICC program validates the core knowledge and skills these individuals must possess to effectively perform roles involving key facets of cybersecurity.

Planning to earn your SICC? Build your test-day confidence and get ready for the exam with SIA’s new SICC Review Course! This offering is designed to help prepare you for the certification exam using proven instructional design techniques and interactive learning tools. This comprehensive, 12-hour course covers key concepts and skills that directly correspond with the 10 knowledge domains outlined on the SICC exam blueprint. During the course, our experienced instructors will guide you through an in-depth review of the key knowledge domains and subdomains of the SICC exam, discuss exam preparation strategies and provide direct feedback on any questions. We’re offering the SICC Review Course at ISC West; learn more and sign up here!

Visit https://www.securityindustry.org/sicc or stop by booth #8089 during ISC West to learn more about the review course, the certification and how to earn your credential.