New Track at ISC East! Four Can’t-Miss Sessions on Converged Security

ISC East 2025 is coming up Nov. 18–20 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from leading luminaries and over 75 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

Among the robust lineup of conference sessions is an all-new track on converged security. Here are four sessions you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC East calendar!

All Times EST

Converged but Not Confused: Securing IT/OT Systems in the Age of Cyberphysical Threats

Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2:00–2:45 p.m.

The line between IT and OT security continues to blur, creating both vulnerabilities and opportunities. This session investigates collaborative models that break down silos—covering shared policy creation, joint governance and operational alignment. Attendees will discover effective approaches to unify monitoring, incident response and vulnerability management across cyber and physical systems.

“IT and OT can’t fight separate battles, or each other, anymore. Those who embrace convergence by unifying monitoring, governance and response will be the ones who stay ahead of the next generation of cyber-physical threats. Resilience doesn’t come from just having better tools—it comes from breaking silos. When IT and OT teams share policies and playbooks, they stop reacting separately and start defending together. This session will discuss the operational efficiencies that come from everyone working together towards a common goal: defending your network.”

–Jim Cooper, director, technology and innovation, Pavion

“The physical security industry has undergone a massive technology transformation from analog to network-based solutions over the past two decades, and many were not fully prepared for what that meant. This session will dive into the true meaning of the holistic security mindset incorporating physical and cybersecurity best practices into one overall security strategy. Combatting the sophisticated attacks on the technology ecosystem takes an army. It is time that network security and physical security professionals join forces in the fight to protect their organization.”

–Antoinette King, president/founder, Credo Cyber Consulting

Speakers:

• Jim Cooper, director, technology and innovation, Pavion
• Antoinette King, president/founder, Credo Cyber Consulting
• Chris Peckham, chief operating officer, Ollivier

Convergence of Physical Security and OT Cybersecurity

Wednesday, Nov. 19, 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Today, artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud technologies are revolutionizing security and operational environments across various verticals, including utilities/energy, health care and data centers. This panel discussion brings together industry experts to explore how these technologies are reshaping the security landscape. Participants will delve into the fundamental concepts of AI and machine learning, understanding how these technologies mimic human intelligence and improve security operations through predictive analytics, automated surveillance, biometric verification and more.

“In a world where a single vulnerability can unlock both your digital and your doors, the boundary separating physical security from cybersecurity is nearly invisible—and ignoring this reality puts organizations at serious risk. Security cameras, access badges and alarm systems are now embedded within digital networks, meaning that a cyberattack could open a locked gate or silence a siren just as easily as it could steal sensitive information. Likewise, a digital breach can trigger real-world chaos, from unauthorized building entries to halted infrastructure. This converged threat vector requires appropriate strategy.”

–Adi Karisik, vice president, technology enablement, intelligence and cyber, cybersecurity and threat mitigation, Amentum

Speakers:

• Pierre Bourgeix, CEO and founder, ESI Convergent
• Adi Karisik, vice president, technology enablement, intelligence and cyber, cybersecurity and threat mitigation, Amentum
• Christopher Walcutt, chief security officer, DirectDefense

Convergence 2.0—When Physical Security, EHS and Compliance Become One Risk Stack

Thursday, Nov. 20, 9:30–10:15 a.m.

Gartner predicts that by 2028 over 70% of Fortune 500 firms will manage physical security, EHS, cyber and compliance under a single governance model. This drastic shift in mindset means businesses who have not begun to bring their other systems into a single space need to consider doing so. This session will help your business build an effectively phased roadmap and maturity matrix for driving convergence over 12–24 months.

Speakers:

• Brent Boekestein, vice president of enterprise accounts, OpenEye
• Suzanne Read, director of environmental health, safety and security, FleetPride
• Luis Torres, director of business protection and safety, Sprouts Farmers Market

Elevating the Enterprise: Cloud, Identity and Compliance as Strategic Advantage

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2:00–2:45 p.m.

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, security is no longer just a line of defense, it’s a lever for enterprise transformation. As organizations face increasing pressure to modernize operations, safeguard data, and remain compliant, the convergence of cloud infrastructure, digital identity and regulatory strategy is becoming a critical business enabler. This session will explore how IT and security leaders can strategically integrate cloud adoption, identity assurance and compliance to not only protect the organization, but also drive agility, innovation and long-term resilience.

“I’m looking forward to our ‘Elevating the Enterprise’ session, where we’ll explore a crucial shift: how cloud, identity and compliance—often viewed as necessary expenses—can actually become drivers of strategic advantage and real ROI for your organization.”

–Mark Schweitzer, manager, solution strategy, Convergint

Presenter:

• Mark Schweitzer, manager, solution strategy, Convergint

You can access the full SIA Education at ISC East conference program by registering for a SIA Education at ISC Passport. Even better, use SIA’s link to sign up for the ISC East trade show for free and save 20% on your conference pass!

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