The Top Workshops and Courses Coming to ISC West 2026

ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 120 sessions from over 280 top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

Among the robust lineup of conference offerings are several workshop and add-on course options. At ISC West 2026, you’ll discover expert insights on cybersecurity, interoperability, security consulting and more. Here are eight learning opportunities you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!

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Intro to Cyber Workshop

Tuesday, March 24, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

As physical and digital security converge, security professionals must understand the cybersecurity landscape to protect their organizations effectively. This hands-on, two-hour workshop demystifies cybersecurity fundamentals and demonstrates their direct relevance to physical security systems. Attendees will explore eight critical domains of cybersecurity through the lens of modern security infrastructure: Network security, endpoint protection, identity and access management, email and web security, security awareness training, backup and disaster recovery, vulnerability and patch management and SIEM & SOC operations. Through real-world case studies and interactive discussions, participants will learn how each domain impacts physical security systems like access control, surveillance networks, and building automation.

“Master the eight domains of cybersecurity that directly impact your physical security systems, from network protection to disaster recovery.”

—Lorenzo Pedroncelli, senior manager, converged security, RSA Security

Instructor:

• Lorenzo Pedroncelli, senior manager, converged security, RSA Security

Device Defense 201: Hardening and Framework Strategies Made Simple

Tuesday, March 24, 1:30–3:30 p.m.

This presentation provides a practical, step-by-step look at how to harden physical security systems against modern cybersecurity risks. Attendees will learn the core principles of device hardening, including operating system, network, application and firmware-level protections. The session will use industry-standard frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the Center for Internet Security Critical Security Controls v8 and NIST SP 800-82, showing how each can be effectively applied in physical security environments. This session is ideal for integrators, system administrators, and security professionals seeking a structured approach to maintaining the cybersecurity posture of their physical security infrastructure.

“In this session, we will be reviewing various frameworks for hardening your systems. Having a plan is crucial to securing your technology. The hardest part is just getting started. Picking a framework that works for you is a great way to get started on the path. We’re all on the journey and can learn from each other. Come join our session and help raise the bar.”

—Josh Cummings, executive vice president (EVP), technology, Paladin Technologies

Instructors:

• Josh Cummings, EVP, technology, Paladin Technologies
• Christopher Peckham, chief operating officer (COO), Ollivier

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Workshop

Monday, March 23, 12:00–4:00 p.m.

CMMC is the U.S. Department of Defense’s framework for ensuring defense contractors protect sensitive data. This comprehensive CMMC workshop is designed to help organizations understand, plan for and prepare their environments for CMMC compliance. The session brings together planning guidance, technical configuration examples and real-world assessment perspectives to provide attendees with practical, actionable takeaways.

“This clinic is designed to deliver practical, real-world guidance for achieving CMMC compliance. Whether your organization is just beginning its compliance journey or is already progressing toward certification, this session will equip engineers, administrators and executives with actionable insights to support success. Rather than focusing solely on the ‘what’ of CMMC, this clinic emphasizes the ‘how,’ providing clear strategies and best practices for implementation.”

—Ben Globus, CEO, BakerStreet

Instructors:

• Ben Globus, CEO, BakerStreet
• Weston Hadlock, enterprise account executive, Paramify
• Zach Walker, founder and managing partner, ATX Defense

Active Shooter Workshop

Wednesday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Under today’s threat environment active shootings have unfortunately maintained a very deadly and real threat for businesses and communities. Regardless of the business model or size, employees and guests have fallen victim to these vicious attacks that occur without warning or impunity. This hands-on workshop focuses on how a business and its employees are not silent observers in deadly emergencies, but a valuable partner who can provide clarity, assistance and guidance to the first responder community. While we are an information society that thrives on timely and actionable communications when facing barbaric acts, this session helps you discover the communications platform and infrastructure to determine the plan on who should dispatch these messages.

“As active assailants continue to affect our society, it is important for business to work toward a response plan that effectively protects employees and visitors. Our workshop helps security professionals consider those aspects of active assailant response that are not typically considered in designing an organizational wide response plan. The program unites security and law enforcement professionals from all over the country to share their experiences and focus on mitigating the risk of an active assailant event.”

—Ben Scaglione, associate principal, Cerami & Associates

Instructors:

• David LaRose, health care subject matter expert, GardaWorld
• Ben Scaglione, associate principal, Cerami & Associates

Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) Review Course

Wednesday, March 25, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Build your test-day confidence and prepare to obtain the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification with SIA’s SICC Review Course! This course is designed to help prepare you for the certification exam using proven instructional design techniques and interactive learning tools. This comprehensive course covers key concepts and skills that directly correspond with the ten 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.

“The SICC certification helps professionals demonstrate that they understand how to deploy security systems responsibly in today’s cyber threat environment, including the challenges created by legacy platforms. This review course gives practitioners a focused way to assess their readiness, reinforce key concepts and identify where additional study may be beneficial.”

—Jim Cooper, director of technology and innovation, Pavion

Instructors:

• Jim Cooper, director of technology and innovation, Pavion
• Christopher Peckham, COO, Ollivier

Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Boot Camp

Tuesday, March 24, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

The Open Supervised Device Protocol is an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. With the protocol now in wide use by many top product developers, knowledge of how to design, specify and configure OSDP systems is becoming vital for security systems integrators, government security teams, corporate security practitioners and specifying consultants. SIA’s OSDP Boot Camp is a daylong in-depth training on how to design, configure and deploy modern, interoperable, OSDP-compliant access control systems.

“The OSDP Boot Camp is a unique education opportunity that combines classroom training, with hands on exercises, that cover the ins and outs of OSDP. It goes into the history, the evolution, the current state and the roadmap of the protocol and technical specification. It provides details on how to specify, install, troubleshoot and maintain OSDP systems that are up to date with the latest version of the specification. It provides attendees with the opportunity to bring their own OSDP products for hands on testing, as well as the opportunity to work with the latest versions of OSDP Verified devices. Attendees receive education credits as well as discounts on OSDP tools. The OSDP Boot Camp instructors are recognized across the industry as leading experts in the field, with decades of practical experience from working with products and installations as well as the development and coding of OSDP firmware and software.”

—Sal D’Agostino, founder and CEO, IDmachines

Instructors:

• Sal D’Agostino, founder and CEO, IDmachines
• Jonathan Horvath, founder, Z-Bit
• Daniel Schleifer, business development, IDmachines
• Rodney Thayer, convergence engineer, Smithee Solutions
• Mike Zercher, consultant/software engineer, Secure Element Solutions

Security Project Management (SPM) Training Seminar

Monday, March 23–Wednesday, March 25

Ready to take your physical security projects to the next level? More than just knowing the technology, successful project management involves budgeting, client management, timeline execution and more. When you’re ready to excel, SIA’s Security Project Management (SPM) Training can help you to succeed! You’ll learn how to increase profit margin through more accurate estimations, deliver projects on time and on budget, apply the five phases of security project management, enhance customer satisfaction and increase return business.

Instructor:

• Rodger Schmidt, technical trainer, ASSA ABLOY

Successful Security Consultant Course

Tuesday, March 24, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), the Successful Security Consultant Course provides instant access to the most widely respected and recognized security consultant association members in the industry. This course—beneficial to manufacturers, dealers, integrators, installers, internal consultants, systems designers, government and corporate security professionals and law enforcement—covers the business of security consulting, key practice areas, establishing and operating a consulting practice, getting business and attracting clients, executing a consulting assignment and avoiding common mistakes and pitfalls.

Instructors:

• Bill Durso, principal consultant, COSECURE Enterprise Risk Solutions
• J. Kelly Stewart, principal, CSO, head of security advisory, Buro Happold North America

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