Four Top Conference Sessions on Converged Security at 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 sessions related to security convergence. At ISC West 2026, you’ll discover expert insights on building a unified cyber-physical security strategy, how cybersecurity threats can disrupt facilities and critical systems and more. Here are four sessions you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!

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Convergence of Physical Security and OT Cybersecurity

Tuesday, March 24, 2:15–3:15 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 and biometric verification.

“This panel brings together four security visionary C‑suite leaders at the forefront of the convergence between physical and cyber security. Collectively, they offer deep operational technology expertise across more than 80 countries, with specialized backgrounds in ICS, classified operations and the protection of critical facilities within defense and intelligence environments. As global physical and cyber security practitioners, digital transformation leaders, consultants, integrators, sales strategists and technology innovators, they bring extensive experience across AI, cloud and machine learning. Their work includes developing converged security gap assessments that unify IT, OT and physical security disciplines, as well as leading enterprise risk programs and regulatory compliance efforts for critical infrastructure. Attendees will learn how to apply automated threat detection and predictive analytics across combined security domains, build compelling ROI‑driven solutions that eliminate traditional silos and adopt practical deployment methods for integrating physical and cyber infrastructures while navigating compatibility and compliance challenges. Participants will also discover how to optimize resources and investments through connected ecosystems that deliver enhanced situational awareness, faster response and scalable protection for critical assets across the entire security landscape.”

—Joey St. Jacques, chair, SIA Utilities Advisory Board

Speakers:

• Pierre Bourgeix, CEO and founder, ESI Convergent
• Adi Karisik, vice president and chief technology officer, intelligence and cyber, Amentum
• Joey St. Jacques, chair, SIA Utilities Advisory Board
• Christopher Walcutt, chief security officer, DirectDefense

One World, One Perimeter: The Convergence of Cyber and Physical Security

Wednesday, March 25, 3:30–4:30 p.m.

The days of separating cybersecurity from physical security are over. Today, every door badge, camera feed, and connected sensor lives on the same network as your most sensitive data, and that means the threats, too, have converged. This session explores how leading organizations are unifying digital and physical defenses into a single, intelligent ecosystem. By blending cybersecurity systems with traditional physical security measures, enterprises can transform fragmented protections into a cohesive risk management strategy, one that’s proactive, data-driven and resilient by design.

“Modern security is understanding that cybersecurity and physical security are connected to one other. We are dependent on one another. We are two opposite sides of the same coin.”

—Josh Chin, managing partner, Net Force

“If everything is connected, security has to be connected too. You can’t protect the building without protecting the network, and you can’t protect the network without protecting the building.”

—Holley Hunt, global technical integration partner manager, Motorola Solutions

Speakers:

• Josh Chin, managing partner, Net Force
• Holley Hunt, global technical integration partner manager, Motorola Solutions

Security in the Cloud Era: Real-World Insights From Industry Leaders

Tuesday, March 24, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

As cloud adoption accelerates across industries, the physical security sector is undergoing its own transformation—driven by innovations that prioritize scalability, resilience and operational intelligence. This panel will explore the multifaceted role of the cloud in modern security infrastructures, offering insights from industry leaders with expertise spanning software development, device operations and AI-powered computer vision.

“Unlock the future of physical security by understanding the key drivers behind cloud and hybrid cloud models, exploring practical use cases, and gaining actionable strategies for secure deployment and integration across diverse environments.”

—Alex Walthers, team lead, technology integration partners, Axis Communications

Speakers:

• Roy Dagan, CEO and co-founder, SecuriThings
• Christian Morin, vice president, product engineering, Genetec
• Alex Walthers, team lead, technology integration partners, Axis Communications
• Angie Westbrock, CEO, Standard AI

Cyber Goes Physical: How Cyber Threats Can Disrupt Facilities and Critical Systems

Wednesday, March 25, 2:15–3:15 p.m.

As physical security systems become more connected—from IP cameras and access control to HVACs and elevators, they are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks. What was once an IT problem is now a facilities crisis. Today’s threat actors are exploiting gaps in network segmentation, outdated firmware, and insecure protocols to move from cyberspace into the physical world, shutting down doors, disabling surveillance or hijacking critical building systems. This session explores real-world examples of how cyberattacks have disrupted physical operations across commercial, health care and government environments.

“When cyber goes physical, the impact is immediate: doors don’t open, cameras go dark and critical systems can be disrupted. I’ll break down how these attacks happen in the real world, and the straightforward mitigation strategies you can apply to reduce risk in converged security and building environments.”

—Will Knehr, global cybersecurity advisor, i-PRO Americas

Presenter:

• Will Knehr, global cybersecurity advisor, i-PRO Americas

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!