Protecting Data Centers: A SIA Breakfast Event at ISC West 2026

About the Event

The data center sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, as artificial intelligence and other technologies continually increase the demand for cloud computing and storage, and these sensitive sites require sound and resilient security systems and processes.

Moderator: Hannah Behnke, senior director of data center physical security, Microsoft

This brand-new event at ISC West presented by SIA’s Data Center Advisory Board will examine the security challenges facing today’s data centers and how data center leaders are leveraging technology solutions and best practices to safeguard their facilities and information.

During our panel discussion, moderated by Hannah Behnke, senior director of data center physical security at Microsoft, you’ll hear from data center security leaders and firms providing technology and services to this growing sector.

During this event, you’ll learn about:

• Risk-based focus areas for data center security leaders
• Common specifications, standards and best practices being used by leading data center developers
• Designing for layered strategies, from the perimeter to the cabinet
• Navigating the construction cycle for efficient deployment of security technologies

Plus, you’ll have a great opportunity for networking before and immediately after the panel discussion!

This is a free event, and breakfast is included with your registration. All attendees will receive a downloadable copy of SIA’s report Securing Data Centers: A Guide to Trends and Strategies for the Physical Security of Data Center Facilities.