Five Can’t-Miss Sessions on Cyber-Physical Security Convergence at ISC West 2025

ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 – April 4 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 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.

Among the robust lineup of conference sessions are several offerings focused on cyber-physical security convergence. At ISC West 2025, you’ll discover expert insights on the complexity of security convergence, smart benefits from Internet of Things networking technology for security systems and more. Here are five sessions you won’t want to miss; make sure to add them to your ISC West calendar!

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The Complexity of Security Convergence

Monday, March 31, 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Delve into the complexities of security convergence, where physical and cyber security intersect. This presentation will cover the people, process, technical and operational hurdles that organizations face, such as integrating legacy systems, legacy processes, traditional thought processes and fostering collaboration between traditionally separate security teams and business functions. Strategies for overcoming these challenges and creating a cohesive security framework will be discussed, along with future trends and considerations in the business and the cyber and physical security industries.

“In a data-driven world, we take for granted that data is everywhere. Data is inherently created and processed and naturally wants to be shared. It crosses boundaries and divides in ways we anticipate and never anticipate. When we start crossing traditionally defined boundaries, we’re converging in ways we often overlook and introducing risks to how we do business.”

– Josh Chin, managing partner, Net Force

“In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, the lines between physical and cyber security are increasingly blurred. Organizations are no longer able to treat these two domains as isolated silos. Instead, a converged approach is essential to address complex, multifaceted risks. I am looking forward to diving into the challenges and opportunities of security convergence and operational hurdles that organizations face. Let’s explore strategies for building a cohesive security framework. There is a gap we need to bridge and start setting standards around!”

– Christopher Lyman, senior physical security systems engineer, SentinelOne

Speakers:

• Josh Chin, managing partner, Net Force
• Michael Davis, senior director, business development, Motorola Solutions
• Holley Hunt, global technology integration manager, IPVideo Corporation
• Christopher Lyman, senior physical security systems engineer, SentinelOne

Smart Benefits From IoT Networking Technology for Physical Security Systems

Monday, March 31, 2:30-3:30 p.m.

Why are we still building physical security system networks using 40-year-old network designs and equipment made for short-cable-run office LAN networking? And what’s more important, what should we be doing now instead? Examine real projects that saved 50-80% on network infrastructure costs – a common range of outcomes. Evaluate service provider business model options for embracing the new project opportunities that are presenting themselves due to this recently emerged enterprise caliber networking technology. Prepare for the growing competition from IT networking service providers and select the strategies that will help you benefit from it in this session designed for security systems integrators and security system design consultants.

“Security integrators and consultants attending this session will gain a fresh perspective on why traditional networking approaches are holding back physical security projects – and more importantly, what they should be doing differently. [This session will] explore real-world deployments that achieved up to 80% savings on network infrastructure costs, analyze emerging service provider models and discuss how integrators can position themselves for success amid growing competition from IT networking firms.”

– Richard Kasslack, senior vice president of sales and corporate development, NVT Phybridge

Speakers:

• Tony Alexander, director, health care vertical market, Convergint
• Ray Bernard, president and principal consultant, Ray Bernard Consulting Services
• Maria Sumnicht, national director of cybersecurity, EMP Task Force on National and Homeland Security

The New Landscape for Cyber-Physical Security: AI-Driven Software and Sensors

Tuesday, April 1, 1:00-2:00 p.m.

This panel of industry experts will profile new developments in AI-driven software and sensor solutions that are dramatically changing how security systems are being designed and implemented to better protect people, facilities, and physical and data assets. The panel will present use cases to document how effective and efficient these new solutions are already proving to be with globally recognized organizations, followed by a panel presentation with audience participation.

“As AI-driven security solutions and 3D LiDAR technology continue to evolve, we’re seeing a transformative shift in how we protect people and assets – enhancing both efficiency and effectiveness in ways we couldn’t have imagined just a few years ago.”

– Gerald Becker, vice president, market development and alliances, Quanergy Solutions

“AI has the potential to help solve long-standing cyber-physical security challenges. Cyber-physical Security is at the core of protecting information systems, critical infrastructure monitoring and controls, industrial operations, access control and much more. Our panel brings together three unique perspectives on these challenges. These companies have successfully deployed AI technologies to monitor, detect, provide alerts and, in some cases, even take initial action to protect these essential systems. They will be sharing their thoughts to help attendees up their game and save time moving towards effective solutions.”

– Kevin Handerson, vice president, account services, LRG Marketing

Speakers:

• Gerald Becker, vice president, market development and alliances, Quanergy Solutions
• Bud Broomhead, CEO, Viakoo
• John Cassise, chief privacy officer, SAFR
• Kevin Handerson, vice president, account services, LRG Marketing

Securing the Convergence: Collaborative Strategies for Physical and Cybersecurity Professionals

Wednesday, April 2, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

With the increasing adoption of digital transformation initiatives by organizations, it becomes imperative for security practitioners to prioritize cyber security. As the frequency of data breaches targeting organizations continues to rise, malicious actors meticulously examine every aspect of a network, relentlessly searching for vulnerabilities to exploit and expose sensitive data. Physical security infrastructures and building automation systems have emerged as recurrent attack vectors. While physical security professionals typically rely on IT to provide security services for their devices, this is not always the case. This session, presented by two industry professionals well-versed in both physical and cyber realms, offers a comprehensive overview of optimal practices for implementing a zero-trust approach on various physical security devices. Attendees will gain insights into securing access control, cameras, video management systems, building automation systems and more, while also exploring the implications of cloud and AI in this context.

“While security professionals excel at handling day-to-day threats, true organizational resilience requires balancing immediate incident response with strategic planning, especially as physical and cybersecurity continue to converge in our increasingly digital world.”

– Joey St. Jacques, security solutions representative, critical infrastructure

Speakers:

• Joey St. Jacques, security solutions representative, critical infrastructure

• Christopher Walcutt, chief security officer, DirectDefense

To Security and Beyond: Revolutionizing With AI, Cyber-Physical Convergence and Advanced Biometrics

Thursday, April 3, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Security is undergoing a transformation driven by advanced technologies and innovative approaches. This session will focus on five critical megatrends: AI-driven security solutions, edge computing, cyber-physical security convergence, advanced biometric authentication and privacy-enhancing technologies. Participants will gain insights into how these trends can be integrated into their security strategies to stay ahead of emerging threats and protect sensitive data. Participants will move from feeling like Buzz Lightyear to a practical working knowledge of how to think about implementing these trends in their own businesses.

“Security is evolving faster than ever, and staying ahead means embracing the technologies shaping the future. This session at ISC West will dive into AI, edge computing, biometrics and more – giving you the insights and practical strategies to elevate your security operations today and the real-life questions to ask when evaluating solutions.”

– Karissa Price, chief customer officer, Dragonfruit AI

Speakers:

• Amit Kumar, founder and CEO, Dragonfruit AI
• Karissa Price, chief customer officer, Dragonfruit AI
• Zen Simone, machine learning platform lead, Dragonfruit AI
• Chad Spiller, vice president of partnerships, ZeroEyes

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

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