The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host its Perimeter PREVENT security event this June at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C. The event will focus on providing insights into critical issues relating to physical perimeter defense for critical infrastructure, public events, government facilities and beyond. The symposium will bring together policymakers, federal agency personnel, […]
Ahead of my interview with Dominic Dillon, I visited the 3B Protection website and clicked on the section detailing how its products support utility security. I scrolled down the page to read the list. Then I scrolled down again. It struck me: This is a company that understands the depth and variety of safety and […]
Infrared technology has long been viewed as a solution that allows utilities to see beyond haze and fog for security applications. However, as more utilities look for ways to expand the use cases for security solutions, many are now applying the technology to monitor assets like substations and transformers — spotting signs of overheating or […]
As the complexity of physical and cybersecurity grows for utilities, the need for a comprehensive understanding of risk has never been more critical. To address this, global systems integrator Convergint recently formed a strategic partnership with Deloitte — one of the world’s largest professional services networks and a member of the “Big Four” accounting firms. […]
When it comes to convergence, the struggle is very real for utilities. The path forward to securing both physical and cyber infrastructure is riddled with challenges. As technology expands and interconnectivity becomes ubiquitous, so too does the risk landscape. At Convergint’s Unite event, I had the opportunity to speak with Genetec’s Andrew Elvish and Convergint’s […]
I had the honor of being invited to attend Convergint’s Unite event in Las Vegas earlier this year. Convergint hosts this annual event to bring together its sales, operations and business leaders to learn, grow their skills, connect with key partners, and recognize individuals and teams who have achieved significant benchmarks. During the event, I […]
The threats to — and attacks on — industrial control systems (ICS) continue to rise, and utility security professionals must have sound strategies in place to protect both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) systems. This will be the focus of the upcoming ICS/SCADA Cybersecurity Symposium, happening June 3–4 in Chicago. The event will […]
We met with Jen Hones of FLIR at Convergint Unite 2025 to learn all about their innovative products. To learn more about their security solutions, go to flir.com.
We stopped by the Motorola Solutions booth at Convergint Unite 2025 to learn about their latest solutions. To learn more about Motorola Solution’s security products, go to motorolasolutions.com.
With the expense to install a pole near a substation often reaching six figures, installing security monitoring technology in this space is an expensive proposition. But a solution to reduce that cost was created through a partnership between Convergint and 3B. Watch the video below to see how a 3B wall is used to replace […]
