In today’s ever-changing world, security within the utilities sector has grown increasingly complex. Protecting critical infrastructure and valuable assets requires innovative, comprehensive strategies. At GSX 2023, the Convergint Utilities Team, in close collaboration with industry leaders Teledyne Flir and Quanergy, explored into the crucial need for implementing defense-in-depth approaches.

Steve Sinclair, Director of Utilities at Convergint, emphasized a growing demand for smarter and more efficient utilities. He discussed solutions that improve risk assessment, extend coverage, reduce false alarms, and expedite response times, ultimately enhancing the safety and effectiveness of utility operations.

GSX TechTalk Takeaways:

The Convergint Utilities Team, together with Teledyne Flir and Quanergy, highlighted the multifaceted nature of the defense-in-depth strategy discussed at the event, introducing these solutions:

Defense-in-depth strategy:

This approach involves setting up multiple layers of protection and preparedness to ensure that utilities remain safe and strong against various security threats.

Enhanced risk assessment:

These solutions enable organizations to have a more complete and detailed understanding of potential security threats, enabling a more informed decision-making process and the ability to take proactive measures.

Technology integration:

These solutions are aimed at reducing false alarms and enhancing the overall efficiency of security operations. By minimizing false alarms, utilities can allocate resources more wisely and respond quickly to genuine security incidents.

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With security in constant flux, Global Security Exchange (GSX) is a stabilizing force. Sponsored by ASIS International, the premier association supporting the field, GSX is the industry’s most trusted annual event—and the cornerstone of security resilience and advancement worldwide. To stay ready amid today’s evolving risks, security decision-makers need to be here, this year and every year, in the center of it all: CPE-eligible education on current and emerging threats, new technology to upgrade and expand capabilities, and an impressive community with a pulse on today’s biggest challenges.

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Interested in learning more about the opportunities mentioned in this article? Reach out to Convergint today and consult with our experts for further information!

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