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Summary
"The Challenges of an Access Control Retrofit," will provide you with practical insights and valuable perspectives on upgrading or retrofitting access control systems. Our security experts will address the unique challenges faced by organizations seeking to enhance their security infrastructure without disrupting daily operations. They will guide you through the process of evaluating existing systems, ensuring compatibility with new technologies, and managing the transition. As an attendee, you will gain valuable perspectives on overcoming common challenges such as interoperability issues, scalability concerns, and integration with emerging technologies. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to understand the intricacies of access control retrofits and learn best practices for a smooth and effective transition, empowering you with the knowledge to tackle these challenges head-on.
What You Will Learn:
- Integration with Existing Systems: Ensuring seamless compatibility with legacy security infrastructure (CCTV, alarms, IT systems) can be complex, requiring custom configurations or middleware solutions.
- Downtime and Business Disruption: The installation process may disrupt daily operations, leading to downtime or limited access, affecting productivity and security.
- Cost and Budget Constraints: Upgrading access control systems can be expensive due to the costs of new hardware, software licenses, labor, and ongoing maintenance.
- Data Migration and Security: Transferring and securing access control data, such as user credentials, requires careful handling to prevent data loss or breaches during the transition.
- User Training and Adoption: Employees and administrators may need extensive training on the new system to ensure smooth operation and compliance with security policies.
Speakers
Jon Polly, PSP, SICC, IC3PM, CC
Mr. Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners, a security technology consulting firm that works with Smart Cities and Corporations to bring business intelligence and public safety through security IoT applications. Mr. Polly has over 22 years of Physical and Electronic Security experience. He has a keen understanding of the security technology market and is frequently requested to consult for projects that require outside-of-the-box technology solutions.
As a security technology consultant, regular content writer, and contributor to industry publications, Mr. Polly has been fortunate to spend time with a majority of the security technology providers both in the security industry and those offering technologies from outside the security space; i.e. traditional IT vendors, and more. Mr. Polly is regularly contacted by technology providers to evaluate the technology from an industry perspective and functionality. This has provided Mr. Polly an insight into many of the security technology providers and their technology roadmaps for the foreseeable future. This also has allowed Mr. Polly insight into which technologies are the best solutions for unique problems.
As a former Police Officer (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department) and Security Administrator for a Global Non-Profit (Billy Graham Evangelistic Association). Prior to becoming a security consultant, he was Project Manager and System Designer for City-Wide surveillance projects. He also managed a growing security integration company. Most recently he has worked alongside other consulting firms and with multi-state and global Fortune-level companies to address the unique security requirements companies like these may face.
Mr. Polly sees the future of security as an IoT/OT and cybersecurity convergence that is only growing. Physical and Electronic Security now must have a radical shift in design and implementation to meet the customer's growing needs. IoT/OT and cybersecurity solutions will be the key to creating an Enterprise of Things that work together.
Mr. Polly is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Anthropology. He holds a North Carolina Low Voltage Electrical License (NC SP/LV) and active North Carolina and South Carolina Alarm Board Licenses. Mr. Polly is certified as a Physical Security Professional (PSP) through ASIS International. He holds a Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) from the Security Industry Association (SIA), a Certified in Cybersecurity (cc) certification from ISC2, and he is certified in Critical Chain Project Management (IC3PM) by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). He is also certified as a Milestone VMS certified design engineer (MCDE), Ubiquiti and Siklu wireless engineer, and holds OSHA 30 Safety Certification. Mr. Polly is a regular contributor to JADELearning, Security Business Magazine, ASIS Security Technology Magazine, and the ASIS Emerging Technology Community.
John Croce
CEO
NVT Phybridge
Mr. John Croce specializes in start-up businesses, successfully managing three companies from the ground up. As CEO of NVT Phybridge, John brings balance with his experience in management and finance. He is the founding partner of NVT Phybridge, and he has over two decades of experience dedicated to bringing practical, common-sense PoE innovations to the market. NVT Phybridge has enabled hundreds of Federal, State, and Local governments, as well as businesses of all sizes and types, to successfully protect infrastructure investments while modernizing to IP.
John is proud of his company’s achievements, especially the latest milestone of collectively saving NVT Phybridge customers well over $200 million in unnecessary infrastructure costs while helping them improve their digital transformation return on investments.
Moderator: Steve Lasky
Editorial Director
SecurityInfoWatch.com
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