The Future of Security Operations Centers (SOCs)

Pierre Bourgeix is the CEO and founder of ESI Convergent. He has spent 30 years as a global security consultant and innovator through his experience with The Rand Corporation, the US State Department, ADT/Tyco Security, HySecurity, Wallace International, SecureState, and BoonEdam. Currently, Pierre is the CTO and Founder of ESI Convergent, LLC. Pierre’s primary expertise is in physical and cyber security governance, and he has years of experience within the physical security arena, including experience working with the US Secret Service, the NSA, and the CIA. Projects include a forensic security assessment for Saudi Aramco and a forward base security assessment in radar detection, geo-fencing, and communications testing for the U.S. Navy in Iraq and Kuwait. Pierre also helped the Saudi government implement long-range video surveillance, gate and fence control systems, and ground sensing systems on the Saudi Arabian border. From a strong foundation in the physical security, barrier, and gate control industry, Pierre’s path has grown to include electronic security, managed services security, and the IT and cybersecurity arena. He has spoken globally at conferences, manufacturing events, and association meetings. Pierre is a highly regarded thought leader in the convergence of IT, OT, and Physical Security and is a renowned expert in integrating converged technology platforms, ranging from large manufacturers to utility companies such as First Energy. He is currently creating security standards for testing products, systems, and solutions. Additionally, Pierre is developing a model that will explain the converged security Kill chain, which will lead to the need for proper predictive analytics across IT, OT, and Physical Security and the development of a converged standard.

Francis D’Addario is an Emeritus Faculty member for the Security Executive Council (SEC) and OSPA Lifetime Achievement award winner. He presently co-leads global Next Generation Leader talent development, the GSOC Operational work group and Solution Innovation Partner services. The former, Starbucks Coffee Partner and Asset Protection Head, collaboratively helps the SEC to operationalize global brand all-hazards risk mitigation. His team performance and value metrics include three decades of audited, multi-million-dollar, year-over-year, net returns on protection investment. His team’s simple but measurably deliverable mission guidance remains: “Protect people. Secure assets. Contribute margin.”

William Godoy is a seasoned field applications engineer at CBC America with more than 11 years of experience designing and deploying advanced security systems for diverse enterprises. Leveraging a background in IT management, he combines hands-on technical expertise with strategic project leadership. He holds a Master’s in Project Management and a Bachelor’s in Networking and Communication Management, and his certifications in aviation reflect a commitment to safety, precision, and aviation-grade standards.

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