WEBINAR

The Economics of Intelligence: How Data-Driven Security Delivers ROI Beyond Risk Reduction

What if your security data could unlock new efficiency, smarter decisions, and real financial returns? In this expert-led session, learn how modern intelligence strategies are redefining security as a true business accelerator.

January 21, 2026

6:00 PM UTC

1 hour

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This webinar was originally held on January 21, 2026 and is now available for on demand viewing.

Duration: 60 minutes
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Summary

As security operations evolve from cost centers to strategic business enablers, data-driven intelligence is reshaping how organizations measure value and performance. “The Economics of Intelligence: How Data-Driven Security Delivers ROI Beyond Risk Reduction” examines how modern security teams are utilizing analytics, automation, and integrated intelligence platforms to achieve measurable returns that extend far beyond traditional risk mitigation. This live web panel brings together leading experts to examine how insights from access control, video analytics, and incident management systems can drive operational efficiency, reduce liability, and inform smarter business decisions across the enterprise.

Panelists will discuss how advanced data modeling and AI-driven dashboards enable security leaders to quantify performance, justify investments, and demonstrate business impact to the C-suite. They’ll also explore how converged data ecosystems are bridging silos between security, IT, and operations—creating new opportunities for predictive insights and competitive advantage. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for aligning security intelligence with organizational objectives and maximizing the financial and operational value of every security asset.

Topics for Discussion:

Turning security data into measurable business intelligence.
Quantifying ROI from analytics, automation, and integration.
Leveraging security insights to improve operations and efficiency.
Communicating data-driven value to executive leadership.

Speakers

Brian K. Tuskan

Advisor | Security & Things

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Brian K. Tuskan is a former Fortune 500 Chief Security Officer, having led global safety and physical security programs at Microsoft and ServiceNow. With over 25 years in corporate security and 12 years in law enforcement as a detective and task-force investigator, he brings deep experience in intelligence-led risk management, investigations, and operational security at scale. Brian now advises AI-driven security and intelligence startups, with a focus on human-in-the-loop models that accelerate risk identification across physical safety, security, and operational domains. He is the founder of Security & Things, a platform advancing AI in physical security, and Cop to Corporate, a nonprofit supporting law enforcement professionals transitioning to private-sector careers.

Rodney Thayer

Security Consultant

Smithee Solutions LLC

Rodney Thayer is the Security Consultant at Smithee, Spelvin, Agnew & Plinge, Inc. He is a network security practitioner specializing in physical security systems. His “convergence engineering” practice evaluates, specifies, and successfully deploys network-attached physical security systems. He has a background in software development, specializing in network protocols and cryptography. He has written, lectured, hacked, and developed networking, cryptography, and embedded systems standards. He has decades of experience in the computer business and has a variety of clients, including large end users, manufacturers, designers, and integrators.