WEBINAR

Beyond Access Control: How Smart Physical Security is Becoming the Nerve Center of Enterprise Protection

Physical security is shedding its siloed past, evolving into a unified, intelligence-driven platform that connects identity, access, and real-time analytics. As access control transforms from gatekeeper to data engine, it’s reshaping how enterprises anticipate risk, protect people, and power smarter decisions.

April 08, 2026

5:00 AM UTC

1 hour

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April 8, 2026

1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 10:00 AM PT / 6:00 PM GMT

Duration: 1 hour

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Summary

Physical security is breaking out of its old confines as enterprises move beyond disconnected hardware and toward unified, intelligence-rich platforms. Access control, long seen as a simple gatekeeper, is now emerging as a high-value data engine that feeds directly into enterprise-wide risk decisions. Today’s security environments interlace identity management, sensors, video analytics, and building systems into a single, responsive network built for real-time awareness and action.

Several forces drive this convergence: the growing need for continuous awareness across distributed workforces and hybrid workplaces; increased cyber–physical threats that demand tighter coordination between IT and physical security teams; and the rise of AI-enhanced analytics that turn routine access events into actionable insights. As a result, access control systems have become critical sources of operational intelligence—tracking anomalies, supporting compliance, and enhancing occupant safety.

Enterprises are increasingly leveraging these platforms not only to secure facilities but also to optimize workflows, manage credentials across cloud and on-premise systems, and automate responses to suspicious behavior. Smart physical security is no longer a peripheral function: it is becoming the nerve center of enterprise protection, shaping how organizations detect, analyze, and mitigate risk.

Topics for Panel Discussion

· The convergence of physical security, identity management, and IT

· AI’s role in transforming access control into a predictive system

· Cyber–physical threat coordination and unified response models

· Operational insights and business value generated by smart security systems

Speakers

Aaron Maccabee

Strategic Accounts Director, Customer Success

Ambient.ai

With over 25 years experience in both the Cyber and Physical Security industries, Aaron thrives at the intersection of technology and human connection. He is passionate about ensuring customers are empowered with the right tools and insights to keep both their people and assets secure. His focus within Customer Success is establishing the trust and transparency required to build strong relationships and achieve measurable outcomes based on unique needs and company goals.

Michael Rooney

Director of Business Development

ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA

Michael Rooney is the Director of Business Development for multi-family at ASSA ABLOY, where he drives growth through strategic partnerships and innovative access solutions for the multifamily market.

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