Blurring the Lines: When Cyber Breaches Become Physical Security Threats
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Summary
Cyber incidents are increasingly triggering real-world consequences, reshaping how organizations understand and manage security risk. As operational technology (OT), physical access systems, and critical infrastructure become increasingly interconnected with traditional IT networks, the distinction between cyber and physical security is rapidly blurring. Threat actors now exploit digital pathways to cause tangible disruption, shutting down manufacturing lines, manipulating building controls, compromising surveillance systems, or enabling unauthorized physical entry. These blended attacks highlight vulnerabilities created by legacy equipment, insufficient segmentation, and the rapid expansion of IoT devices that often lack robust security measures.
For security leaders, this convergence demands coordinated strategies, unified visibility, and joint incident response planning. Traditional silos between physical security teams and cybersecurity teams hinder the ability to detect, assess, and contain threats that cross domains. A holistic approach is becoming essential: one that integrates risk assessments, shares data across platforms, and standardizes processes for both digital and physical assets. As organizations modernize their infrastructure and adopt cloud-connected systems, understanding the full spectrum of hybrid threats will be crucial to achieving resilience.
Topics for Panel Discussion:
- How digital intrusions can be leveraged to cause physical impact
- Best practices for unifying cyber and physical security operations
- The role of IoT and OT vulnerabilities in blended threat scenarios
- Strategies to improve cross-team communication and incident response
Speakers
Jeffrey A. Slotnick, CPP, PSP
President, Setracon ESRMS
Trusted Advisor | Leader | Change Agent | Risk Consultant | ESRM Advocate | Security Management Professional | Physical Security Specialist | Master Quality Management Systems Professional | Public Speaker | Author | Media Consultant.
Mr. Jeffrey A. Slotnick, CPP, PSP, is an internationally known Enterprise Security Risk Consultant with over 28 years of experience. Jeff is peer-recognized as a “Thought Leader and Change Agent. He focuses on all Enterprise Security Risk Management facets, including quality management programs, risk, vulnerability, threat assessments, Emergency Response Planning, Business Continuity Planning, and Physical Security System Master Planning, Design, and Integration. As a curriculum developer and master trainer, Jeff advocates for quality professional development and training of security, law enforcement, and military personnel. He is a former member of the North American Board. He is a Community Vice President for ASIS International and a Faculty Advisor for the University of Phoenix Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security and Security Management Degree Program.
He is a Chair and on the Board of Advisors for Robotic Assistance Devices. He is a Community Vice President of ASIS International and on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle. He is the founder of Safe Washington
Jeff is a United States Army Engineer Corp, CSM Retired, and a regular contributor to Security Executive Magazine and SecurityInfoWatch.com.
Antoinette King, PSP, DPPS, SICC, CMMC-RP
Founder
Credo Cyber Consulting LLC
Antoinette King is the founder of Credo Cyber Consulting, LLC, and has 21 years of experience in the security industry. Beginning her career as a field technician responsible for the installation, design, and implementation of integrated security solutions, Antoinette has worked on projects that include the protection of one of our nation’s most treasured monuments, the Statue of Liberty. Antoinette has held roles within the security industry that include Engineered Systems Specialist, Operations Manager, Regional Sales Manager, and Key Account Manager in both integration and manufacturing.
Drawing on her more than two decades of experience, Antoinette founded Credo Cyber Consulting in 2020 to provide her clients with a holistic perspective on a cyber-physical security program with a focus on data privacy and protection. Antoinette is a Board-Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP), as well as a certified Data Privacy Protection Specialist (DPPS). She has an associate degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelor of Science in Managing Security Systems, and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management.
Her book, The Digital Citizen’s Guide to Cybersecurity: How to Stay Safe and Empowered Online hit the Amazon Best Seller’s list for all its categories in the first 48 hours of release.
Steven Brown
Vice President for Strategy & Business Development
Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG)
Steven Brown is Vice President for Strategy & Business Development at Prometheus Security Group Global (PSG). He is a critical infrastructure security expert and USAF veteran with 23+ years of operations, strategy, policy, design, and implementation experience securing critical infrastructure and strategic assets worldwide.
PSG provides unified security solutions specializing in software and hardware for video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and cyber security. PSG’s open architecture, zerotrust, scalable, reliable security solutions are entrusted to protect the United States’ most sensitive strategic assets along with critical missions, facilities, and people around the world.
Paul F. Benne, PSP, CPOI
President
Sentinel Consulting, LLC
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