ASIS International

Digital Nomads—Securing Today’s Mobile Worker

In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “Digital Nomads—Securing Today’s Mobile Worker,” presented by Paul Huston, CPP, Corporate Security and Chief Security Officer at BGIS Global Integrated Solutions. Read on for what he had to say and don’t forget to register for GSX 2023!

Q: Tell us about your presentation and why security professionals should have this topic on their radar.

A: For many workers, the pandemic has forever shifted how they view the workplace. At one time no one questioned the traffic jams and crowded offices of our 9-5; now, an increasing number of employees are trading their offices for laptops – and the freedom to work wherever they wish – including overseas. With this freedom, however, comes a range of security risks that employees and companies must prepare for.

Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?

A: Security professionals need to understand their company, their customers, and their employees as they begin to better understand this topic. The security needs for digital nomads vary from industry to industry, with everything from data security laws to taxes and visas impacting a company’s way forward.

Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?

A: The issue of digital nomads will likely evolve in parallel with the current “in office vs work at home” debate within corporate leaderships. Some would argue the genie is out of the proverbial bottle, while others feel that the easing of COVID restrictions means employees can dedicate more vacation time to their travel wishes.

Q: Why do you attend GSX?

A: I attend GSX to learn about the latest trends and issues facing security professionals, and to learn from the best the industry has to offer.

Adapt or Die: AI in Security Intelligence Work

In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “Adapt or Die: AI in Security Intelligence Work,” presented by Meredith Wilson, CEO at Emergent Risk International. Read on for what she had to say and don’t forget to register for GSX 2023!

Q: Tell us about your presentation and why should security professionals have this topic on their radar?

A: AI has the potential to change the way we think about – and do – almost everything, including every aspect of our jobs. For security professionals the uses – and potential misuses – are endless. At the same time, for some, the urge to ignore these rapid developments – either because the change is coming so fast that we can’t keep up, or because there is a fear that it could replace us – has to be put aside in order for us, our companies, personnel and those with whom we are charged with protecting to survive and thrive. There are so many layers of implications to think through and decisions to be made. No matter what kind of business you are in today, adapting to AI and understanding how to use it to your advantage is imperative. And yet, it’s also a major security concern – from the proliferation of disinformation and fraud to the dangers of misidentification and major cyberthreats. And as security professionals we have to be thinking about this in parallel. In this session, I will talk about some frameworks and buckets for thinking through all these layers and how we can take advantage of the promise of AI while staying vigilant and educating our workforce on some of the downsides at the same time.

Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?

A: Stay aware, broaden your base of information sources to ensure you are seeing this issue from as many angles as possible. Look for information from technology publications, think tanks, high-quality news publications, journals, and individuals with domain expertise on the topic. Be aware that disinformation and poor information sources are about to multiply exponentially – so it’s more important than ever to improve your capacity for seeking out high quality information sources and to know how to properly vet information. And don’t panic. We are all adapting to this at the same time, and we are all learning. The most important thing we can all do is continue to learn and think critically about what is unfolding.

Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?

A: Really fast – and in some unpredictable ways. Like many other things we’ve experienced in the past decade, this will mark another massive change in space and time – potentially more than we’ve ever seen before. We won’t be able to control it, but we can control our reaction and preparation for it.

Q: Why do you attend GSX?

A: It’s a great event and an amazing opportunity to see what is happening in the world of industrial security. I love the opportunity to connect with so many security professionals with such a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and perspectives!

Security Technologies: Five-Emerging Physical Security Technology Trends That Will Define Road Map for Next 5-Years

In anticipation of GSX, we sat down with presenters of upcoming sessions in order to get a better understanding of the topics at hand. This week we are featuring, “Security Technologies: Five-Emerging Physical Security Technology Trends That Will Define Road Map for Next 5-Years,” presented by Shreeram Marathe, Lead – Security Technology and Automation (O&M) at ADANI. Read on for what he had to say and don’t forget to register for GSX 2023!

Q: Tell us about your presentation and why should security professionals have this topic on their radar?

A: The presentation is about the latest technological advancements that are taking the physical security industry by storm. By knowing about these technologies, a CSO will stay ahead of the curve. These technologies are:

Cloud: as a platform for Infra, Software, Services & much more
Touchless experience in access control – making the User more than happy
Advance Data Analytics: Data-driven decision making to optimize cost, enhance performance, increase effectiveness, make security operations more agile.
Drone, Robots & Bots – to minimize human dependency, make the security operations risk free, optimize the cost
Smart Integrated Buildings – to decrease the number of IoT sensors, convergence of non-security and security tech, integrated command & control, increase the efficiency of employees, sustainable and green.

Q: What advice would you give security professionals interested in this topic?

A: The security professionals who are interested in this topic should not miss this presentation. The presentation will provide them with an opportunity to delve deeper into these technologies and evaluate the relevance to physical security operations. These technologies are not new but the applicability of these technologies in physical security is not widespread at present. In the next 5 years or so, the use-cases & implementation of these technologies will be very common in physical security.

Q: How do you see this issue evolving in the next 2-5 years?

A: As I write, there is a growing population of physical security professionals who have joined the domain from very diverse and tech-oriented backgrounds such as IoT, information technology, automation, aviation tech etc. This new wave of security professionals is bringing in the rich legacy of these diverse domains into physical security to fast-track the tech-implementation. In the next 2-5 years, tech consumption will grow exponentially in the security domain.

Q: Why do you attend GSX?

A: GSX is like ‘Maha Kumbh’ of physical security professionals. The crème de la crème of the security industry participate in GSX and thus for budding professional as well as for pros, it is the greatest opportunity to exchange ideas, share knowledge, introduce path-breaking concepts, and break the glass ceiling. For an international speaker like me, it is possibly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Why Exhibit at GSX? Hear from Active Intelligence

The GSX exhibit hall features a variety of exhibitors, each sharing technological innovations designed to improve the world of security. We talked with Ryan LaMarca, Director of Marketing at Active Intelligence, to learn more about what they’re looking forward to about GSX ’23.

Q: What is the name of your company and what are you exhibiting this year?

RL: We’re Active Intelligence, an international video security technology firm on a mission to drive the industry into the future with a flagship product that transforms video security systems from a forensic resource to a prevention tool. Started in 2019 by a trio of security industry leaders and visionaries, Active Intelligence builds upon a foundation of deep industry knowledge developed through a combined 100+ years of experience in corporate security, public safety, and homeland security.

We’re excited to showcase our flagship Anomaly Detection solution, ASTRA, at GSX this year. ASTRA brings real-time anomalous activity alerts to the industry’s leading VMS platforms, allowing operators to act immediately and intervene on an event of interest, or even prevent it from happening. The solution leverages the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning to put virtual eyes on your entire video security network 24/7/365, detect any type of anomalous event without the need for rule configuration, and allows security teams to make use of 100% of their video security investment.

Q: Why did you choose to exhibit at GSX in 2023?

RL: GSX is a great opportunity for Active Intelligence to show the industry – namely potential integration partners – the power of ASTRA and anomaly detection. It brings the industry’s most forward-thinking, highly certified integrators who we believe are best suited to offer ASTRA to their existing client base and support the product and end user into the future.

This event is a great opportunity to show the industry’s tech-savvy security end users from a wide variety of verticals how ASTRA’s flexibility and unlimited detection capabilities can be applied to their specific use case.

Exhibiting at GSX also allows attendees to compare our product side by side with video analytics solutions, making it easy for them to see how unique our anomaly detection solution truly is.

Q: What are you looking forward to about this year’s GSX?

RL: Our team is excited to meet with the industry’s best integrators and end users to show them exactly how ASTRA can help improve security operation, operator efficiency, and make the most of their entire video security investment with the latest AI-powered anomaly detection technology.

We’re also looking forward to meeting with industry technology leaders to foster relationships for future integrations and collaborations, ensuring that ASTRA works seamlessly with the leading video management systems.

Ryan LaMarca
Director of Marketing
Active Intelligence

Why Exhibit at GSX? Hear from Johnson Controls

The GSX exhibit hall features a variety of exhibitors, each sharing technological innovations designed to improve the world of security. Hear from exhibitor Johnson Controls about their experiences in the past and what they’re looking forward to about GSX ’23.

Why Exhibit at GSX? Hear from LifeRaft

The GSX exhibit hall features a variety of exhibitors, each sharing technological innovations designed to improve the world of security. Hear from exhibitor LifeRaft about their experiences in the past and what they’re looking forward to about GSX ’23.

Events at GSX 23

This year, GSX will host a variety of exciting events prior to and during the conference for attendees to participate in. Take a look at all the offerings for this year and decide what you want to be a part of!

Pre-Conference Workshops

On the Saturday and Sunday preceding GSX, ASIS will be hosting two workshops that are available to any attendees.

The Facility Security Design workshop takes place over two days (9-10 September) and focuses on cost-effective facility security designs. The course is designed for mid- to advanced-level security professionals and is particularly applicable to those involved in the design, specification, implementation, operation, and/or maintenance of security systems. Participants can earn up to 13.5 CPE credits for participation in the Pre-Conference Program and an additional 3.5 CPE credits upon completion of the online Essentials of Facility Security Design Certificate.

The Successfully Implementing an ESRM Approach into Your Organization workshop is an intensive one-day program on Sunday, 10 September, designed to help security practitioners begin to effectively implement an ESRM approach. This course is designed for security practitioners who already have some understanding of ESRM and will use the fundamental ESRM concepts as a foundation only and build in complexity and strategy as the day progresses. Participants can earn up to 6.5 CPE credits for participation in the Pre-Conference Workshop and an additional 3.5 CPE credits upon completion of the online Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) Certificate.

Certification Review Programs

The weekend before the conference, ASIS will host two-day in-person review sessions for the CPP, PCI, and PSP. Each review will take place from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CT on Saturday and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm CT on Sunday, and participants will receive up to 13.5 CPEs upon completion.

The review courses are designed to provide a high-level overview of the relevant certification knowledge domains in an environment that facilitates professional knowledge assessments, discussions with colleagues, and guidance from board-certified instructors who have proven themselves in the field.

Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives

Secure Horizons is a two-day event, exclusive to CSO Center members, that will take place the weekend prior to GSX. Intentionally designed through a senior security executive lens, the two-day experience will encourage insights, skills, and networking to elevate the status of security professionals in the C-suite and beyond. Lida Citroën, CEO of LIDA360, LLC, will be the program’s keynote speaker and facilitator. Attendees will also earn 11.5 CPEs.

ASIS Volunteers Day

The new ASIS Volunteers Day is a day all about the wonderful volunteers that make ASIS the vibrant community it is. The in-person event will allow ASIS members from across the world to meet and connect with each other, as well as engage with the community, and get excited for the coming conference and year! The event will be on Sunday, 10 September from 12:00 pm CT until 4:30 CT, when it will roll into the ASIS Awards of Excellence.

ASIS Awards of Excellence and the OSPAs

Starting at 5:00 pm CT on Sunday, 10 September, ASIS will host the joint ASIS Awards of Excellence and the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). These awards honor those who have gone above and beyond in the security profession and the ASIS community. Awards nominations are still open, and will be until 15 June, so consider nominating someone! Tickets for the event are included with the GSX All-Access pass, are also available separately upon registration, and will be available onsite.

WiS and NextGen Happy Hour

On Monday evening, the Women in Security and NextGen communities will be hosting a happy hour celebration at the Omni hotel. This event will be exclusive to community members. Registration will be available closer to GSX in the community forums on ASIS Connects, so keep an eye out!

Mentor Speed Networking

Tuesday morning at 10:30 am CT, ASIS will host speed networking. The event will run for one hour and fifteen minutes and give each potential mentee ten opportunities to find a mentor that matches their goals. Registration for this event will open soon, so keep an eye out in the ASIS Connects GSX 2023 Community!

ASIS Celebrates!

We’re celebrating YOU! Join ASIS Tuesday night for ASIS Celebrates! The event will be held at the House of Blues and will be a perfect opportunity to network, make new friends, and enjoy a night of well-deserved festivities. A ticket to ASIS Celebrates! is included with a GSX All-Access pass.

Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

On Wednesday, 13 September, ASIS will honor Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (MLEAD) by giving all law enforcement, military, and first responders a free one-day pass to GSX. For any active-duty or retired law enforcement, military, and first responders interested in attending MLEAD on Wednesday, you can register with the code SERVE.

Outstanding Keynotes for GSX 2023 Announced

Join us at Global Security Exchange 2023 to hear from extraordinary speakers from around the globe, including our three general sessions keynote speakers. Radosław “Radek” Sikorski will kick the event off on Monday morning, followed by President George W. Bush on Tuesday, and Tracy Walder, a former CIA officer and FBI special agent, will be the final keynote on Wednesday.

Radek Sikorski is currently representing Poland in the European Parliament, but has previously served as Poland’s minister of defense, foreign minister, and speaker of parliament. Prior to his career in politics, Sikorski worked as a war reporter, covering conflicts in Afghanistan and Angola. In 1988, he was awarded the World Press Photo for spot news. While serving as foreign minister in 2012, Sikorski was also named as one of the Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine.

George W. Bush served as the 43^rd president of the United States as well as the 46^th governor of Texas. President Bush faced one of the greatest challenges in modern American history during his presidency when terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon building in September 2001. Drawing from his experiences in the White House, President Bush plans to share his perspective and insight on the most pressing global security issues facing the industry today in his Tuesday keynote address.

Tracy Walder worked as a Staff Operations Officer (SOO) for the CIA Counterterrorism Center Weapons of Mass Destruction Group, before transitioning to an FBI special agent. While at the CIA, Walder worked as a covert operative and traveled to Afghanistan, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Algeria, Morocco, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and England. During her time with the FBI, Walder specialized in Chinese counterintelligence operations and helped to uncover a Chinese spy ring. During her Wednesday keynote at GSX, Walder will share her views on emerging threats in the Middle East and China and other aspects of the current geopolitical landscape.

Welcome to Dallas, from a Local

In anticipation of GSX 2023, ASIS member Christopher Almonrode shares insight into his hometown of Dallas and the dedicated security professionals behind it. Christopher is a retired law enforcement Sergeant and Global security leader specializing Security Integration Solutions. His prior history includes roles in Global Security Management at Heritage Auctions, Global Supply Leader at CBRE and Vice President at Robotic Assistance Devices. Prior to his security career, Christopher spent 18 years in law enforcement specializing in all aspects of Police Management and retired at the rank of Sergeant. Read on to learn more about the city of Dallas and register for GSX today!

The Lone Star State is home to over 30 million Americans and growing every day. As Texans love to say, if you’re not from the great state of Texas, you got here as fast as you could! Well known for our independent spirit, pride, and fierce convictions of faith, family, and freedom; to be “Texan” is a title our citizens hold dearly. From the early days of the Texas Revolution to present, a strong sense of individualism has been a tenet of Texas life reflected in everything from the political landscape to the business environment.

Serving as the business financial services center for the state, Dallas is home to some of the largest Fortune 500 companies in the U.S. These companies come from a vast swath of verticals, among them: Exxon Mobil, AT&T, American Airlines, Fluor, Mckesson, Energy Transfer, Texas Instruments, Kimberly Clark, Tenet Healthcare, and DR Horton. The business friendly environment in Texas paired with the rank of 5th fastest growing economy in the nation, continues to attract top-tier talent to the Lone Star State.

Among this talent are some of the brightest minds in Security, which work tirelessly to protect these firms, many of which are members of ASIS. Our ASIS North Texas team is a close group of professionals who call each other family and represent Guarding Companies, Data Centers Security, Integration, and Consulting. We cohesively join together and are passionate about the growth of our chapter, ensuring our members are engaged, informed, and refined as leaders through our teaching and network events.

The Dallas-Forth Worth (DFW) metropolitan area is the county’s largest landlocked metropolitan area. As such, there is no shortage of amazing things to do and see. Visitors can explore world-class museums and galleries in the nation’s largest urban arts district, or experience cowboy culture in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Don’t forget to check out the historic Stockyards Hotel, long-time hideout of the infamous crime duo Bonnie and Clyde! Finally, no trip to Texas is complete without a heaping plate of Texas Barbeque, delicious Tex-mex, and a frozen margarita! With its warm hospitality and friendly people, DFW is a destination that should not be missed by anyone attending the GSX Conference.

I am personally filled with excitement for this year’s GSX show coming to Dallas as I am a lifetime Texan. My great grandparents came here in a covered wagon in the late 1800’s to plant their roots and begin a growing family. I simply could not imagine being anywhere else. We embrace the tenacity and independence our great state and city are known for, and hope to display the welcoming warmth of our culture. All visitors can rest assured, you will be greeted with a warm smile, helpful spirit, and firm handshake.

Let me know how our ASIS North Texas chapter and I can personally help you in your journey to GSX. You can contact the Host Committee Chair Kelly Kehoe at [email protected].

I look forward to meeting all of you at GSX 2023!

Explore Dallas

Dallas is a thriving city filled with delicious food and tons of entertainment and attractions. Dallas also has a flourishing arts scene, from music to fashion to vintage antiques. Learn more about all Dallas has to offer on the ‘About Dallas‘ page and the Visit Dallas GSX 2023 site.

About Dallas

Join us in Dallas for GSX 2023

GSX is excited to head to Dallas, TX for GSX 2023. Join us at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for three days of top-notch security programming, and check out the wonderful city of Dallas while you’re there!

The Value of Presenting at GSX

GSX is the place to learn from security leaders across the globe. Join us this year in Dallas 11-13 September to hear from experts from every corner of the world and every aspect of the security industry.

Hear from some of our past presenters about why they enjoy presenting at GSX.