Beyond Doors: Access Control as a Cybersecurity Imperative Webinar

Access control is no longer just about doors and credentials.  It is now a critical part of an organization’s cybersecurity posture.  As threats evolve, so must the technologies and practices that protect systems from compromise.  This session takes a high-level look at how encryption, secure communication, and strong system design reduce vulnerabilities and align access control with modern security standards.
 
Key topics include the role of end-to-end encryption in protecting data in motion and at rest, the shift from legacy protocols and credentials to secure modern alternatives, and the need for hardened reader and controller architectures.  Mobile and cloud-based solutions will also be explored with a focus on how they intersect with cybersecurity hygiene, compliance, and user experience.
 
By the end of the session, participants will understand today’s access control threat landscape and leave with practical strategies for designing and maintaining systems that are encrypted, resilient, and future-ready.

Speaker*

Jeremy Fromm – Evangelist 
Mercury Security
 
Jeremy Fromm is the Evangelist for Mercury Security, the global leader in open-architecture OEM access control hardware. With close to 20 years of experience in the security industry—including roles in product management, technical support, and enterprise business development—Jeremy brings a deep, hands-on understanding of the evolving physical security landscape.

Throughout his career, Jeremy has worked closely with many of Mercury’s OEM partners and their end users, giving him a unique perspective on what the market is demanding—and where powerful features and platforms are still underutilized. His firsthand experience across the ecosystem enables him to bridge the gap between technology capabilities and real-world applications.

A passionate advocate for open architecture and future-ready security, Jeremy is especially excited about end-to-end encryption—because let’s face it, what’s more thrilling than securing data from door to cloud?

As the host of The Mercury Minute, a weekly video series, Jeremy delivers fast, focused insights on all things Mercury Security—from hardware upgrades and best practices to smart migration strategies—helping integrators, partners, and end users stay informed and ahead of the curve.

When he’s not spreading the Mercury message, Jeremy is focused on driving innovation, encouraging collaboration, and elevating the conversation around secure access control.

*Note: Speakers and content are subject to change without notice.

Topic: Physical and Operational Security

Credit Information: Completion of this webinar is eligible for 1 CPE credit.  CPE credits for ASIS-sponsored webinars will be updated in your user profile within 48 hours of completion.  Self-reporting of CPE credits is not required.