Security Solutions Spotlight: Healthcare Security

10:55am - 11:00am EST

Welcome and Introduction

11:00am - 11:30am EST

AI-Powered Video in Healthcare: Transforming Safety, Security, and Efficiency

Join Chris Lennon, Senior Healthcare Business Development Manager at Hanwha Vision, as he explores how AI-driven video solutions are reshaping hospital operations. From slip-and-fall detection and dynamic privacy masking to patient elopement monitoring and forensic search acceleration, Hanwha’s intelligent analytics are solving real challenges in healthcare. Learn how advanced AI, including attribute search and re-identification, helps hospitals enhance safety, protect patients, and respond faster during critical events, all while maintaining privacy and compliance.

Chris Lennon
Senior Healthcare Business Development Manager 

Chris Lennon is the Senior Business Development Manager for Hanwha Vision America and has spent more than 16 years helping hospitals design secure, intelligent, and patient-centered video ecosystems. His work focuses on solving key healthcare challenges, including staff safety, patient elopement, and drug diversion, through strategic AI-enabled video solutions. Chris led the development of an integration with Epic that connects Hanwha Vision cameras and speakers inside patient rooms to support virtual nursing and tele-sitting, enhancing both patient care and staff efficiency. He regularly collaborates with large hospital systems to guide technology adoption, conduct pilot programs, and ensure that video technology directly supports clinical outcomes and operational safety. Based in Akron, Ohio, he is also an avid trail runner and ultramarathoner.

Aaron M Saks, MSIT
Director of Sales Enablement

Mr. Saks is the Director of Sales Enablement, working to bring the voice of the customer and sales teams to various departments including product management and marketing.  His primary responsibilities include authoring various technical documents, white papers, sales materials and other collaterals.  As new products are developed, he provides extensive testing, benchmarking, and training to ensure high-quality products are released.

Previously, Mr. Saks oversaw the development of training and certification programs for various user groups.  Over the past 10 years, he has served as a video surveillance subject matter expert, presented at many technology events such as security conventions, seminars, and road shows.
 
Previously, Mr. Saks was the primary instructor and curriculum developer of Hanwha’s VPC & Samsung’s SIPI, which trains STEP Partners in a variety of topics, such as product selection, device and VMS configuration, analytics, and more.  This specialized certification includes webcasts, classroom training, video-based training, and self-paced training modules.  Many of these training sessions are manufacturer agnostic, discussing the latest industry technology trends and solutions.  
 
In addition to his experience with Hanwha, Mr. Saks has spent more than 15 years providing technical support services for a variety of computer and network-based systems, from small Local Area Networks (LAN’s) to large Enterprise Wide Area Networks (WAN’s).  Mr. Saks holds a BS in Computer Cartography and Geography from the University of Maryland, College Park, and an MS in Information Technology from the University of Maryland, University College.

11:40am - 12:10pm EST

Enhancing Healthcare Safety and Security with Mobile Video

Discover what integrated solutions like mobile video can achieve for healthcare safety & security. 

From the parking lot to the entrance and even to waiting rooms and recovery, integrated security solutions like mobile video have the ability and potential to solve a number of healthcare’s modern safety and security challenges. Discover how body cameras and license plate recognition can enable teams to better protect patients, staff and property while maintaining regulatory and HIIPAA compliance. 

Ryan Newsom, Enterprise Mobile Video Solutions - Healthcare Specialist

With 7+ years’ experience supporting public safety, Ryan deeply understands mobile video in healthcare.

12:20pm - 12:50pm EST

Modernizing Healthcare Security Through Layered Access Control

The healthcare market presents challenges unlike any other sector. Hospitals never close, so security must be layered and unobtrusive to avoid disrupting patient care at any hour. Diverse user groups—staff, patients, visitors, and contractors—require tailored access levels to ensure safety while maintaining workflow. Effective solutions must balance strict access control with rapid emergency egress and the urgent needs of clinical teams. Systems should enhance efficiency, not burden caregivers who already work under intense pressure. Protecting medications, newborns, medical devices, and sensitive patient information governed by HIPAA demands a multi-layered defense strategy. To reduce contamination risks in sterile environments, technologies such as facial recognition devices and mobile access credentials enable touchless entry and precise monitoring. For the physical security industry, success means integrating smart, flexible systems that safeguard critical assets while supporting lifesaving operations and patient-centered care around the clock without hindering healthcare providers’ essential duties.

Sarah Fisher - Client Advisor, End User Business Development – Healthcare & Life Sciences, HID Global

Sarah Fisher is a Client Advisor at HID Global, focused on supporting Healthcare & Life Sciences organizations with advanced security solutions. She began her career at CBORD, a value-added reseller, gaining foundational experience in the industry. At HID, Sarah has cultivated a passion for securing healthcare and pharmaceutical environments. She is an active member of IAHSS and ASIS International, serving as a NextGen Liaison to support young professionals in security. Sarah is also a strong advocate for women in the industry and is dedicated to advancing safety, inclusion, and innovation across critical life sciences sectors.
 
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 application.

1:00pm - 1:30pm EST

Enhancing Safety in Healthcare: How Axon Body Workforce Mini Helps Protect Staff and Patients

Healthcare facilities face growing safety challenges, from workplace violence to the need for rapid, reliable communication in the moment of an incident. In this session, learn how Axon’s newest enterprise-focused body-worn camera, Axon Body Workforce Mini, was purpose-built to strengthen protection for healthcare and frontline workers. Weighing under 100 grams, ABW Mini is small and light yet delivers powerful capabilities — including enhanced communications, extended battery life, and a front-facing LED for transparency. Discover how ABW Mini integrates within Axon’s operating system, combining cameras, sensors, communications, and digital tools to enhance safety, accountability, and coordination in hospital and clinical settings.

Matt Holland, Director of Sales, East, for Axon’s Enterprise Division

Matt Holland is the Director of Sales, East, for Axon’s Enterprise division, where he leads strategic growth and partnerships with organizations seeking to enhance safety, security, and operational efficiency through connected technology. With over 15 years of experience in physical security and enterprise technology, Matt has driven advancements across video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition, and real-time situational awareness platforms. He works closely with healthcare and enterprise leaders to help them leverage Axon’s ecosystem—including Axon’s operating system—to unify data, video, and intelligence for greater transparency and safety.