Location:Online event
Start date:06/10/2026
End date:06/10/2026
Event Organiser:Security Institute
An informal panel discussion exploring the state of converged security, the drivers behind it and where organisations are seeing success and challenges; how the threat landscape is changing, whether operating models remain fit for purpose and how emerging technologies, including AI, are influencing security decision-making.
The session will begin with a moderated conversation covering topics such as ownership, governance, risk management and the future direction of convergence. We’ll then open the discussion to attendees, creating an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions and debate the issues that matter most. Designed for security, cyber, resilience and risk professionals, this is a practical discussion focused on real-world challenges rather than theory.
Speakers:
Garry Bergin is CSO and Director of Client Solutions at Manguard Plus, with over three decadesโ experience in strategic security management and operations. He co-chairs The Security Instituteโs Special Interest Group on Converged Security and is a Chartered Security Professional, ASIS-certified CPP, published author, senior lecturer and current Irish OSPA winner for Outstanding Security Consultant.
Chris Worthy spent 36 years working for the UK Government in a wide range of national security roles, including three years at the British Embassy in Washington liaising with US agencies and helping establish the Defending Democracy Ministerial Taskforce. He now advises academia and companies on resilience to state threats and is a Visiting Professor at Coventry University Protective Security Laboratory.
Katie Barnettย is Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions. With more than 20 years’ experience in IT and cyber security, she helps organisations understand and manage risk through practical, proportionate security strategies. Her expertise spans security reviews, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, incident response and security governance.
Gavin Wilson is Director of Physical Security and Risk at Toro Solutions. With over 20 years’ experience, he has led security reviews, risk assessments and security design projects across corporate, government and critical infrastructure environments. He supports organisations in improving security, resilience and risk management.
