Kevin Woodworth

Vice President of Global Product Management, Intrusion, Johnson Controls, Inc.

Kevin Woodworth is Vice President of Global Product Management, Intrusion at Johnson Controls, overseeing strategic product development across six premier brands. He has two decades of executive experience in security products, having held leadership roles with Qolsys, which he helped grow from unknown startup to household name, as well as Pinnacle Security and Devcon Security. Working his way up from security product installer, Kevin has trained and mentored thousands of security professionals over his career.

Round table contributions

What are today’s best practices to modernise legacy systems?

Modernising a legacy physical security system requires a transition from isolated, hardware-dependent silos to an integrated, data-driven ecosystem. This transition involves shifting toward open archi...

Which current technology will revolutionise physical security in the next 10 years?

Physical security innovation is accelerating due to the convergence of AI-driven automation and IoT connectivity. The trend makes you wonder: How far will physical security technologies evolve in the...

Consider the system lifecycle: How it impacts technology choices

A system's lifecycle is the journey it takes from planning and design through to decommissioning. Considering the entire lifecycle of a system can encourage integrators and end users to embrace higher...

How is the role of the security installer and integrator changing?

In the past, security installers and integrators were used almost exclusively to install hardware. However, the role is changing and expanding along with the technologies used in the physical security...

How is AI transforming physical security?

In the physical security marketplace, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved beyond the novelty phase. The emphasis has now shifted to the more practical aspects of implementing AI technology. That...

Ensuring building design and physical security systems align

In many cases, architectural design and layout dictate optimal placement of security devices like cameras, access control readers, and sensors. Poor design can lead to blind spots, reduced coverage, a...

What will be the big topics of discussion at ISC West 2025?

If recent physical security events are a guide, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) will be everywhere at the upcoming ISC West 2025 exhibition in Las Vegas. Cybersecurity solutions are another...

What is the outlook for physical security in the year ahead?

Technology innovations and an evolving threat landscape will be core factors impacting the physical security market in 2025. Technology elements such as artificial intelligence (AI), multi-factor acce...

What new buzzword have you heard, and what does it mean for security?

The security marketplace has its share of buzzwords, which are words or phrases that become popular and widely used in a specific industry. Buzzwords can be useful for conveying complex ideas quickly,...

How can the industry do a better job of promoting emerging technologies in physical security environments?

By all accounts, technology development is moving at a rapid pace in today's markets, including the physical security industry. However, market uptake of the newest technologies may lag, whether becau...

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