Operational Resilience Starts Here.
The UtilityShield™ Webinar Learning Series is a peer-led educational program designed by utility professionals, for utility professionals, in collaboration with the University of South Florida (USF). Each session delivers real-world insights, regulatory guidance, and practical strategies to help you strengthen resilience, enhance workforce safety, and stay ahead of compliance requirements.
How it Works:
Each UtilityShield webinar is accredited by the University of South Florida and available on-demand through the Convergint UtilityShield Learning Hub.
Registration is open to all professionals in the utilities industry—customers, partners, and Convergint colleagues alike. No prior certification required.
How it Works:
Each UtilityShield webinar is accredited by the University of South Florida and available on-demand through the Convergint UtilityShield Learning Hub.
Registration is open to all professionals in the utilities industry—customers, partners, and Convergint colleagues alike. No prior certification required.
The UtilityShield Series
Each 20-minute webinar features real-world scenarios, compliance-aligned strategies, and insights from Convergint and leading technology partners.
Webinar 1: Layered Safety: Modernizing Perimeter Protection
Partner:
Focus: Perimeter Protection & Operational Efficiency
Learn how layered, integrated perimeter technologies are redefining operational performance across critical utility environments. Participants will explore how detection, deterrence, and response technologies optimize safety, manpower, and compliance readiness.
Speakers: Steve Sinclair (Convergint), Brent Warzocha & Dominic Dillon (3B Protection)
Webinar 2: Early Detection and Wildfire Prevention
Partner:
Focus: Thermal Detection & Environmental Compliance
Understand how thermal imaging and remote sensing technologies help utilities detect fire risks early, safeguard assets, and stay aligned with EPA guidelines. Learn how to integrate thermal analytics into year-round risk management plans.
Speakers: Steve Sinclair (Convergint), Matt Strautman (FLIR)
Webinar 3: Building the Connected Utility Ecosystem
Partner:
Focus: Cross-Departmental Collaboration & Modernization
Learn how to connect people, processes, and platforms to build a unified ecosystem that accelerates modernization and drives measurable performance gains. Discover how IT, OT, and Security alignment enhances resilience and operational visibility.
Speakers: Steve Sinclair (Convergint), Matt Mahanic & Keya Rajabi (Motorola Solutions)
Webinar 4: Building a Compliant and Secure Supply Chain
Partner:
Focus: Secure Supply Chain & Procurement Integrity
Coming Soon!
Hear From Our Leaders
“Every day, the electrical grid adds new vulnerabilities, while the expansion of renewables, data centers, and distributed assets introduces greater fire, intrusion, and safety incident risks. We are pleased to join with the University of Florida and our technology partners to help the industry address these issues, and deliver a multi-disciplinary program that will be recognized across the entire utility ecosystem.”
“As a nationally recognized institution with deep expertise in professional and corporate training, critical infrastructure, and environmental safety education, we are proud to accredit the Convergint UtilityShield program and issue digital badges that meet academic standards.”
**Developed in Partnership with University of South Florida (USF)