ISSA Sacramento Valley Chapter Meeting – 9/18/2026 – Physical Access Controls

Speaker: Matt Varvais, Software House Area Sales Manager

Topic: “Modern Physical Access Control and Credential Security Strategies”

Synopsis:  This discussion breaks down the basics of how physical access control systems work and examines the growing risks associated with common credential vulnerabilities—along with practical strategies to strengthen security and reduce exposure.

Speaker Bio: Matt Varvais is a Software House Area Sales Manager with over 20 years of experience in the physical security technology industry. He brings experience in system design, installation, and large-scale system implementations, with a strong focus on building secure, scalable, and high-performing physical access control solutions. Matt has worked extensively with complex enterprise and government environments, applying deep technical knowledge to support system architecture, integration, and deployment.

Meeting Details: The meeting place (in-person location and Zoom info) will be announced closer to the meeting day.

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