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: This will be a hybrid meeting (both in-person and on-line). You may attend remotely via Zoom (see the meeting ID below) or attend in person at Capsity, 3808 Broadway, Sacramento CA. Lunch will be provided to in-person attendees.

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Zoom link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84186623031?pwd=EtHkuqg0it61fhLsaZIpC8aCHldHG9.1

Meeting ID: 841 8662 3031
Passcode: 668146

Presentation slides ISSA September Sept 2026 from Matt Varvais about physical security