The Secured Podcast

The Secured Podcast

Hosted by: The Access Control Collective

Access Granted. Secured is the podcast for anyone in, or curious about, the physical security and access control industry. Each week, Lee Odess breaks down the business moves, technology shifts, and power dynamics...

Episodes

Like It or Not AI is Coming for Access Control

Season #3 Episode #13

The security industry is undergoing a massive architectural shift as AI moves from a buzzword to a core decision layer. From Salesforce removing the need for a console to AI agents taking over system configuration,...
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Honeywell & LenelS2: The Future of Security's Biggest Brands

Season #3 Episode #12

The security industry is undergoing a massive transformation, from the way we board planes to how we manage hardware lifecycles. Join Lee Odess in this episode of Secured as he breaks down the latest shifts in airport...
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How AI & ChatGPT are Disrupting Physical Security Sales

Episode #11

Is your favorite security brand saying one thing on stage but doing another back at the office? The gap between industry rhetoric and actual execution is wider than ever, and it is time to address the elephant in...
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ISC Recap: Why the Security Industry is Asking the Wrong Questions

Episode #10

ISC has officially wrapped up, and the energy on the show floor was unlike anything we have seen in years. With over 45 interviews conducted and hundreds of booths explored, one thing is certain: the security industry...
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ISC West 2026: 5 Security Trends You Can't Ignore

Episode #9

Are you heading to ISC West this year? The security industry is no longer just piloting new ideas - it is moving at a breakneck pace toward a future defined by identity and automation. Join Lee Odess on this episode...
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2026 Security Trends: Is Your Company Asleep at the Switch?

Episode #8

IS YOUR COMPANY PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE OF CUSTOMER TRUST AND COMFORT? In this episode of SECURED, Lee Odess breaks down why the physical security industry needs to wake up to the shifting demands of 2026 and beyond....
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Is NextNav About to Wipe Out 500 Million Security Devices?

Episode #7

In this episode, Lee Odess breaks down the biggest moves shaping the physical security industry this week. From Dormakaba’s acquisition spree to the critical fight against NextNav at the FCC, get all the insights,...
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The One-Card Campus Model Is Collapsing. Here's What's Next

Episode #6

Discover the $70 billion opportunity transforming access control in this episode of Secured. Lee Odess breaks down why Dormakaba, Allegion, and ASSA ABLOY are racing in different lanes of a fast-changing industry....
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The Chair That Should Have Been Filled | Secured episode 4

Episode #5

Uncover the $32 billion secret hiding in plain sight that is reshaping the future of access control. In this episode of Secured, Lee Odess breaks down the critical divergence between industry giants Allegion and ASSA...
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Sailing Ship Syndrome: Is Your Security Tech | Secured Episode 3

Episode #4

AI Access Control is revolutionizing the future of security, and the game has officially changed! In this episode of Secured, host Lee Odess breaks down how innovations like Genea AI are transforming access control,...
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Security Industry Shake-Up: Acquisitions, AI, & The Future of Integrators | Secured Episode 2

Episode #3

Welcome back to Secured with Lee Odess! In this episode, Lee breaks down the latest industry news, including key acquisitions by Assa Abloy and Dormakaba, and what they signal for vertical integration in security. We...
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Secured: Episode 1

Episode #2

Episode 1: Momentum In the first full episode of Secured, Lee Odess explores the power of momentum and how it is shaping the future of the physical security industry. Kicking off with insights from HID’s Origin event...
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