Systems integration firm Convergint announced a strategic alliance with Deloitte to provide integrated cyber and physical security services that are designed to help end users address the evolving risk landscape.

The collaboration leverages Deloitte’s advisory services, market insights and cyber ecosystem alongside Convergint’s advanced technology expertise and last-mile service delivery, enabling customers to optimize operations, support regulatory compliance and mitigate risk.

The Convergint-Deloitte alliance offers an integrated approach for clients to address evolving security challenges, tailored specifically for mission-critical industries and sectors, according to the announcement. The alliance offerings are said to include:

• Physical security risk assessments and enterprise security roadmap creation
• Cyber-physical security convergence within Global Security Operations Centers (GSOCs)
• Consolidation and integration of cyber and physical security programs
• Execution of broad, enterprise security systems and strategies
• Logical and physical identity management and in-wallet mobile credentialing
• Risk advisory services that connect trust, resilience, and security 

“Our collaboration with Deloitte aligns with Convergint’s corporate strategy to collaborate with organizations that drive the security industry forward. It will expand our growth opportunities in new markets while enhancing our service offerings for existing clients. By combining our innovative security services with Deloitte's capabilities, we're poised to deliver value to our customers,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO, Convergint.

Convergint, a global leader in systems integration with a valuation of $2.5 billion, specializes in the design, installation, and maintenance of electronic security, cybersecurity, fire and life safety, building automation, and audio-visual systems. Recognized as the top systems integrator by SDM Magazine for seven consecutive years, Convergint boasts a workforce of over 10,000 employees and operates from more than 220 locations around the world.

“As organizations contend with an expanding attack surface, it’s beneficial to integrate cyber and physical services that help address these advancing security challenges. Our alliance with Convergint will aid our shared clients in enhancing their resilience by assisting them to address both physical and cyber threats, determining regulatory compliance and offering tailored solutions to help mitigate risk — ultimately with the goal of improving risk mitigation measures and outcomes,” said Glenn Aga, global lead alliance partner for Convergint and a managing director, Deloitte & Touche.