Powering performance through knowledge.
Convergint strives to be our customers’ most trusted partner, powering the utilities sector with specialized expertise and compliance-focused strategies, with a relentless commitment to safety.
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.
Compliance confidence.
Stay ahead of standards with actionable insights from compliance leaders.
Operational readiness.
Learn proven strategies to reduce risk, improve uptime, and protect your workforce.
Industry partnership.
Earn recognized credentials through the first integrator-led badging program built for utilities.
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.
Enroll for UtilityShield Webinar Learning Series.
Complete all 4 pre-recorded webinars, available on-demand.
Answer five qualifying questions after each session to assess your comprehension.
Earn a digital badge from USF after each completed webinar.
The UtilityShield series.
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
Learn how to build a secure, resilient supply chain that strengthens operational continuity and reduces third-party risk across utility environments. Discover how coordinated partnerships with integrators, distributors, and manufacturers create redundancy, improve product availability, and deliver measurable compliance confidence.
Speakers :
Steve Sinclair (Convergint)
Matt Sheaffer & Josh Shait (Wesco)
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.”
Steve Sinclair
Director of Utilities, Convergint
“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.”
Jay Riley
Senior Director, Special Projects & External Affairs, University of South Florida
Get started.
Advance your compliance. Strengthen your readiness. Earn recognized credentials and learn from the industry’s best.
**Developed in Partnership with University of South Florida (USF) – A nationally recognized institution with deep expertise in environmental safety and critical infrastructure education, USF ensures each session meets academic standards while reinforcing measurable learning outcomes.