04/07/2026
At Bisnow DICE Southwest, Teresa Giralt represented Ameristar in a conversation that kept circling back to one reality:
Security isn’t just an IT or facilities issue anymore, it’s a business strategy decision.
What came through clearly was how interconnected security has become physical systems, cyber risk, operations, and response planning all impact uptime and long‑term resilience. The discussion focused less on theory and more on what actually works when environments are complex and stakes are high.
The takeaway: effective security planning shows up in performance, trust, and continuity, not just compliance.
The conversation continues. Teresa will carry it forward at DICE Pacific Northwest on April 14.
Thank you Scot W. and Altaf Bora for joining the conversation and sharing expertise, and insights.
Share with us how you’re approaching this shift:
Where have you seen security move from a support function into a business‑level decision? What’s been the hardest part of making that transition?
