Kumar Sokka

Head of Intrusion, ACRE, LLC

Kumar Sokka is the Head of Intrusion and ComNet at Acre Security. Prior to this appointment, he played a pivotal role at LenelS2, driving the organization's transformation into a customer-centric, innovative, and cloud-enabled enterprise. Sokka also brings extensive experience from his tenure at Rockwell Automation, where he established and led the Digital Business Unit, overseeing software, hardware, and services. Over his 15-year career at Rockwell, he managed multiple global business and sales divisions, gaining international experience across North America and Asia. Sokka began his leadership journey at Siemens, where he completed a leadership development program. He holds an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.

Round table contributions

Has convergence evolved, and how converged are today’s systems?

As cutting-edge trends go, convergence has been around for at least two decades. The meaning has shifted over the years, and if anything, the idea of convergence has gotten even more aspirational. Unf...

What will be the big topics of discussion at ISC West 2025?

If recent physical security events are a guide, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) will be everywhere at the upcoming ISC West 2025 exhibition in Las Vegas. Cybersecurity solutions are another...

What is the outlook for physical security in the year ahead?

Technology innovations and an evolving threat landscape will be core factors impacting the physical security market in 2025. Technology elements such as artificial intelligence (AI), multi-factor acce...