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CEDIA Webcast on Spotify: Cedia Adds GuardDog to Propel Program
In this cast I talk with Peter Bookman, Founder & CEO of GuardDog, Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO of Adaptive Design Group and Ian Bryant, Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA about GuardDog, a new Cyber Security tool, being the newest member of the CEDIA Propel Program
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CEDIA Webcast on Spotify
Innovation in the luxury home industry is no longer confined to architecture, lighting, or interiors — it now extends deeply into cybersecurity, data protection, and digital trust. In this CEDIA webcast, Glenn Merlin Johnson, CEO of Adaptive Design Group, joined an expert panel conversation alongside Peter Bookman, Founder & CEO of GuardDog, and Ian Bryant, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at CEDIA to discuss the launch of GuardDog as a member of the CEDIA Propel Program.
The discussion explored how cybersecurity has become a foundational element of the modern luxury residence. As homes grow increasingly connected — with integrated lighting, automation, climate control, audio/video systems, and smart infrastructure — the need for secure, reliable digital frameworks has never been more critical. This conversation focused on how innovative tools like GuardDog are helping integrators and homeowners proactively protect these complex systems.
Glenn Merlin Johnson brought a lighting designer’s perspective to the discussion, emphasizing how early collaboration between technical partners strengthens every layer of a smart home. Lighting design, electrical planning, control systems, and cybersecurity are no longer separate conversations. They are part of a unified technical ecosystem that must be coordinated from the very beginning of a project. When these elements align, the homeowner experiences not just beauty and comfort, but confidence in the integrity of their home.
The GuardDog integration into the CEDIA Propel Program represents a shift in how the industry approaches risk, responsibility, and long-term system health. It isn’t about fear or complexity — it’s about empowerment. When homeowners understand that their systems are protected by thoughtful design and forward-thinking technology, the home becomes a sanctuary in every sense of the word.
Adaptive Design Group continues to be part of these conversations because lighting does not exist in isolation. It lives within a broader framework of design, engineering, and technology. By remaining engaged with leaders across disciplines, we help shape environments that are not only visually extraordinary, but technologically resilient.
If you’re planning a luxury residence or are evolving your technical strategy, we invite you to connect with us and explore how collaborative design thinking can elevate the safety, performance, and beauty of your home.