Editor Introduction
In today’s interconnected world, the lines between physical and digital security are blurring. This means that threats can easily exploit vulnerabilities in both realms, potentially causing significant damage. That’s why the convergence of cyber- and physical security systems is becoming increasingly important. It has already been a topic of discussion in the security market for more than a decade. To get a reality check, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Has convergence been achieved in security systems? Why or why not?
Daniel Reichman
Ai-RGUS
Convergence in security refers to the coming together of different factors so that physical security departments can stay ahead of the curve to protect the business. Those factors include good business practices to efficiently manage new technologies that physical security requires while also serving the overall organization beyond only security. Convergence is a process that involves involving different departments in the business so that costs may be reduced. For example, physical security can help other departments achieve their mission using security cameras and thereby have a larger budget to make additional purchases.
Editor: Larry Anderson
February 26, 2024
Security Informed