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Why It’s Essential to Prioritize Physical Security in a Digital World
In our time advising and partnering with government organizations over the decades, we have observed how budgets have shifted to embrace both the possibilities of digital innovation and the challenges of digital security. Advances in the fields of AI, smart cities, and the growing Internet of Things continue to shape
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Five Benefits of Having an Integrated Security System
Manage your information and protect your organization by integrating your security systems.
The Pros and Cons of In-House Monitoring vs 3rd Party Monitored Security Systems
Security and loss prevention is a serious concern for most businesses. Luckily, there are options. There are many reputable alarm monitoring businesses that you can research and retain if they meet your needs. Alternatively, some companies choose to set up their own in-house monitoring stations. How can you tell if
Strategies to Help with the Integration of Physical Life Safety and Cyber-Systems
In a world of increasing overlap between physical and cybersecurity, it is a risky endeavor that so many organizations still operate disparate systems. Companies historically incurred the security risks associated with unconnected systems because of immature technology, costly infrastructure, and the lack of a centralized, global IT governance approach at
How Does Your Security Team Return Value to the Organization?
Security departments are often treated as cost centers. Yet when you consider the cost in losses, customer confidence, or reparations required had the team’s efforts not been effective, it seems hard to understand why they are not viewed as a value driver. When leaders look for places to cut costs,
Are You Integrating ALL Your Security Systems? If Not, Here’s Why You Should
For a long time, businesses focused on security in isolation; one system at a time. Each compartmentalized system worked independently of the others. Then one day, someone wondered: if you have a camera that monitors who enters a building and you have an access control system on the doors, why
The Importance of Integrating Physical, Life Safety, and Cybersecurity at Government Entities
For government entities, security is a paramount concern. There are three major elements: physical, life safety, and cybersecurity. These protect physical assets, personnel’s health and safety, and digital assets, respectively. Although they are often treated as separate functions, the interplay between them is significant. Therefore, using an alarm monitoring integration
