When discussing technological innovation and the continual evolution of the physical security landscape, it can be easy for one to focus on trends. There is the temptation to zero in on specific devices or brands and lose sight of the bigger picture.
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How Data Center Fires Pose Major Risk to Cyber and Physical Security
or almost any major contemporary company, the data center is key. As IBM describes them, data centers are physical facilities that house and protect a business’s IT infrastructure. The essential data that enables a company to function is housed by these centers. This makes fortifying their physical security absolutely crucial for any firm.
During This U.S. Election Year, Physical Security is at the Forefront
After the recent shooting and attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump at a July political rally unsettled the nation, very real and pressing concerns around physical security are now center stage as the United States heads into the height of an election year.
How to Better Protect and Ensure Police Station Physical Security
During a time when physical security concerns are front and center, discussions around safety inevitably have to include law enforcement. Police and law enforcement officials — who are charged to keep everyone else safe — are inextricably linked to any effective physical security strategy. As a result, any modern and robust physical security policy has to also incorporate fortifying police stations and law enforcement offices.
Advanced Cloud Security Adoption Will Only Increase In 2025
While past industry surveys have indicated that the cloud is central to any current physical security program, new insights show that cloud-connected security protocols are going to be at the forefront even more over the next 12 months.
Report: Physical Security Fully Embracing Cloud-Based Tech
Much has been said about the power and effectiveness of cloud computing capabilities when it comes to cutting-edge physical security solutions. A new report from Verkada shows that 92% of security leaders believe the “future of physical security is in the cloud.”
Designing Modern Schools Must Factor in Physical Security
During a time when violent threats against educational institutions — from elementary schools up to the college level — are at an all-time high, experts are saying that now is the time to keep security concerns front and center when designing school buildings.
Why It’s Important to Center Security Professionals’ Mental Health
Security — It’s one of the most difficult, sensitive, important jobs around. On a regular basis, physical and cyber security personnel literally put their lives on the line, ensuring that the companies and firms they serve stay safe.
Using AI to Bolster Physical Security
Artificial intelligence, or AI, is all people are talking about right now. It’s ushering in a new era of technological innovation across sectors, particularly in corporate physical security. Leaders in the field are taking note.
An Overview of Top 2024 Physical Security Standards and Practices
In taking stock of the current landscape of physical security, leaders in the field have recently been making the rounds. They’ve been outlining top concerns and spotlighting the innovations that should be on everyone’s radars.
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