It’s not easy to master all these interconnections, but it’s definitely necessary as we move into the Internet of Things with billions of connected devices predicted in the coming years. Couple that with the movement for security to encompass IT and cybersecurity—convergence of physical security and digital assets—and the challenges mount, especially when it comes … Continued
Why Cybersecurity Is So Critical for Government Agencies There’s no argument about the dangers posed by cybercriminals. The average cost of a breach in 2020 was pegged at $3.86 million. And that doesn’t even take into account damage to an organization’s reputation, loss from business continuity, and even penalties levied from cyber-attacks. Government offices are particularly … Continued
Misalignment of individual elements can leave you at risk. Simplification is crucial to maintaining security across several remote locations and endpoints. Centralizing your security monitoring services is essential. Unified security controls empower your team with greater visibility, real-time notifications, and more. Big picture, you cut costs, save resources, and strengthen your security. Let’s take a closer look at the benefits … Continued
But the wrong processes—or inefficient processes—can make it difficult for teams to perform at the highest level. If you’re providing security services, you can’t afford the risk misaligned processes bring. Security Service and Alarm Monitoring Processes Businesses that provide alarm monitoring services depend on high levels of organization. Without this, you simply can’t provide reliably and effectively service. In this field, businesses operate in one of two states: a state of normality or a state of urgency. … Continued
Global workplace shifts compound the effect. More employees are working from home. There, they may access company data via unauthorized networks, devices, and software. As a result, the threat landscape is fragmented. Security providers strive to mitigate risk, but hackers are sophisticated. They recognize vulnerabilities and exploit them. 7 Cybersecurity Trends To Keep an Eye On Organizations committed to … Continued
Friction Between Physical and IT Security Some of the biggest inefficiencies in your physical and IT protection system are overlapping areas and blind spots. An overlapping area occurs when two or more teams and systems are focused on a single threat. Blind spots occur when no part of your comprehensive system is focused on a potential … Continued
What Factors Increase Alarm Response Times? Legacy systems are notoriously outdated and do not always sync well with modern add-ons and other adjustments. They can also be unreliable and slow. Another common problem is the security and alarm components are often not fully integrated. This can result in multiple departments monitoring various alarms. At first glance, … Continued
Understanding Security Integration An integrated security system integrates all the parts of the security systems together, so they can be controlled from a single control panel that receives and sends signals from one place. Integrating your systems can help to simultaneously and instantaneously interpret, monitor, record, and respond to alarm data generated from multiple systems, … Continued
Understanding the implications for productivity, collaboration and workplace safety can help guide your decision making about creating a smarter office. Thinking through smart workplace considerations can also empower you to improve your organization’s adaptability and robustness. Understanding More Connected Workplaces At the heart of the IoT is connectivity. Not only do most smart devices rely on network connectivity to operate, … Continued
How can you tell if an in-house enterprise monitoring system or a 3rd party monitored security system is the right option for your business? It requires a comprehensive look at the monitoring capabilities, how adaptive they are to evolving technology, how responsive they are to threats, and how well the security controls support your business practices. Security risks The … Continued