In the case of government organizations where so much is at stake, from classified information to sensitive technologies, a well-planned and tightly-executed security response is vital. With that in mind, here is how to make sure your security strategy is up to the challenge, from detecting the incident to investigating it, containing it, and mounting … Continued
At its best, a strong physical security infrastructure hums along in the background, forgotten. The problem is people only remember it when something goes wrong. That’s usually when executives get together and say, “We need to have better systems in place.” But if you’ve lost valuable intellectual property due to a physical security breach, suffered … Continued
There is a way to integrate seamlessly, but you need to examine why you need to integrate (benefits and pitfalls), and to understand potential issues that can arise. You will build a strategy from there. Integrating Legacy Security with Newer Systems Why not cast off your legacy system and start anew? In an ideal environment, … Continued
Why Is Risk Management Important for Cybersecurity? Risk management is an essential way to combat the continuous cybersecurity threats your agency may experience. It’s important to implement a cybersecurity risk management strategy to help protect your agency. Here are some reasons why: Mitigate cyber risks and prevent attacks Implementing a cyber risk management strategy helps … Continued
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
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