As digital and physical infrastructures merge, traditional security practices are becoming outdated. Physical security devices — such as surveillance cameras and access control systems — now rely on IoT and AI, integrating into broader network systems. While this improves efficiency, it also creates new vulnerabilities. A cyberattack on digital infrastructure can easily compromise physical security tools, making way for entry points attackers can easily exploit.
A recent Forbes article dives into the solution: smarter security integration. In short, a holistic security strategy integrating cyber and physical security helps identify overlapping vulnerabilities, improves response times and supports proactive risk mitigation. For sectors like energy, transportation and healthcare, this integration is especially critical since targeted attacks can lead to major data breaches or system failures. The future of security depends on this convergence so organizations can build resilient, multi-layered defenses.
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