capitalising on the benefits technology brings security
Three: Embrace the convergence of physical security and cyber security
The future of security will be dominated by the need to have physical security capabilities integrated with, and protected by, cyber security capabilities. Tony Anderson, G4S Fire & Security Systems, says: “In a world where every device is now IP connected, with online connectivity and remote diagnostics, the clear line that divided the two sectors is becoming blurred.”
Four: Integrate Systems
Integrated security systems can bring multiple layers of security for greater effectiveness, efficiency and ease of use. This can involve integrating security systems such as video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarm, public address systems, automatic number plate recognition and tracking systems, together with corporate databases and systems, such as HR and facilities management.
Andy Ellis from Johnson Controls says: “Integrated systems are becoming more and more important as smart buildings start to dominate our cities’ skylines. The future of security is knowing who is in your building, where, and when – and having instant access to every piece of data a building holds. This requires the best possible system integration,
bringing together access management and cybersecurity with HVAC, lighting, fire safety and energy management in one central place.”
Jamie Allam, Amthal Fire & Security, adds: “In commercial settings, intelligent buildings and corresponding management systems are quickly evolving to create smart workspaces. These now embrace flexible working and ‘free flow’ spaces to encourage productivity, collaboration and growth in a safe and secure environment.”
Five: Don’t forget the human touch
John Sheeran, Northern Trust Corporation, says: “The days of gates, guards and guns are long gone, replaced with facial recognition, biometrics and other state-of-the-art physical security detection systems; however, what cannot be replaced is the human element. The human will always be required as the start and end user to influence the systems we are using as the security landscape changes on an unprecedented basis.”
Summary
Today’s security professionals need to maintain a clear understanding of the business they are part of and how security and risk management can be of support. The key role of technology, both in terms of business enabler and top
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threat, must be recognised and prioritised in their approach. However, they must never forget that security is all about the people.
Eduardo Jany, Bloomberg Inc., concludes: “Today’s security practitioners must have a solid understanding of their organisation’s needs, their environment and an ability to look at things holistically, to determine what is available, what can be most reasonable and most practical. AI and automation combined with the IoT can mean improved efficiency and savings. The future of security operations, however, will not be one where machines or robots will be in total control. Machines will never deliver empathy or be capable of making decisions with flexibility based on the spirit of the law versus the letter of the law.”
Peter French MBE oversaw this research for SSR® with this group of professionals and thanks all those that shared their visions of the future. Initial results of this research were originally published on IFSEC Global.
Peter French MBE SSR® Personnel
www.ssr-personnel.com
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