Cybersecurity and physical security have become increasingly intertwined
Especially with more smart devices and employees working remotely. What are the top 5 places where they intersect?
SMART HOME DEVICES
People are increasingly buying internet-connected devices for their homes, including smart TVs, speakers, cameras, cars and door locks. With remote working, there is a threat for key employees to be hacked and threatened in their home environment.
SOCIAL MEDIA
While employees may accidentally share sensitive information in social media pictures or posts, many platforms share important details such as geographical location without our knowledge. This creates added physical security risks for employees and companies.
SMART SECURITY SYSTEMS
Many physical security and access control systems, such as CCTV, are connected to the internet. This leaves them vulnerable to hacking and remote control. This cybersecurity breach puts the physical security of assets and employees at risk.
PERSONAL EMPLOYEE DATA
While leaks of companies’ customer data get most attention, hacking of employee and operations data is a physical security risk. Exposed information such as home addresses, salary details and operational sites present a direct risk to employees working from home, and high-value locations left unstaffed.
SECURITY CULTURE AND COMPLIANCE
Physical and cyber security often rely on employee actions, which are driven by an organization’s security culture. Having strong cyber security awareness and culture often goes hand-in-hand with physical security culture, with employees more likely to act in ways that keep assets, processes and people secure.
