Cybersecurity attacks have been a concern for years now, and business owners continue to struggle when it comes to defending against these attacks. Furthermore, it now takes 315 days to detect and contain an attack, according to IBM’s 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report. One reason for this is security automation. This automation cannot detect a novel attack.
Cybercriminals know what measures companies take to protect against these attacks. They analyze these measures and find any weaknesses to exploit. Fortunately, there are ways to secure IP-based physical security tools. It falls on the company to ensure the tools, and they will find they have several ways of doing so today. Genetec can help in securing these tools.
Access Control and Video Security
Every business needs to safeguard its security data from physical and digital standpoints. Neglecting to do so in either area puts the company more at risk of a cybersecurity attack. Cybersecurity software helps to protect resources based in the cloud. In addition, this software works to prevent unauthorized parties from accessing either remote operation features or valuable security information.
Cybercriminals recognize this and use the spaces where business owners hold their security servers to gain this access. They do so with the help of stolen credentials. When the criminal pilfers these access credentials, they have the ability to move throughout the building, accessing sensitive assets without interference while doing so. How can the business safeguard these credentials to prevent this from happening?
Identity verification at the entrance to the building is imperative to halt these criminals in their tracks. When a person’s identity must be verified as they enter the building, it’s harder for them to reach areas housing sensitive data.
Why Integrate These Access Control Systems?
A company needs to incorporate video surveillance and IP-based access control systems into the overall security plan. These systems ensure any person entering the area is a credential holder who has undergone identity management.
With the use of these systems, business owners find the identity verification process is simplified for both the security team and the system administrators. The team and administrators no longer need to collect information from two distinct sources and correlate time stamps.
The integration of these tools allows them to view all security data in a central location. This simplifies the identity verification process and makes it more user-friendly. Integrating the access control systems involves connecting the access reader and security camera.
Another option is to invest in a solution that brings both surveillance and access control into one device. A video intercom reader functions as any intercom does. However, it contains an HD video camera and an access control reader. By streamlining the integration, the business owner finds facial recognition protects their IP-based physical security tools. Using identity verification with facial recognition software automates the process.
Coordination of the Cyber and Physical Security Teams
Physical security tools must be protected from a cyber and physical standpoint. A failure to address either part can lead to problems in the future. The security staff, including both cyber and physical security teams, might find it difficult to know which security incidents they are responsible for addressing and which should be left to another party.
Coordinating the physical and cyber security teams eliminates any confusion and ensures every incident is addressed in a timely manner. The cyber team focuses on protecting any cloud-based security resources with the help of cybersecurity software. The physical security team gains a better understanding of cybersecurity practices when they assist with this task. What benefits come with coordinating these teams?
Artificial intelligence can be integrated with physical security tools to oversee security data and identify anomalies. If the system picks up on a possible security threat, it sends a mobile notification to the team so action can be taken promptly.
Workflow automation also allows action to be taken rapidly when there is an incident on the property. With this automation, security teams will see a detailed workflow that outlines the incident response procedures established by the company. In addition, workflow automation assigns each task to a member of the physical security team. When tasks are manually assigned, response times are slower, which can be critical if there is a security breach.
When a company chooses to merge its physical security and cyber workload, that action reduces the burden on teams. This may allow the company to downsize its security staff and use those funds for boosting security or other things that will help the organization move forward.
Implementing Zero-Trust Policies
Zero trust, a cybersecurity policy, is designed to protect companies from security breaches that happen within the organization. Every person using the system receives a unique set of permissions that allows them to access only the data required to complete their daily tasks. When a device is breached or someone attempts to steal sensitive company information, they will be unable to access most data. The data they will receive is limited. The same policy can be applied to physical security hardware belonging to the company.
Although a person may be permitted to enter the building, that doesn’t mean they should have access to a company’s most valuable assets. Preventing an internal security breach requires the company to protect all areas containing sensitive assets by using physical security measures. This may include surveillance and smart door locks, among other things.
Leveraging security data
Reporting and analytics are helpful in leveraging integrated security data to uncover any vulnerabilities in the system. When a company implements a fully integrated system, the security data becomes accessible in a central location. This simplifies the process of analyzing and leveraging the data. The company can easily identify any gaps in the strategy and make the necessary changes to minimize risks.
Protecting IP-based security data remains essential both from a cyber and physical standpoint. Any company looking into implementing this type of security in its building must merge its cyber and physical security teams. In addition, the company needs to apply zero trust policies and protect those areas of the building housing the company’s most valuable assets and security data. Only then will the risk of cyberattacks decrease.
