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GENETEC EMEA SHARES NEW RESEARCH INTO THE STATE OF PHYSICAL SECURITY 2021
Insights from over 1,500 physical security leaders highlight cybersecurity as a strategic priority and accelerating adoption of cloud infrastructure for physical security .
enetec , a leading
G technology provider of unified security , public safety , operations and business intelligence solutions , has shared the results of its Physical Security in EMEA 2021 report , based on insights from over 1,500 physical security professionals . The report takes a closer look at how physical security teams across Europe , Middle East and Africa ( EMEA ) are leveraging technology to manage both short-term needs and long-term
Cybercrime is primed to reach record heights in 2021 , with the rise of work-from-home and the growing adoption of IoT .
Last year we saw a seismic shift in the way companies approach security .
priorities . The findings offer useful insights for those responsible for developing their organisation ’ s own infrastructure and security strategies .
2020 has refocused priorities
The realities of COVID-19 and the subsequent shift to work at home , has emphasised the value of technology that can provide greater insight and control . As a result , video analytics , access control and identity management were all identified as strategic technologies for 2021 .
“ Last year we saw a seismic shift in the way companies approach security . The access control boom within facilities , showed that the physical security industry is capable of streamlining innovative solutions – particularly when there ’ s a demand for enhanced safety . As we enter a new chapter , the industry must continue to adapt to changing requirements and invest in the latest enabling solutions to help make our workplaces safer , healthier and more secure ,” said Cyrille Becker , Managing Director of Europe at Genetec .
Cybersecurity is a strategic priority for 2021 and beyond
Cybercrime is primed to reach record heights in 2021 , with the rise of workfrom-home and the growing adoption of IoT . Against this backdrop , 67 % of respondents are planning to prioritise the improvement of their cybersecurity strategy in 2021 .
“ The rise of cybercrime has highlighted cyber and physical security measures can no longer be treated as separate conversations . Physical security professionals must partner with their counterparts in IT to understand the true limits of the security perimeter and mitigate against risk . This requires solidifying a resilient cyberphysical security framework , to ensure trusted devices are integrated in the network
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