Who is responsible for protecting physical security systems from cyber-attacks?
It’s a question that continues to engage debate, as the majority of new physical security devices being installed are now connected to a network. While this offers myriad benefits, it also begs the question: Who is responsible for their cyber security? James Willison explores the various opinions in the sector following the results of a recent poll on the subject.
In recent years it has become more obvious that physical security systems are dependent on IT and vulnerable to cyber-attacks.
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