The convergence between information technology (IT) and physical security began years ago. It started with a shift from analog to internet protocol (IP) followed by the adoption of cloud-based physical security applications. As technology has changed, so has the relationship between IT and physical security.

Today, Human Resource Directors, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), and Chief Security Officers (CSOs) are looking for ways to bridge these skills and teams. They’re aware that physical and information security risks need to be understood and treated as interrelated business risks. They also know that data is gold. But siloed responsibilities and unique department cultures make this a difficult task.

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