Your comprehensive guide to cybersecurity in the physical security industry

In this chapter, we’ll show you how to recognize cybercriminal tactics, secure your cloud infrastructure, and address the risks linked to IIoT devices. These three areas are key to building a stronger cybersecurity strategy.

Know your enemy

Cybercriminals know exactly what they’re doing. They're experts at using networked computers to spread malware, disrupt systems, and steal data. The impacts and consequences of these online attacks can have real, and often devastating, effects. Understanding risk. Stay informed to protect your data from attacks.

Fortify your cloud

Cloud solutions offer efficiency but can come with their share of risk. At Genetec™, we focus on security and security-of-security. This helps minimize the risk of new vulnerabilities in your network. A unified security platform from a single vendor also reduces risks by integrating everything into one system. To secure your cloud, make sure to choose the right providers. This way, your data stays protected and compliant with industry standards.

Boost resilience with IIoT

Combining modern practices of cybersecurity and physical security can also strengthen resilience. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices enhance your organization's security. They do this by monitoring activities across varying, distributed spaces. IIoT devices connect, access, and share data from cameras, access control readers, and alarm panels. But these benefits have cybersecurity risks. They can expose your network to cyberattacks. Always ensure you've secured your devices to avoid creating gaps in your security.

A unified security platform from a single vendor reduces risks by integrating everything into one system. These practices will cover all your bases. They will also protect your organization against growing threats.

Are you prioritizing robust privacy and encryption practices? Security doesn't stop at the door, your systems should be secured from end to end. Let's dive in and make sure you're covered.

Verify, verify, verify

Adopting a zero trust approach can better maintain your organization’s privacy. The bottom line: Verify and authenticate every access request. This ensures that only authorized users can enter, protecting your sensitive data.

Migrate to a better solution

Legacy access control systems pose large risks. Transitioning to modern, encrypted solutions isn’t an upgrade; it's a necessity. It's how you'll strengthen your cybersecurity posture.

Securing your physical security systems with cybersecurity practices creates a strong defense. Modern encryption and privacy-by-design are key to data security. They ensure that your most sensitive information stays confidential.

Partner with the right pros

Cybercriminals focus on vulnerable physical security devices, such as cameras and readers. It may seem counterintuitive. These devices should protect you. But cybercriminals can also exploit them to breach networks. To reduce this risk, your physical security pros should work with info security teams. Their specialized skills can help your organization respond to new threats more effectively. It’s a partnership that improves your understanding of cybersecurity risks, and what to do about them.

Respecting people's privacy is key when collecting data. As you modernize your systems, focus on compliance with new rules. Also, maintain trust with your people. In today's regulatory landscape, navigating data protection laws can feel overwhelming. Many regulations, like the GDPR, demand tough data management practices. Sound stressful? Don't worry. Using best practices and the right partners makes all the difference

Interested in more insights? Check out the data protection checklist.

We get it. Securing your organization’s cybersecurity can prove challenging. Sure, advanced technologies like high-resolution cameras and AI can monitor activities and guide responses. But how do you protect data and privacy while modernizing?

Verify with confidence

Authentication verifies identities and ensures secure access to sensitive systems. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) adds an extra layer of protection. It requires two forms of verification, like a password and a code sent to your phone. This makes it harder for attackers to access your account, even if they have your password.

Secure your security

Protecting your organization means ensuring that you're prepared to face evolving security threats. Secure access control systems allow you to reduce risks, and transitioning from legacy systems to modern solutions remains critical. At Genetec, we build cyber-resilient software solutions with security and data protection in mind. Our Trust Center is your resource for learning how to harden your infrastructure against cyberattacks.

Control who has access

Authorization is vital for managing access, be it on-premises or cloud-based. Understanding how it works within your system enables more robust protection.  If you can control who views and modifies your data, you enhance your security posture. In short, only authorized users can view or manage sensitive information.  

Now, you know how to verify identities, secure your systems, and control access. By applying these strategies, you’ll stay ahead of threats and keep your data protected.

This chapter walks you through how AI, the right video management system (VMS), and hybrid-cloud solutions revolutionize your security. Discover how each of these tools enhances your ability to detect, respond to, and mitigate evolving threats.

Mitigate risks with AI

Is your organization using AI to improve its security? AI isn't just a trendy term—it's transforming the landscape of threat detection and response. AI enables real-time risk mitigation. Think of it as processing and analyzing vast amounts of data at unprecedented speeds. This keeps your organization a step ahead of cyber threats.

Choose the VMS that’s right for you

Choosing between a traditional VMS and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS)? Knowing the benefits of each can boost your surveillance. The right choice can elevate how you monitor and respond to security events. Enjoy security systems that are more efficient and effective against threat actors.

Embrace the cloud

Transitioning to hybrid-cloud solutions can further cement your defenses. Hybrid-cloud combines the best of on-premises and cloud solutions. It offers unmatched scalability, flexibility, and security. This modern approach protects your data. It also lets your security systems adapt to new threats.

AI, video management tools, and hybrid-cloud integration form a strong defense against cyber threats. This keeps your organization secure and adaptable in a fast-changing digital world.