Closing Security Gaps Through Digital and Physical Emergency Alert System Integration
The rising complexity of security threats has made integrating digital and physical security systems a top priority for many organizations. As risks to both physical and cybersecurity continue to grow, companies are increasingly turning to connected solutions, such as emergency alert systems, to streamline responses and strengthen protection measures. Studies show that nearly 70% of organizations are now exploring combining IT and physical security to improve protection and enable faster response times.
How can organizations close the digital and physical security gap to build unified, effective security frameworks?
In this episode of Pro AV Today, host Ben Thomas sits down with Chris Utah, COO and co-founder of Regroup Mass Notification, to discuss the evolution of integrated security solutions. Chris shares his expertise on connecting digital and physical security through tools like mass notification systems, which serve sectors from education to healthcare, and the importance of fostering collaboration across IT, HR, and operations to meet modern security needs.
Key Topics:
- New Security Collaboration Needs: The growing trend of aligning IT, security, HR, and operations to tackle emerging security demands.
- Emergency Alert Systems Integration: Leveraging interconnected alert systems for faster, automated responses during critical incidents.
- Balancing Integration with Risk Management: Insights on managing the vulnerabilities of interconnected systems while capitalizing on real-time data exchange.
- Industry-Specific Use Cases: How corporate, healthcare, and education sectors adopt integrated security for business-critical and safety purposes.
