Understanding the physical and cyber security connection

Cyber security is a critical consideration for any business navigating our increasingly digital world. However, with more importance being placed on firewalls and phishing scams, it appears we’ve forgotten that bad actors are just as capable of stealing from us in real life.

Facility businesses must prioritise physical security equally alongside cyber security, because the strongest cyber security measures will not protect against a malicious actor stealing storage devices directly from your office environment.

PHYSICAL SECURITY

As the name suggests, physical security refers to the protection of a business’s people, premises and other physical assets