Security technology convergence, which refers to the incorporation of computing, networking, and communications technologies into electronic physical security systems, was first introduced in the 1970s with the advent of computer-based access control and alarm systems. As the pace of information technology (IT) advances continued to accelerate, the physical security industry continued to lag behind IT advances by at least two to three years. Security Technology Convergence Insights explores this sometimes problematic convergence of physical security technology and information technology and its impact on security departments, IT departments, vendors, and management.
- Includes material culled directly from author's column in Security Technology Executive
- Easy-to-read question and answer format
- Includes real-world examples to enhance key lessons learned
Chapter 1: What Is Security Convergence?
Chapter 2: Convergence Trends
Chapter 3: Physical Security and IT Collaboration
Chapter 4: Education and Training
Chapter 5: Security Planning
Chapter 6: Convergent Impacts on Security Design
Chapter 7: Standards and Convergence
Chapter 8: Convergence Initiatives
Chapter 9: Managing Networked Technology Deployments
An easy-to-read primer on the hard-won lessons of convergence during the most significant technical advances in the industry
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