Editor Introduction
By linking human resource (HR) systems to physical security, access control systems can automatically update permissions based on employee changes, such as promotions, terminations, or department transfers. In fact, connecting HR and information technology (IT) systems to physical security can provide many significant benefits in terms of access control, incident response, compliance, cost savings, and employee experience. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable:
How can organizations integrate physical security with other systems, such as IT and HR?
Integrating physical security with IT and HR systems enhances operational efficiency and strengthens security measures through streamlined processes and enhanced identity validation. For instance, consolidating the onboarding process for new employees simplifies access provisioning across cyber and physical assets in a single step, eliminating the need for separate entries into IT directory services, ERP systems, and access control permissions. Similarly, when employees depart, deprovisioning becomes straightforward and thorough. Leveraging physical security technologies like video analytics and facial recognition aids in identity verification during badge-ins, ensuring alignment between the employee’s identity and access permissions. Integrating physical security and HR/IT systems also enables a unified view of all available data – when and where access was attempted, past incidents, employee history, current permissions, etc. – enabling comprehensive and rapid threat assessment and response.
Editor Summary
By connecting and integrating various systems, including IT and HR, organizations can enhance their overall security posture and protect their valuable assets. When it comes to combining security with other systems within an enterprise, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts.
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