Security Technology Convergence Insights

Chapter 1: What Is Security Convergence?

• Abstract
• Two Types of Convergence
• Security Convergence Collaboration
• The Introduction of the Term “Convergence”
• Four Categories of Convergence
• Mastering Convergence
• Integration of Physical Security and Logical Security
• Why Convergence Didn’t Really Disappear

Chapter 2: Convergence Trends

• Abstract
• Acknowledgments
• The Value of Technology
• The Security Industry World Has Changed
• Convergence in Design: Virtual Construction

Chapter 3: Physical Security and Information Technology Collaboration

• Abstract
• Collaboration between Physical Security and Information Technology
• How IT Can Help with Physical Security System Planning
• The Scope of Security Systems Integration
• Convergence Roles and Responsibilities
• Service-Level Agreements
• Security Video Requires Convergence Collaboration
• Data Security for Corporate Security Departments
• Financial Impact of Cyber Risk
• Protecting Information in Human Memory
• Network Protection for Security Systems
• Physical Security for Computing Systems
• Let IT Be Your Force Multiplier
• Security Patrols for Desktop Security
• Results

Chapter 4: Education Training

• Abstract
• Return on Investment for Convergence Education and Training
• Certifications Relevant to Convergence
• Knowledge Gap: Customers and Security Integrators
• Learning About Internet Protocol-Based Systems
• Maximizing Your Progress in the New Year

Chapter 5: Security Planning

• Abstract
• Convergence Initiatives: Timing Can Be Critical
• Convergence and Layers of Security
• Levels of Security
• Why Do I Need a Technology Roadmap?

Chapter 6: Convergent Impacts on Security Design

• Abstract
• Power Over Ethernet
• Physical Security Information Management and DATA: What's the Difference?
• Impact: The Pace of Technology Development
• Technology Blinders
• Addressing Risks in Real Time
• Who Specified This?
• The Deadlocking Plunger Weakness
• Smart Projects
• Smart Perimeter Detection Projects
• Backup Power for Video Systems
• UPS Integration for Video

Chapter 7: Standards Convergence

• Abstract
• Standards Can Provide Significant Benefits
• Lessons Learned: Physical Security and IT Collaboration
• Single Logical/Physical Access Card Standards
• Where Do Standards Lead?
• Strategic Match-Up

Chapter 8: Convergence Initiatives

• Abstract
• Benefits of Access Card Convergence
• Security Cameras for Business Operations Use
• Sharing Security Technology with Business Units
• Automated Workforce Management
• Wireless Analog Opens Vulnerability

Chapter 9: Managing Networked Technology Deployments

• Abstract
• Responsible Disclosure and Physical Security Risk
• Facing Up to Lock-and-Key Denial
• Prank—Or Bigger Threat?
• Wheels or Electrons?
• A Passion for Simple Network Management
• Log Me In, Scotty!
• Costly Cable Kinks
• Tech Projects Undermined By Poor Training and Documentation
• Read the Release Notes!
• Detecting the Gradual Loss of Video Network Capacity
• Ongoing Maintenance for Outdoor Security Cameras
• The Facility Code Access Control Vulnerability
• Caught on Video: Trees Stealing Video Disk Storage