GUEST OPINION by George Moawad, Country Manager – ANZ, Genetec: As the world has become increasingly interconnected through the move to cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, cyber-crime has risen steadily, along with tools to combat it. However, geopolitical tensions between countries have the potential to rapidly unleash devastating cyberattacks worldwide, escalating the need to be cyber aware.
As conflicts continue and geopolitical tensions rise, public and private sector organisations must be extra vigilant and on heightened alert for malicious cyber activity targeting their networks. Borders do not exist in cyberspace and once malware is deployed it can infect vulnerable systems worldwide.
It may seem ironic that a physical security solution designed to protect people and property can provide an entry point for cybercriminals. But because these systems – video surveillance, access control, alarms, communications, and more – are increasingly connected to a range of IoT devices, networks and IT infrastructure, they can be quite vulnerable.
While security teams are regularly on the alert to ward off attacks designed to remotely stop the video feed from…
