Genetec is urging organisations across the Middle East to integrate physical security systems into their broader IT network strategies as digital transformation accelerates, and cyber threats grow more sophisticated.
Across the Middle East, governments and enterprises are investing heavily in smart cities, critical infrastructure, transportation, energy, and large-scale developments. As these environments become increasingly connected and data driven, video surveillance and access control systems now operate on enterprise networks and must be secured accordingly.
Today, physical security systems run alongside core business applications and data, making them part of the overall IT attack surface. Despite this shift, many organisations still treat physical security as separate from IT, creating blind spots in network visibility and cybersecurity.
When connected devices are not properly secured, they can become entry points for attackers. Without proper network segmentation and consistent oversight, vulnerabilities in cameras, sensors, and access control systems can expose broader business systems to risk.
With organisations across the Middle East facing a rising volume of cyber threats, securing physical security systems is now a core component of enterprise risk management.
“Organisations throughout the region are rapidly modernising their infrastructure and connecting more devices than ever before,” Hassan Makki, Area Sales Director at Genetec. “Physical security systems are now fully integrated into enterprise networks, which means they must be managed with the same cybersecurity rigor as any other IT asset. Strong collaboration between IT and physical security teams is essential to reducing risk and strengthening operational resilience.”
Applying core cybersecurity best practices such as strong authentication, regular updates, encryption, and proper network segmentation can significantly reduce exposure. Close collaboration between IT and physical security teams ensures shared visibility, accountability, and consistent cybersecurity standards.
As the line between physical security and cybersecurity continues to blur, integrating physical security into IT strategy will be critical to building secure, resilient, and future ready enterprises across the Middle East.
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