- Genetec Inc. has called on organisations to integrate physical security systems into their wider IT network strategy
- With cyber threats on the rise across the Middle East, Genetec said securing physical security infrastructure must now be considered a central element
- It added that closer collaboration between IT and physical security teams would help ensure consistent standards
Genetec Inc. has called on organisations across the Middle East to integrate physical security systems into their wider IT network strategies, as digital transformation accelerates and cyber threats become increasingly complex.
The company said rapid investment in smart cities, critical infrastructure, transport, energy and large-scale developments across the region is driving a surge in connected technologies.
As a result, systems such as video surveillance and access control are now operating on enterprise networks, making them part of the broader cybersecurity landscape.
According to Genetec, physical security systems are no longer standalone tools but are running alongside core business applications and sensitive data.
Despite this shift, many organisations continue to treat them separately from IT, creating potential blind spots in network visibility and security.
The company warned that improperly secured connected devices – including cameras, sensors and access control systems – can act as entry points for cyber attackers.
Without appropriate safeguards such as network segmentation and consistent oversight, vulnerabilities in these systems could expose wider business operations to risk.
With cyber threats on the rise across the Middle East, Genetec said securing physical security infrastructure must now be considered a central element of enterprise risk management.
“Organisations throughout the region are rapidly modernising their infrastructure and connecting more devices than ever before,” said 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 rigour as any other IT asset. Strong collaboration between IT and physical security teams is essential to reducing risk and strengthening operational resilience.”
Genetec shared the importance of applying established cybersecurity practices – including strong authentication, regular system updates, encryption and proper network segmentation – to physical security systems. It added that closer collaboration between IT and physical security teams would help ensure consistent standards, shared accountability and improved visibility across networks.
