Why CIOs Are Paying Closer Attention to Physical Security
TechRadar Pro, Monday, September 14th, 2026
Cloud-connected physical security systems are moving onto the CIO's agenda alongside cyber security.
Physical security, once owned by facilities teams, now runs on cloud platforms, connects to enterprise networks and generates operational data, putting it squarely on the CIO's agenda.
Physical and cyber risk have become inseparable: a compromised badge or unsecured entrance can become a network breach, while cyber attacks can disable surveillance and access control.
Legacy on-premise video management systems carry high total cost of ownership through dedicated servers, upgrades and multi-vendor complexity, making cloud-based platforms a logical extension of existing cloud migration programs.
Author Mark Coates argues the data these modern systems produce delivers value well beyond defense.