Information Technology and Physical Security used to be very separate and far apart worlds!  That is no longer the case.  The CIO or IT Manager and the Chief Security Officer now must work together with this new and exciting technology.

Since 9/11 we as a nation have realized that security is critical for our longevity as a nation.  We realize that threats exist from outside our borders in the form of international threats but also domestically.  Examples: Columbine, Oklahoma to name a few.

Today, virtually all organizations with physical and information protect these assets in a variety of ways. There are alarm systems to protect facilities and their contents from unlawful entry. There are firewalls to stop intrusion from the internet into company networks. Corporate assets may also be safeguarded by the use of employee ID badges, software application passwords, and a growing number of technologies, from magnetic cards and readers to biometric finger scans. The scope of security systems spans physical access, logical access, video surveillance and storage, identity management, and more.

The collaborative nature of Physical Security and Information Technology is here to stay and here is why:

Lower installation costs: These systems cost about 30% less to install.

Lower equipment costs: These systems cost about 30% less than conventional products

Lower Cost of Ownership: With IT managing your security technology you can better leverage you investment in manpower and technology.  A single credential can be used to manage IT access as well as Physical Access.

The convergence of physical and IT security is already happening. According to a November 2006 a Lehman Brothers report states that “growth will come in systems that identify and authenticate a potential ‘entrant’, and then tie those credentials into the company’s IT infrastructure.”

The road to convergence requires the proper skills.  Security dealers must have IT as well as security skills.  Electronic Security Technicians must not only understand security but also the Internet (IP). 

Why REBOOT Technologies?

As New York’s leading electronic security systems integrator, REBOOT Technologies offers superior capabilities and provides customized comprehensive solutions for single-site and multi-location clients across America.

From initial concept and planning to installation and implementation as well as post-sales support, our exceptional team stands behind you and your business ready to assist your team day and night.

In this ever-converging world of security and IT, REBOOT Technologies offers multiple service lines to provide total protection & communications solutions.

 

ü	Access control - including proximity, smart card, and biometrics
ü	Intrusion detection
ü	Digital Video Surveillance Systems
ü	Intelligent Video Systems
ü	Integrated Security Solutions

Call us today to learn how we can make this technology work for you!