Due to the evolving nature of threats, both physical and digital, traditional security measures are no longer enough to properly protect an organization’s people, assets, operations, or reputation. Security teams that are most adept at adapting to today’s geopolitical threat landscape via the use of integrated, scalable solutions will find the most success.
Security teams are often challenged by lack of bandwidth, time, and resources. With massive amounts of data to monitor in order to identify emerging threats, analysts need support. This is when a third party partner becomes invaluable. The right partner will offer innovative security software solutions designed to enhance security measures and enable organizations to tackle these challenges effectively. Seerist, a leader in risk intelligence and risk management, is doing exactly this.
Traditional Landscape of Physical Security
To further illustrate why traditional means are no longer sufficient, let’s consider what the traditional methods typically are:
- Manned security (guards and patrols)
- Status surveillance systems (CCTV cameras and alarm systems)
- Access control measures (key cards, biometric scanners, etc.)
These methods have many shortcomings, including human error, which may include missed observations, fatigue, incorrect data inputs, delayed incident response times due to lack of real-time insights, high costs associated with personnel and equipment maintenance, and the inability to predict or adapt to dynamic threats effectively and quickly. These are significant issues, and all of them can be mitigated by using advanced software solutions that pave the way for a smarter and more efficient, and effective, risk management approach.
How Augmented Analytics Software Helps
When innovative software is leveraged by security teams, an organization’s physical security is immediately enhanced. For example, augmented analytics with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), as delivered by Seerist, can analyze millions of data points from diverse sources.
Not only that, but the technologies can detect patterns of unusual behavior or anomalies in the data and can alert a security team in order to amplify an organization’s situational awareness. Technology makes it possible for security teams to stay informed on disruptions and incidents worldwide via updates and situational data. With Seerist, they also get expert insights by on-the-ground analysts who are informed and knowledgeable about local events.
For example, if unrest near sensitive facilities is detected, Seerist will alert relevant users to this information in real-time, helping security teams to redirect employees or operations to keep people and assets out of harm’s way faster than they could using manual threat detection. This is a prime example of how cyber threat intelligence can be used alongside physical security measures to create a more comprehensive security strategy.
Leveraging Software for a Proactive Security Posture
Having real-time information helps organizations address current threats, but when used in conjunction with historical and global patterns, it can also help teams to develop proactive strategies that help organizations to pivot around disruptions before they can impact the business. Seerist delivers foresight, insight, and historical context to mitigate potential risks.
For example, the Seerist platform is able to identify increased social media activity around planned protests near headquarters. Having a heads up on these potential incidents is incredibly effective in circumventing problems as organizations can use these insights to deploy and redirect resources effectively, such as adjusting staffing levels or setting up additional physical barriers. Not only does this reduce the likelihood of incidents escalating into crises, but it also optimizes resource allocation and can help organizations save money.
Seerist delivers this invaluable threat intelligence in many ways, including alerts, heat maps, and interactive charts to identify threat actors and quickly disseminate this information to decision-makers.
Technology at Work
Risk management technology is the best way for security teams to achieve successful threat management work, as teams need the support to accomplish tasks faster and more effectively than they could do manually. Technology is capable of predicting risks from a potential protest outside of a corporate facility. With the ability to scan for keywords and geo-specific terms, technology is able to keep tabs on activities around the globe, including conversations happening on social media channels, chatrooms, and the dark web.
When security teams are alerted to these conversations, they can proactively avoid property damage and dangerous events, and redirect employees before any issues occur. This is the most effective way to ensure the safety of people, assets, and operations because the best risk management is when you circumvent any problems and avoid disruption completely.
Innovations Drive Successful Physical Security Operations
Even the most experienced security team can accomplish only so much without the support of innovative technology solutions. Humans simply can’t keep up with the vast amount of information being created and shared across the internet. But technologies such as AI, ML, and NLP can. They can deliver real-time data and alerts, plus predictive capabilities. This is what helps a security team to receive critical information before unknown or evolving threats become irreversible.
Advanced software solutions, such as the ones delivered by Seerist, empower teams to succeed despite the complex threat environment we live in today. If your team needs some extra support, informed expert insight, and assistance in achieving successful proactive risk management, it’s time to reach out to Seerist to start discussing how you can begin strengthening your security posture today.
With unified threat management, organizations can consolidate multiple security functions into a single, streamlined solution, ensuring they are equipped to detect threats across the entire threat landscape. From cyber threat management to physical security, having an integrated approach allows security leaders to effectively manage security incidents and mitigate potential threats before they escalate into advanced persistent threats. Schedule a demo today.
