The future of security strategy: Balancing cyber-physical convergence and threat intelligence

The future of security strategy: Balancing cyber-physical convergence and threat intelligence

As technology continues to advance, cyber and physical systems are converging, creating new challenges for those responsible for securing critical data, assets, people, and places. To address this issue, organisations need to build a security and cybersecurity strategy that evaluates investments and implements security policies to protect against cyber-physical threats. However, two of the biggest blockers to achieving this goal are the complexities of cyber-physical convergence and the application of threat intelligence throughout the security organisation. 

Cyber-physical convergence involves the integration of physical systems with digital systems, which increases the attack surface and makes it more difficult to protect against threats. Effectively applying threat intelligence throughout the security organisation requires a comprehensive understanding of the threat landscape and the ability to use that knowledge to make informed decisions about security policies and investments. Addressing these blockers is essential to ensuring the safety and security of critical data, assets, people, and places in today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape.

• What are the key challenges associated with cyber-physical convergence, and how can security leaders effectively address them in their organisations?
• How can organisations build and implement effective threat intelligence programs that leverage advanced technologies and data analytics to stay ahead of emerging threats?
• What are the critical elements of a comprehensive security strategy, and how can leaders prioritise investments to protect critical data, assets, people, and places in the face of evolving cyber threats and physical security risks?