There is a lot written these days about cybersecurity and the Internet of Things (IoT) regarding their impact on security integrators. I put the situation into the context of digital risk — our societal movement into the age of ones and zeros — which has redefined the concept of both business and personal security.

Companies are racing to implement phone-based credentials to increase security and user convenience. In general, that’s a good thing. However, if you’re thinking they’ll finally solve all of your identity security and credential management issues, think again.  

In 2020, COVID shutdowns accelerated use cases for drones, and with more drones in the skies comes more exposed vulnerabilities. The airspace security market, two years ago, was in its infancy. Today, airspace security datasets show more than a 100 percent increase in unauthorized drone activity since the start of the COVID-19 shutdowns beginning in March.

As businesses continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, providing employees and visitors with healthy, safe and flexible building environments is crucial to creating long-term resiliency.

In a world that has shifted to a remote workforce with less ability to provide on the ground support, how can companies adapt to serve high-security customers like casinos, jails and government buildings, while providing top-tier products and service in a remote capacity?