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Security with wider security platforms. The goal is a 360 view of control access, where we have a full understanding of it, who is on site, why, and whether that activity aligns with anticipated patterns.
The CNI community and security suppliers are also on the front foot in addressing the growing airspace gap. Counter-UAS( unmanned aerial systems) capabilities, including drone detection and mitigation, are becoming essential to CNI security.
Equally important is the digital layer, with continuous monitoring of IT and OT environments providing visibility into network activity, system performance, and potential compromise. In sectors such as energy, transport and data centres, where operational systems are increasingly connected, this visibility is essential to maintaining both security and resilience.
This enables organisations to achieve real-time situational awareness, where data from multiple sources is collected and analysed to provide a comprehensive view of risk. An access control event can be linked to network activity, and drone detection can
trigger automated responses across physical and digital systems- and ultimately, patterns can be identified.
This approach is increasingly aligned with the direction of policy and regulation across governments and international bodies. This includes NATO and the EU, which are placing greater emphasis on the protection of CNI, given the economic and political importance of such assets.
Perimeter defence alone is no longer sufficient, nor is a purely cyber-focused strategy. Instead, organisations will continue to adopt a layered approach that recognises the interconnected nature of modern, hybrid threats, and infrastructure. ■
Richard Hilson www. parkingfacilities. co. uk
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