The security industry is as much affected by trends as any other. The Internet of Things, cybersecurity and mobility have all become as fundamental to business development today in the physical security industry as they are to the industries we serve. As providers develop and evolve their products and services, we are incorporating these new factors – both into our own offerings, and as influences in assessing the threats we are helping our customers protect against.

Cybersecurity is the new security frontier. As more and more of our daily business operations rely on networked technology, hacking has become a growing threat. Data theft, corruption, corporate espionage, and ransomware can all have a devastating impact on your organization. Being adequately prepared to deal with a cyber threat can make or break your business’ ability to handle attacks. Many businesses who deploy strong cyber protections are still leaving themselves vulnerable in another way—physically.

Mobile technology has revolutionized how business is conducted in every industry. The ability to perform tasks on the go and have access to business data and communications outside of the office has opened up avenues of operation to businesses to increase productivity and profitability. Mobile technology enables a more efficient business day by streamlining and automating a variety of processes that were previously done manually.

Casinos and gaming facilities have some of the strictest security of any type of organization. This must further conform to rigid compliance regulations to ensure that operations are valid and both patrons and employees are protected. Among these, the procedures for collecting money and chips from drop boxes have some of the most stringent rules covering virtually every step in their processing, to help ensure that theft and fraud do not occur.

Casinos and other gaming facilities must consider a great number of security concerns to function properly. They must contend with large crowds, deal with massive sums of cash, comply with strict regulations, and protect all of their extensive physical property and assets. Significant resources are utilized within gaming facilities to ensure that the building, employees, visitors, and assets are protected and secured. To reduce casino liability and create an effective security management program, one of the most important components is key control.