Genetec Warns of Rising AI-Driven Cyber Risks in Physical Security Systems

Event summary

  • Genetec urges stronger identity and credential governance for physical security systems due to AI-driven cyber threats.
  • 58.7% of organizations reported an increase in phishing and smishing attacks, per Genetec's research.
  • 41% of organizations saw a rise in overall physical or cyber incidents, with social engineering as a leading attack vector.
  • Genetec recommends eliminating default and shared credentials, enforcing strong authentication, and adopting MFA.
  • The company advocates for closer alignment between IT and physical security teams to improve security standards.

The big picture

Genetec's warning highlights the growing intersection of AI and cybersecurity in physical security systems. As AI accelerates the scale and sophistication of cyber threats, organizations must move beyond basic cyber hygiene to actively govern access and identity across their systems. This shift underscores the need for integrated security strategies that align IT and physical security teams to enhance operational resilience and mitigate evolving risks.

What we're watching

Credential Management
How organizations will adapt to AI-driven credential-based attacks by strengthening identity and credential controls.
Cross-Functional Alignment
Whether closer collaboration between IT and physical security teams will become standard practice to mitigate cyber risks.
Governance Standards
The pace at which organizations will adopt governance-first management for physical security systems.

Related topics

Cybersecurity