Securing critical national infrastructure sites: The road to digitalisation

Episode 17 of the Security in Focus podcast explores the challenging environment of securing critical national infrastructure (CNI), and the major trends ahead for the sector.

Our two guest experts explain the challenges CNI environments face today, and predict what’s ahead. We hear more about key developments in highly secure environments, with a particular focus on digitalisation and its impact on security professionals and the technology they are working with.

As this drive to a more digitised and connected security ecosystem develops, just what are the key requirements and obstacles security teams must consider? How do devices such as digital locks enable greater efficiencies and more secure sites? And how does a CNI operation achieve true integration and embrace convergence of technology?

All this, and more, is covered by Stephen Horner, a Security Advisor for Northern Gas Network, and Steve Wintle, Head of Critical Infrastructure at Abloy UK. Having worked on a range of projects across all areas of CNI, both provide fascinating insight into one of the most security conscious environments there is.

Links to talking points:

• Whitepaper: Return on Investment of Digital Access Management Solutions for Critical Infrastructure Protection
• More from IFSEC insider on security critical national infrastructure
• Batteries in keyless solutions – Threat or opportunity in critical infrastructure protection?
• More about the ALCEA and ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions merger
• News: UK expertise in security critical national infrastructure outlined in UK Defence Brochure
• Checklist for companies: Aspects to consider before moving to a digital access solution

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