• The concept of convergence involves the marrying of the physical and digital access controls.
• Policy management and enforcement is central to the success of the endeavor.
• Most large organizations have separate physical security and information security departments and functions.
• IT and facilities departments generally don't communicate or cooperate

Convergence Example

• New government needs (since 9/11) are forcing new product innovations in this arena.
• For example, Vistascape was created by former executives from Internet Security Systems www.vistascape.com
• Physical security concerns also cover bioterrorism, hazmat controls and terrorism.