Agile security and anticipating the unknown: how good is the technology and what are its limits?

Much security is procedurally driven. This type of approach can often be optimised using automation, e.g. at 9:00 the front door is unlocked; in the event of fire, all doors are unlocked. By building on simple basic premises, it is becoming possible to create complex policies that address situations which, up until now, are often left to frontline workers. For example, the detection of a group gathering by the perimeter, can result in the relevant emergency services being alerted. Staff can b...