Most NYC businesses think about cybersecurity and physical security as separate concerns — one handled by IT, the other by facilities or building management. But in 2024, that separation is dangerous. Physical security breaches can directly enable cyber attacks, and poorly secured networks can undermine even the best physical security systems.
SolvedIT is unique among NYC IT providers in offering both managed cybersecurity and physical security solutions — including IP camera systems, access control, and integrated security monitoring. Here’s why that integrated approach matters.
Why NYC Businesses Need to Integrate Physical and Cyber Security
Physical Breaches Lead to Cyber Incidents
An attacker who gains physical access to your office can plug a device into your network, steal unencrypted laptops or drives, access unlocked workstations, or plant keyloggers on employee computers. In dense NYC office buildings with shared lobbies and common areas, tailgating into secure spaces is a well-documented attack vector. Physical access controls — key card systems, visitor management, and IP camera monitoring — are a critical layer of your overall security posture.
Your Security Cameras Are Computers
IP-based security cameras and access control systems run on your network. Poorly secured camera systems have been used by attackers to gain a foothold in corporate networks — they’re computers running firmware that needs to be patched, secured with strong credentials, and monitored like any other network device. SolvedIT manages physical security infrastructure with the same rigor we apply to your IT systems.
Access Control and IT Identity Management Should Talk to Each Other
When an employee leaves your company, you revoke their network access, email, and software licenses. But do you also deactivate their building key card? Integrated physical and IT security systems ensure that offboarding is complete — no former employee retains any access to your facilities or systems. SolvedIT helps NYC businesses implement unified access management across both domains.
Compliance Often Requires Both Layers
HIPAA, SOC 2, and financial regulations often include physical security requirements alongside cybersecurity controls. Healthcare practices must restrict physical access to areas where patient data is stored or displayed. Financial firms must demonstrate that server rooms and workstations are physically protected. SolvedIT’s integrated approach helps businesses satisfy both physical and technical compliance requirements in a single, coordinated program.
Incident Response Needs Both Perspectives
When something goes wrong — a theft, a data breach, a suspicious access event — investigating the incident requires correlating physical access logs with network activity logs. Businesses with integrated systems can answer critical questions: Who was physically in the office when the network anomaly occurred? Did the camera footage capture anything? When you have siloed systems, answering these questions is slow, expensive, and often impossible.
The line between physical security and cybersecurity has blurred completely. A camera with a default password is a cyber vulnerability. An unsecured server room is a data breach waiting to happen. NYC businesses need a partner who understands both worlds — and can secure both at once.
SolvedIT is one of the few IT providers in the New York area offering fully integrated physical and cyber security solutions. From IP camera installation and access control systems to managed cybersecurity and 24/7 monitoring, we help NYC businesses build a comprehensive security posture that addresses threats from every angle.
Ready to close the gap between your physical and cyber security programs? Contact SolvedIT today for a free integrated security assessment.
