A third of security pros say access controllers lack cybersecurity features

A Mercury Security (HID brand) report surveying 561 security professionals found 32% say their access controllers lack cybersecurity features, up from 21% in the previous study. 85% consider controllers important or critical to physical access strategy, and 74% say coordinating cybersecurity with IT has grown more complicated over three years.

• 32% of respondents say their access controllers lack cybersecurity features
• 85% consider controllers important or critical to physical access strategy
• 74% say cybersecurity and IT coordination grew more complicated over 3 years
• 56% say cloud connectivity influences controller purchasing decisions