The Overlooked Risks of Physical Security

While most discussions around bank security focus on cybersecurity, physical security is often underestimated. In my experience consulting for various banks, I’ve seen that lax physical measures can be just as detrimental. For instance, in one case, a failure to secure the back entrance led to a significant data breach that could have been avoided with proper access controls. What are some of your thoughts or experiences regarding the importance of combined security measures?

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