Physical & Digital Security Systems
Your Building and Your Network Are
One Attack Surface, Treat Them That Way
An unlocked server room undermines every cybersecurity control you have. An unmanaged IP camera on your main network is an open port. Most businesses manage physical and digital security separately, and that gap is exactly where incidents happen. Cobham Tech designs and manages both layers together so threats that cross boundaries get caught.
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Physical and Network Security, Unified Under One Provider
Physical and digital threats are increasingly interconnected. A compromised badge reader or an open CCTV system on your network creates the same exposure as an unpatched server. We design and manage both layers together, aligned with ISO/IEC 27002 physical security controls and network access control principles rather than treating cameras and badge readers as a purchase separate from the network they sit on.
IP Surveillance Camera Installation
High-definition IP camera systems installed and configured for your facility, interior, exterior, and parking, with remote viewing access and recorded footage retention.
Remote Monitoring & Alerts
Motion-triggered alerts and remote access to live and recorded footage from any device. Know what is happening at your facility whether you are on-site or not.
Access Control Systems
Key fob, card, PIN, and biometric access control for offices, server rooms, and restricted areas, with audit logs of who accessed what and when.
Network Access Control (NAC)
Policy enforcement on who and what connects to your network, segmenting guest traffic, blocking unauthorized devices, and enforcing compliance before granting access.
Alarm System Integration & Management
Integration of alarm systems with your surveillance and access control infrastructure, creating a unified security posture managed through a single platform.
Physical Security Assessment
A walk-through assessment of your facility against ISO/IEC 27002 physical security controls, identifying unsecured server rooms, camera blind spots, weak access points, and unmonitored entry before they are exploited.
What Changes When Physical and Network Security Are Unified
Every Entry Point Covered
Physical and network threats are managed together, so a breach through a door, a device, or a network port is caught by the same integrated system.
Remote Visibility at All Times
Live access to footage, access logs, and alerts from any device means you are never operating blind, whether you are in the office or across the country.
Deterrence Built In
Visible cameras, access control checkpoints, and active monitoring deter opportunistic threats before they become incidents.
Physical + Digital
The Entry Point Attackers Use Is Often the One Nobody Manages
Badge systems, cameras, server room access, and network infrastructure are typically managed by different vendors with no shared visibility. A door left propped open and an unlocked switch port are the same class of failure, an unmonitored entry point.
Cobham Tech manages physical and digital security as one system. Access events, camera coverage, and network access controls are reviewed together. Gaps that appear normal in isolation become visible when the full picture is connected.
A medical practice makes the pattern concrete. The network closet holding patient record servers and the front desk badge reader are usually managed by two vendors who never compare notes, even though HIPAA treats them as the same control. An unlocked records room is a compliance finding waiting to happen, not just an inconvenience.
What We Install
Business-Class Hardware With Configuration That Matches Your Risk
IP camera systems with sufficient resolution for license plate and facial identification at your entry points. Retention periods matched to your insurance and compliance requirements. Alerts routed to the right people without requiring someone to watch a screen.
Door access systems with audit logs, time-restricted credentials, and remote revocation. When an employee leaves, their access is removed the same day, not when someone remembers to update a spreadsheet.
Common Questions About Physical and Network Security
Do we need both physical and digital security, or can we handle them separately?
Separately managed physical and network security creates gaps. A compromised badge reader or an unsecured IP camera connected to your main network is a network vulnerability, not just a physical one. Managing both together means threats that cross boundaries are caught, not missed because two separate teams never talked to each other.
What camera systems do you install and support?
We install business-class IP camera systems from Ubiquiti, Axis, and similar manufacturers, not consumer hardware. Systems include cloud or on-premise recording, remote viewing access, motion alerts, and retention management. We also support and maintain existing camera infrastructure from most major vendors.
Can access control be tied to our HR system for employee onboarding and offboarding?
Yes. Modern access control systems support API integration with HR and identity management platforms. This means access provisioning and revocation can be tied to your onboarding and offboarding workflow, reducing the risk of former employees retaining building or network access after departure.
We run a medical practice. Does this cover HIPAA's physical security requirements?
Yes. HIPAA's Security Rule requires physical safeguards controlling access to the space where servers and patient records are stored, not just the workstations where staff enter data, and an unlocked network closet or records room is a compliance gap examiners look for directly. We build badge or PIN-controlled access to the server closet and records room, camera coverage on both, audit logs of who entered and when, and a separate network segment for patient and guest Wi-Fi so a waiting-room device is never on the same network as your EHR system. Controlled-substance storage gets locked access plus camera coverage as a matter of course. The same control set applies to a law firm's confidential file room, where physical access and an audit trail carry equal weight. Installing access control, cameras, and network segmentation for a new practice is typically a three to four week buildout, and from there it moves under the same continuous monitoring and management as the rest of your systems.
Who can see the camera footage?
Access to footage is controlled by a role-based permission system you define. Only designated administrators and authorized managers can view live feeds or recorded footage. All access is logged with timestamps and user IDs, creating a complete audit trail for compliance and incident review.
How long is footage retained?
Retention is configurable based on your requirements, typically 30 to 90 days for most businesses, longer for environments with compliance or insurance obligations. We size storage accordingly and monitor retention so you are never missing footage when you need it.
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Know Where Your Facility Is Exposed
A free physical security assessment walks your space and identifies the vulnerabilities in your current surveillance, access, and network configuration, with a clear plan to address them.
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