Role of Physical Security in the Emerging Digital Environment
Role of Physical Security in the Emerging Digital Environment Since the evolution of the civilization, “Security” has been one of the important agenda for stake holders of the society. Whether it was Vedas, Hammurabi Set of Laws, Manu Smiriti or MagnaCarta; all ancient scriptures and text of all religions across the globe had insight on the issue of security. In any era, resources available with the society were never adequate vis-a-vis population dependent on the resources. Thus securing the assets was one of the important tasks with the caretakers of society, organization, industry or nation, since time immemorial. In olden days, except knowledge, all other properties were tangible in nature. Thus only physical security was needed and appreciated. But evolution of internet has changed the equilibrium of each and every spectrum of the society; be it family, organization or nation. Use of Computer carved space in our life and resultantly value and importance of intangible...