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Mercury Security access controller cybersecurity report
Overview
The 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report by Mercury Security highlights a widening cybersecurity gap within physical access control infrastructure. A survey of 561 global security professionals found that 32% of respondents identified a lack of cybersecurity features in their current controllers, a notable increase from 21% in 2025.
As controllers become more central to security strategies, with 78% of professionals viewing them as critical, the intersection of cybersecurity and IT management has become increasingly complex for 74% of participants.
The report also identifies a disconnect in cloud readiness; while 56% of respondents consider cloud connectivity a key factor in purchasing decisions, only 41% report that their current controllers are cloud-enabled. Interoperability remains a primary driver for procurement, with 69% of respondents citing it as critical and 82% emphasizing the need for backward and forward compatibility to protect existing investments.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesMercury Security report identifies widening cybersecurity gap in access controllers
Mercury Security’s 2026 report finds a growing cybersecurity gap in physical access control systems, with 32% of professionals reporting missing security features in current controllers.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesMercury Security report identifies cybersecurity gap in access control
A Mercury Security report highlights a rising cybersecurity gap in physical access control, as 32% of professionals report missing security features in current controllers.
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backendnews.net · beveiligingnieuws.nl · bizpreneurme.com · dailyguardian.ae · expresscomputer.in · gadgetsmagazine.com.ph · internationalsecurityjournal.com · pcquest.com · security.world