# Mercury Security access controller cybersecurity report > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mercury-security-access-controller-cybersecurity-report > Updated: 2026-10-04T09:16:35.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-04: Mercury 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercury-security-report-identifies-widening-cybersecurity-gap-in-access-controllers ### 2026-09-29: Mercury 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mercury-security-report-identifies-cybersecurity-gap-in-access-control --- Cite as: Mercury Security access controller cybersecurity report. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mercury-security-access-controller-cybersecurity-report