Availability Is the Most Overlooked Principle in Physical Security
Physical security conversations usually focus on preventing access and protecting assets. Cameras, badges, controls, are all designed to stop the wrong things from happening.
What often gets missed is availability: whether those systems are actually working, accessible, and usable when they’re needed most.
Availability is frequently treated as an operational afterthought. But when systems go offline, fail during critical moments, or aren’t designed for real-world conditions, security breaks down... even if everything looked good on paper.
The opportunity is to treat availability as a core design principle, not a maintenance issue. Doing so leads to security programs that are more reliable, resilient, and aligned with how people actually operate.
👉 Read the full article on the Trading Post:
https://redleif.io/availability-is-the-most-overlooked-principle-in-physical-security/
The piece explores why availability matters, where it’s commonly overlooked, and how rethinking it changes the effectiveness of physical security systems.
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