{"id":187489,"date":"2026-02-11T10:52:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/ise-2026-cybersecurity-must-be-built-in-not-bolted-on\/"},"modified":"2026-02-15T00:50:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T05:50:42","slug":"ise-2026-cybersecurity-must-be-built-in-not-bolted-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/11\/ise-2026-cybersecurity-must-be-built-in-not-bolted-on\/","title":{"rendered":"ISE 2026: \u201cCybersecurity Must Be Built In \u2013 Not Bolted On\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

ISE 2026: \u201cCybersecurity Must Be Built In \u2013 Not Bolted On\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/invidis.com\/news\/2026\/02\/ise-2026-cybersecurity-must-be-built-in-not-bolted-on\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-02-11 10:52:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. This week, global political and security leaders gather in Munich for the annual Munich Security Conference. At first glance, debates about the war in Ukraine, NATO\u2019s future, or Arctic sovereignty seem far removed from digital signage and ProAV. But the connection is closer than many in the industry realize. Geopolitical instability and the rapid evolution of AI\u2011driven threats have fundamentally changed the risk landscape \u2013 and digital signage sits right in the middle of it.invidis spoke with Pere Ferrer, former Director General of Police for the Government of Catalonia and today Security & Cybersecurity Advisor of ISE. His message is clear: the world has changed, and the ProAV industry must change with it.Cyber Threats: From Random to Highly TargetedFor many years, cyberattacks were mostly random: viruses, simple malware, and opportunistic hacks. Even then, the cost of major incidents was severe \u2013 on average 4\u20135 million euros in direct and indirect losses.But today\u2019s attacks bear little resemblance to those of the past. AI has become a force multiplier: fast, cheap, automated, highly sophisticated, and hyper\u2011personalized.\u201cThis is a different world,\u201d says Pere Ferrer. \u201cThreats have multiplied, and the speed of change has accelerated dramatically.The AV industry is moving into increasingly sensitive domains significantly expanding the attack surface and multiplying potential entry points for attackers.\u201dA recent attack on a multi\u2011user airport operations platform illustrates what is coming. The target was part of a critical infrastructure environment \u2013 but not its main system. Attackers instead exploited a secondary, business\u2011critical application. It was still enough to disrupt operations and expose systemic weaknesses. Hybrid attacks, mixing physical and cyber elements, further complicate defense efforts.\u201cOur Technology Can Not Be Weak \u2013 WE Must Be the Solution\u201dWestern societies, and the digital signage industry in particular, must recognize that they are operating in a structurally unstable global environment. Cybersecurity awareness must be elevated across the entire value chain.For digital signage organizations, this means:Compliance from the start (e.g., ISO 27001).Continuous testing of platforms, services, and infrastructure.Regular, realistic training for employees to identify weak points.Constantly updated scenarios, because attacks evolve faster than annual audits.Businesses must become resilient \u2013 not only against cyberthreats, but also against vulnerabilities in suppliers, partners, and technologies. \u201cThreats are multiplying,\u201d Ferrer emphasizes. \u201cIt takes a handful of coordinated solutions to defend against them.\u201dHis core message is blunt and memorable: \u201cTechnology is often weak \u2013 WE must be the solution.\u201dDigital Signage Is Now Business\u2011Critical InfrastructureDigital signage and ProAV have moved far beyond simple screens. They are now woven into control rooms, factory floors, transport hubs, and public\u2011sector service environments. That shift brings new responsibility.\u201cThe convergence of AV and IT\/OT \u2013 combined with increasing physical security requirements \u2013 is reshaping our risk landscape,\u201d Ferrer tells invidis. \u201cThe challenge goes far beyond protecting digital assets. We must build organizational resilience.\u00a0\u00a0If you\u2019re not able to provide operational continuity,\u00a0critical\u00a0data\u00a0may\u00a0be leaked\u00a0and\u00a0essential services may be compromised.\u201dCybersecurity, therefore, cannot be an optional add\u2011on or a last\u2011minute compliance badge. It must be designed into every layer of digital infrastructure from the beginning.The New Reality for ProAVThe industry must accept that a higher threat level is the new normal. Robust technology, secure architectures, and an aware organization are no longer differentiators \u2013 they are minimum requirements.The digital signage sector, deeply embedded in enterprise IT environments, must operate as a full participant in this new security reality. As Ferrer warns, \u201cCybersecurity is not an additional layer \u2013 it must be integral to the design.\u201d
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