Technology Connects Systems. Governance Connects Security.

Security convergence has been commonly attributed to technology.
There are new platforms that have guaranteed in-built monitoring.
Joint dashboards are promised to be unified.

However, technology alone seldom affects the decision making process in institutions.
The issue of security is still decentralized within the various departments.
Physical security.
Cybersecurity.
Risk management.
Investigations and intelligence.
They both have various leadership systems and accountability frameworks.

In cases where organizational systems of governance are decentralized, convergence cannot be realized through technological integration.
Systems may communicate.
Institutions nevertheless can exist on their own.
When authority, knowledge and responsibility are aligned, then true convergence will be experienced.

There is the use of technology to tie together systems.
The institutions are linked with governance.

What are to you governance barriers to convergence in security practice?

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