How Data Management Enhances AI’s Role in Physical Security

In the 76th installment of the “Real Words or Buzzwords?” series, Ray Bernard discusses how the overuse of certain terms can stymie technological progress. The central article by Rohit Sehgal, “AI Needs Data More than Data Needs AI,” emphasizes that despite the hype, AI’s effectiveness is fundamentally dependent on high-quality data, debunking the myth that AI alone can resolve data issues.
Bernard extends this discussion to the physical security sector, highlighting its lag in integrating IT and understanding data’s role. He underscores that while AI has enhanced video content analysis and alarm reliability, broader applications of AI in security are hindered by a lack of data literacy among security professionals.
To address this, Bernard introduces the concept of “Organizational Data Literacy,” detailing its critical components such as data landscape awareness, ecosystem management, governance, and ethical considerations. He advocates for security professionals to collaborate with more data-literate departments like IT and HR to improve their understanding and usage of data.
Finally, Bernard urges the security industry to recognize the importance of data literacy to fully harness AI’s potential, suggesting that they engage with digital transformation leaders to align on data utilization strategies.