Yahoo Finance · 10 Sep, 11:48 · Technology briefing

25 Years After 9/11: Building Security Technology Failed to Keep Pace

A recent report highlights that security technologies for major infrastructure have not advanced sufficiently since the September 11 attacks.

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A recent report highlights that security technologies for major infrastructure have not advanced sufficiently since the September 11 attacks. Despite two decades of heightened awareness, physical and digital safeguards in buildings often lag behind emerging threats. The analysis suggests a critical gap between current protective measures and the evolving nature of modern risks. This stagnation implies that organisations may remain vulnerable to incidents that contemporary technology could potentially prevent or mitigate more effectively. Professionals in relevant sectors must recognise this disparity as a significant operational risk requiring immediate strategic attention and technological upgrade.

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