An exploration into work practices of physical security professionals: a sociotechnical perspective

Mia Korhonen*, Moufida Sadok

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Abstract

Physical security is a multifunctional practice that plays a crucial role in an evolving business environment. The ubiquitous digitization of information and the pervasive connectivity of work systems have created new challenges for physical security professionals. This research in progress focuses on developing a better understanding of key challenges faced by physical security professionals and exploring the impact of technological advancements on the physical security profession. The empirical inquiry involved 12 security professionals using semi-structured interviews and was conducted from an interpretive stance. The key findings reveal a mismatch between the perceptions of the importance of physical security and the actual practices, increasing awareness of the impact of information technologies on the profession, and mixed views around how to define a body of knowledge in physical security and how to establish its parameters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSTPIS 2024 Socio-Technical Perspectives in Information Systems 2024
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 10th International Conference on Socio-Technical Perspectives in Information Systems (STPIS 2024)
EditorsPeter Bednar, Joakim Kävrestad, Erik Bergström, Mikko Rajanen, Helena Vallo Hult, Alessio Maria Braccini, Anna Sigridur Islind, Fatema Zaghloul
PublisherCEUR Workshop Proceedings
Pages161-171
Number of pages11
Publication statusPublished - 16 Aug 2024
Event10th International Conference on Socio-Technical Perspectives in Information Systems, STPIS 2024 - Hybrid, Jongkoping, Sweden
Duration: 16 Aug 202417 Aug 2024

Publication series

NameCEUR Workshop Proceedings
PublisherCEUR-WS
Volume3857
ISSN (Print)1613-0073

Conference

Conference10th International Conference on Socio-Technical Perspectives in Information Systems, STPIS 2024
Country/TerritorySweden
CityHybrid, Jongkoping
Period16/08/2417/08/24

Keywords

  • converged security
  • Physical security
  • security professionals
  • sociotechnical
  • work practice

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