Physical access and logical access have historically been two separate (and likely unequal) silos within an organization. IT has their password access mechanisms; with some modern improvements.

The requirements for a logical and physical database vary by size and design parameters. A logical database must be able to access and identify all files within the storage system to operate correctly ...

A look at the pros and cons of merging physical and logical security. Reasons not to merge physical systems (video surveillance, door-access controls, fire alarms, HVAC and lighting controls and so on ...