A new analysis lays out how cyber-physical security convergence is blurring the line between physical security and cybersecurity on college campuses. It points to the role of internet-connected sensors and devices—such as smart cameras, access card readers, and biometric systems—that expand an institution’s attack surface and require unified management. The piece emphasizes that campus facilities technologies and IoT systems now operate as part of the same networked environment as administrative and learning systems, creating oversight and governance challenges. For higher education CIOs and security leaders, the implication is practical: risk assessments and incident response plans must treat physical-control systems as cyber assets with identity, permissions, monitoring, and lifecycle controls.