Genetec predicts physical security industry trends for 2023
enetec , a leading technology provider of unified
G security , public safety , operations and business intelligence solutions , shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023 .
Labour shortages drive demand for unified security solutions
In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report , 50 % of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year . For 2023 , security leaders are re-evaluating their technology stack seeking solutions that help streamline tasks , automate processes and enhance team efficiency . Unifying video surveillance , access control , automatic license plate recognition , communications technology and other valuable functions can make an operator ’ s job easier and reduce costs and training . Built-in analytics or decision support features can further streamline operations .
Modernising access control will be a top priority
The report also showed that 67 % of organisations are planning to invest in Access Control System ( ACS ) modernisation in 2023 , putting it at the top of the physical security tech investment list . Modern ACS include built-in cyber defences and health monitoring tools and higher levels of automation . Upgrading to a modern , open ACS will help organisations eliminate the weak points of legacy systems and better defend against cybersecurity threats , as well as enable new capabilities like mobile credentials , biometrics and cloudconnected controllers and services , to implement over time .
Hybrid cloud deployments will drive demand for cloud-connected appliances
Improving cybersecurity continues to be a top concern
Research by Genetec shows that 36 % of IT and security professionals are looking to invest in cybersecurity-related tools to improve physical security in 2023 . While a more holistic , automated approach to defending against threats will take precedence , so too will proactive security architecture planning and procurement . These measures may include :
• Replacing legacy equipment before succumbing to endpoint failures to better mitigate risks
• Using intelligent maintenance tracking tools and metrics to improve forecasting
• Relying on external expertise to adapt security architecture planning as supply chain lags
• Standardising on solutions built with cybersecurity and privacy in mind to enhance resilience across the partner ecosystem intelligent PHYSICAL SECURITY
Hybrid cloud deployments are gaining traction , with some organisations opting to conserve security devices and infrastructure investments that are not cloud-ready and others having bandwidth limitations or the need to keep some data processing and storage on site . As businesses rationalise costs , concerns and approaches to cloud migration , we can expect an increase in demand for ready-to-deploy hybrid cloud appliances . This infrastructure will support Edge-Computing workloads and make existing devices cloud-compatible and help centralise access to systems and data across many sites .
This take-charge mindset will help organisations better defend against cyberattacks and become an essential factor in preserving business resilience and continuity .
Other notable trends Genetec anticipates impacting the industry in 2023 are the extraction of physical security data pushing Digital Transformation forward , growing collaboration and convergence of IT and physical security teams and the continuation of remote work driving increased need for space utilisation data . u
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