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PIVOTING TO MEET NEW OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS a
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PHYSICAL SECURITY IN 2021 :

PIVOTING TO MEET NEW OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS a

About the research
In January 2021 Genetec EMEA surveyed physical security professionals based in Europe , Middle East and Africa . Following a review of submissions and data cleansing , 1,550 respondents were included in the sample for analysis .
Some details about the research methodology
The target population for the survey focused on individuals working for organisations participating in the procurement , management , and / or use of physical security technology . The target population included Genetec end users , integrators and consultants , participants contacted directly by third-parties via opt-in email lists and those who responded to invitations to complete the survey on social media .
Only fully completed surveys submitted by individuals within the targeted population were included in the final analysis .
Executive Summary
Physical security teams are accustomed to anticipating and responding to the unexpected . Yet , 2020 was a year like no other . In the face of a global pandemic , security operators have played a frontline role in protecting the health and well-being of communities . They have gone above and beyond , optimising the security of facilities and introducing new processes to address the challenges produced by COVID-19 .
In this research , we report on the thoughts of 1,550 physical security professionals and take a closer look at how they are balancing shorter term needs with longer term priorities . These findings offer insight for physical security teams as they develop their organisations ’ own infrastructure and security strategies . �
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