In the past decade alone, the security industry has quickly evolved to include more artificial intelligence, better picture quality, and technological assistance in security operations. As technology continues to change and reflect world conditions, the security sector has no choice but to try to be one step ahead of new security threats. So what’s in store for the future of physical security? Here’s some of the top security trends that we will surely see more of in the future.

Visual Verification

Badges are a thing of the past for many organizations as visual verification is being incorporated into security standards. Using physical badges to gain access to certain areas only poses higher risk for the company as it is easy for these badges to get lost or stolen. Using visual verification has increased in popularity as employers make the switch over to digital ID. These systems are easier to update than badges, as you can remove and add users instantly. Managing your employees has never been easier than using visual verification. The system can also store relevant information for their employees, including their title, department, or access status. Visual verification will be implemented in more organizations in the future as physical access cards become outdated and pose high risk.

Cloud Connected Smart Buildings

Manage multiple buildings at once with cloud connected smart buildings that utilize AI. Smart buildings are all the rage in the future. Smart buildings rely on IoT sensing, which can detect temperature, humidity, motion, occupancy, building access, smoke/gas, pressure, indoor air quality, and electrical current monitoring. Smart buildings have security advantages by relying on AI to detect dangerous situations. The buildings also store this data and use it to compute future occurrences of security risks. On top of its dependence in security, the smart buildings also promise a reduction in operation costs, thus improving profitability. Smart buildings increase profit margins by enabling digital feedback loops that predict maintenance and process efficiency.

Crystal Clear Security Imaging

As we look towards the future of physical security, you will notice that cameras are increasingly becoming high resolution. The evolution of the security camera will bring 24-hour video capabilities, no matter if it’s daytime or nighttime. Past night vision cameras had low quality picture, as it struggled to make out faces and even license plates. Newer cameras offer a wide range of poor visibility imaging. These cameras have 4k capabilities and even include high performing sensors to detect weather conditions and change picture quality accordingly. Many organizations are implementing multi-lens cameras to get better images. The current single lens camera has a limit to the distance it can cover in a photo. Multi lens cameras can deliver panorama views that are detailed and zoomed in. Many public places like airports and transit stations have been incorporating this technology already to strengthen their security standards.

Green manufacturing and low carbon Initiatives

The demand for green products in the security sector has been growing in the past few years. Looking at the future of security, more products will use green technology to create low power consumption options in the market. Local laws and regulations have been pushing for companies to abide by stricter ESG guidelines. Companies have been turning to power-saving methods to cut back their carbon footprint. Security products like solar powered security cameras and other low-power consumption options will filtrate the market as companies implement more “green” options.

Rise of Outsourcing

Outsourcing your company’s security needs is being popular as more organizations wish to save money and minimize their risk. Outsourcing security increase your flexibility, as you are not tied down to one security option. It can beneficial to you overhead costs to outsource as it is cheaper to hire outsourcing than to provide pay and benefits to new employees. Outsourcing reduces your risk by putting the responsibility of providing top of the line security personal on the company you wish to hire. You need to have security officers who are honest, alert, are in good physical shape, have good communication skills, and can serve your client’s needs. Outsourcing puts the best security officers at the tip of your fingers every time. When doing in-house hiring, you run the risk of hiring the wrong personal with little to no experience.

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We know every client’s risks and business objectives are different requiring customized approaches, policies, procedures and requirements. For 30 years we have brought peace of mind to our clients through the careful application of investigative talent and technology implementation. When it comes to the security of your building, it's best not to leave it up to chance. Be sure that you have made every effort possible to keep your property, employees, and visitors well protected. If you have any concerns, you should consider having your security measures evaluated by a reputable company.