Artificial intelligence, or AI, is all people are talking about right now. It’s ushering in a new era of technological innovation across sectors, particularly in corporate physical security. Leaders in the field are taking note.
William Davis, the senior director of physical security at Ally, recently took a deep dive into all of the ways AI is not just disrupting but elevating high-tech innovations in physical security. In an op-ed for CIO Applications, he outlines how AI is being utilized in everything from behavioral modeling to cost savings. Davis writes that AI technology is highly versatile. It can quickly go through large quantities of video footage and promptly pinpoint patterns, bringing attention to threats in real time.
Relatedly, in a piece for Forbes, Mike Lahiff, Co-founder and CEO of ZeroEyes, writes that AI is transitioning physical security solutions from a passive to a proactive role in any given company.
“With the addition of AI, physical security solutions are no longer passive but are actively intelligent devices that can monitor video feeds in real time. This not only can possibly reduce workforce costs but may also increase the likelihood of identifying and catching perpetrators before they commit a crime,” Lahiff writes.
He adds that AI-driven access control systems and intrusion detection systems can keep tabs on building access authentication protocols better than previously used technologies. For physical security managers, this means sensor data can be monitored right away, integrated seamlessly with other security infrastructure like alarms and door locks.
Internationally recognized security consultant Martin Grigg writes about AI’s physical security prominence in a public post on LinkedIn titled “Understanding Artificial Intelligence in Physical Security Systems.”
He points to just how cost-effective this tech can be for a firm of any size.
“AI can help reduce the cost of physical security systems by automating tasks that would otherwise require human intervention. For example, AI can be used to monitor large areas or multiple locations simultaneously, reducing the need for additional security personnel,” Grigg explains.
Grigg concludes that for a company to thrive, be competitive in the 21st century market, and most importantly, keep personnel and assets safe, it has to embrace AI as a central part of its physical security infrastructure.
“Understanding AI in physical security systems is critical for organizations seeking to enhance their security measures,” he writes. “AI technologies have brought significant advancements in physical security systems, making them more reliable, efficient, and effective.”
These are just three voices in the field, but all are contributing to the consensus that AI is here to stay and it’s going to fundamentally change how businesses ensure physical security remains a priority.
Peter Cavicchia II 