During an era when physical and cyber security programs at a company are ever more integrated, it means that physical security teams will face more scrutiny and accountability from IT teams. It’s something that a firm’s physical security leaders need to be aware of as they devise strategies for their companies.
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Video Surveillance and New Access Control Tech Driving Physical Security Market
Much has been made recently of how the physical security market is growing by leaps and bounds. In 2020, the physical security market stood at a $104.6 billion valuation, and is expected to jump to $192.9 billion by 2030.
Driving that growth is the unfortunate increase in terror attacks and ever more sophisticated threats that face companies worldwide, according to a press release from Allied Analytics.
The Power of the Cloud — Major U.S. Security Players Raise $192M for Cloud Security
When it comes to physical security, the cloud is everywhere. That was more apparent than ever when news came out this month that two companies — Eagle Eye Networks and Brivo — major U.S.-based physical security players, have jointly raised $192 million in equity funding for cloud-based programs.
Biden Administration Centers Severe Weather Response as Physical Security Issue
One aspect of physical safety and wellbeing that isn’t always prioritized is extreme weather. Lately, national headlines have been made of tornado warnings and extreme storms posing a serious safety hazard — from winter snowstorms to spring and summer flooding.
Experts Say Terror Attacks Will Result in $192.9 Billion Physical Security Industry by 2030
With global fears over increased terrorist threats — both physical and cyber — businesses and institutions of all sizes are faced with a reality that security has to be a central concern. A new report from Allied Analytics offers a window into how these increased threats are driving the physical security market. A robust market is good for the physical security industry, but also signifies companies need to prioritize effective security protocols to protect themselves from these burgeoning terror threats.
A New Era of Threats Emphasize the Importance of Modern Pro Sports Security
At the recent 2023 RSA Conference in San Francisco, security topics of all kinds came up in discussion. From personal identity online to looming cyber threats facing the government and institutions, from artificial intelligence (AI) to threats facing the music industry, the conference painted a broad picture of where we are today in addressing security threats that impact all private and public sectors.
Experts Say Physical Security Needs to Embrace SaaS
In this Internet-connected age, companies from nearly every sector have embraced “software as a service,” or SaaS models.
Why Iron-Clad Physical Security Protocols in Schools Are Important Now More Than Ever
Right now, the news is full of upsetting news about school shootings and threats directly targeting young students throughout the United States. So far in 2023, Education Week reports there have been 14 school shootings that resulted in injuries or deaths.
Mobile is a Modern Key to Physical Security
As physical and cyber security become ever more intertwined, it’s crucial that security officials who oversee the protection and wellbeing of a firm or company’s assets and staff make use of every tool available. That includes something essential to one’s daily life — mobile phones.
The Global Physical Security Market to Grow 7.9% by 2032
Over the course of the next decade, the global physical security market will only continue to grow in importance. In 2022, the global physical security market was valued at $132.5 billion.