The world is evolving quickly with advances in AI, Big Data and other cutting-edge technologies. The way people approach security and the kind of things that need protecting is also changing. Traditional methods of security can no longer offer all-round protection against modern threats, and with the continued labour shortage in the security guard industry, security companies are developing more and more methods which depend less on humans. In this blog, we will share the top physical security trends in 2023.
In view of the ongoing labour shortages in the security guard industry, along with the limitations human security guards inevitably have and the high manpower costs, instead of relying 100% on physical security guards, there is a growing trend to use a combination of traditional manned guarding with advanced electronic security measures. Riding on advances in CCTV, which now not only allows for real-time footage of every corner under surveillance, it can also be equipped for access control using facial recognition and AI. Using this combination of technologies, the CCTV system is able to detect suspicious incidents almost instantly and, once triggered, sends an alert to the control room for immediate action. It is reliable, accurate and by reducing the amount of physical security guards needed, represents a very cost-effective method of bolstering security.
As mentioned above, combining electronic security with physical security guards is a fast-growing trend. Due to this shift, the upgrading of old access control methods and CCTV can be seen more and more. Now data collection and the integration of other powerful software can make these systems much more robust and useful. For instance, an upgraded access control system can allow access to a person based on facial recognition alone through prior registration on the system, particularly useful in the new era of hybrid working. Upgraded CCTV can now be used not only as a passive surveillance system, but to actively detect suspicious objects and people using AI, and furthermore easily identify a person or object automatically during footage search.
To obtain the benefits and automation that AI brings to security, devices will need cloud compatibility. This means that, as mentioned above, there is a growing trend of upgrading old access control and CCTV surveillance systems to systems with cloud compatibility. Older systems may also lack strong hardware security or secure data transmission, thus leaving them open to attack from outside parties. This means a growing demand for cloud-compatible devices.
The increasing use of physical cloud-compatible IoT devices to bolster security also means that more and more people are looking to ensure their cyber security is also robust to make sure the entire system isn’t compromised by hackers.
Users upgrading their security with new technologies are understanding the need for systems with long-term value. There is increasing trend of users looking for systems with low maintenance costs, software updates, compatibility and scalability.
Users are now leveraging advances in video analytics to identify patterns in the vast amounts of data collected by their upgraded cloud-compatible devices. Those patterns could indicate the presence of security threats as they occur and alert the security staff, or can be used to identify potential security vulnerabilities for improvement, or even for purposes outside of security, such as for marketing. Video analytics combined with cloud-compatible devices makes for a powerful tool and is a growing trend for users to take the most advantage of these new systems.
The main takeaway from the physical security trends in 2023 is that combining manned security with electronic security is vital to provide a holistic, all-round protection in light of the evolving threats now being seen. Guardforce Thailand has a dedicated team of experts offering a compete one-stop security solution from consultation, planning, providing and installation of physical products, all the way to regular maintenance. Contact us now here to see how we can help.
