Genetec predicts physical security industry trends for 2023
Security system unification, access control modernization, hybrid cloud advancement, and cybersecurity top the list
MONTRÉAL —Genetec Inc. shared its top predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. In the Genetec 2022 State of Physical Security Report, 50% of respondents said their physical security team experienced human resource challenges last year. For 2023, security leaders are reevaluating their technology stack, seeking solutions that help streamline tasks, automate processes, and enhance team efficiency. Unifying video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition, communications technology, and other valuable functions can make an operator's job easier and reduce costs and training. Built-in analytics or decision support features can further streamline operations.
The report also showed that 67% of organizations are planning to invest in access control system (ACS) modernization in 2023, putting it at the top of the physical security tech investment list. ModernACS include built-in cyber defenses and health monitoring tools, and higher levels of automation. Upgrading to a modern, open ACS will help organizations eliminate the weak points of legacy systems and better defend against cybersecurity threats as well as enable new capabilities, like mobile credentials, biometrics, and cloud-connected controllers and services, to implement over time.