The transformative impact of AI on physical security
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising various sectors, and one area where its impact is becoming increasingly significant is in the realm of physical security. From surveillance systems to access control, AI-powered solutions are reshaping how we safeguard our physical spaces… Enhanced Surveillance One of the primary applications of AI in physical security is in surveillance […]
Biometric hardware shipments on course to recover to pre-COVID levels
Total worldwide biometric device shipments fell from 4.1 million in 2019 to 3.4 million in 2021 and recovered slightly to 3.6 million in 2022, with global trends impacting usage in banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sectors. According to a new report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research, geopolitical and macroeconomic events, including the conflict […]
Don’t miss out on a place at October’s Total Security Summit
Places are filling up fast to October’s Total Security Summit event – claim yours today to experience two of the most productive days you’ll spend out of the office this year. This free, two-day event will give you the opportunity to meet new and innovative suppliers who will help you to reduce your expenditure and […]
Do you specialise in Screening & Scanning solutions for transit? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Security Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in July we’ll be focussing on Screening & Scanning. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help security buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier of Screening […]
AI to drive surveillance cameras to 1.2bn installed base by 2030
New advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and edge computing for video analytics are energising the video surveillance market. That’s according to technology intelligence firm ABI Research, which says these advancements will drive the global installed base of video surveillance cameras to 1.2 billion in 2030. “By harnessing new advancements in AI and edge computing, all […]
Technological advances pushing mobile video surveillance growth
The Global Mobile Video Surveillance Market was worth $2.35bn in 2022 and expected to reach $4.25bn by 2028, equivalent to a CAGR of 8.79% over the forecast period. With rising crime rates in both digital and physical worlds, the importance of location and asset surveillance has increased. Mobile video surveillance, which facilitate real-time monitoring and […]
Data Security: Why the responsibility sits with the C-Suite
Data has become the most valuable asset for companies of all sizes. By 2023, the big data analytics market is set to reach $103 billion. The sheer volume of data being generated and stored by businesses has increased exponentially over the past decade, leading to increased risks and vulnerabilities associated with data breaches. According to […]
British Security Awards finalists for 2023 revealed
The 2023 British Security Awards finalists have been released, comprising 40 companies with 136 nominations across security personnel and business – a record number for the awards since the rebrand in 2018. The finalists going forward to the Grand Connaught Rooms London on Wednesday 21 June are: Allied Universal | Ajar Technology | ATG Access […]
Demand for physical security to hit $209bn
The Global Physical Security market is predicted to grow from $112.67 billion in 2022 to $209.52 billion by 2032, equivalent to a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.4% over the period. A new report from Spherical Insights classes physical security as the measures put in place to protect physical assets, such as buildings, equipment, […]
Paying a ransom ‘doubles stolen data recovery costs’
76% of ransomware attacks against organisations resulted in adversaries succeeding in encrypting data – and when a ransom is paid to get data decrypted, victims end up doubling their recovery costs ($750,000 in recovery costs versus $375,000 for organisations that used backups to get data back). That’s according to the latest annual State of Ransomware […]
