Global physical security demand to reach $153 billion by 2026
The global physical security market has been pegged at $78 billion in 2018, and is projected to reach $153 billion by 2026, equivalent to a CAGR of 11% between 2019 an d the end of the forecast period. The study, conducted by Report Consultant, cites increasing demand for security measures against terrorist attacks and for […]
Government pushes Secure by Default CCTV initiative
The Surveillance Camera Commissioner has launched Secure by Default – minimum requirements for manufacturers of surveillance camera systems and components. The government says the move is driven by the need to ensure the UK’s resilience against cyber security vulnerability, as well as to provide the best possible assurance that cameras are manufactured to minimum cyber […]
Do you specialise in CCTV? 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 October we’ll be focussing on CCTV. 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 CCTV solutions and […]
Value of CCTV market to hit $23.3bn by 2025
The global CCTV camera market is expected to expand at robust 12.7% CAGR in the years to 2025 to be worth $23.32bn. That’s according to a report from Transparency Market Research, which says that the global CCTV camera market is seeing consolidation on account of players banking upon mergers and acquisitions to bolster their positions. […]
Video pushes value of global physical security to $32bn
The total value of world production of Physical Security products at factory gate prices in 2018 was $31.55bn, an increase of 8% in 2017. That’s is an increase of approximately 1% over the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 6.87% during the last 4 years, according to the latest data from ResearchandMarkets, which is forecasting […]
Are care homes getting the full picture from CCTV?
Last month, Health and Social Care Secretary Matt Hancock signalled his backing for the use of CCTV safety monitoring in care homes. However, while this shift in policy has gained general approval, it also raises additional questions, not least regarding privacy. The needs of vulnerable individuals of any age are complex and the vast proportion of care […]
Attacks on IP-based CCTV on the rise
Trend Micro says it blocked five million cyber-attack attempts against internet protocol (IP) cameras during a five month period, further highlighting the risks impacting IP-based surveillance devices. 7,000 anonymously aggregated IP cameras were analysed by Trend Micro, with 75% brute force login attempts, showing a clear pattern of malicious attackers targeting IP surveillance devices with […]
Video surveillance system market to hit $96bn by 2024
The global video surveillance system market has been valued at $40.37bn in 2018, and is expected to reach a value of $95.98 billion by 2024, equivalent to a CAGR of 15.53% over the forecast period. A new report by ResearchandMarkets says use of video surveillance in business is growing significantly, owing to the increasing need […]
Dundee City Council eyes CCTV upgrades
£500,000 could be spent enhancing public space cameras in Dundee to help improve community safety, depending on councillors approving the upgrade. Out of 87 city cameras, 54 cameras would be upgraded and monitored in a new centralised centre at Police Scotland’s West Bell Street station, with both Dundee City Council and Police Scotland prioritising the […]
NSI issues new CCTV Code of Practice
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) has updated its CCTV Code of Practice for the design, Installation and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems. NCP 104 issue 3, which supersedes the previous C0P, applies to all installations from May 1st, 2019. NSI’s recent Summit provided the UKAS accredited certification body’s Technical Manager, Matthew Holliday, with a timely […]