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STATE OF PHYSICAL SECURITY 2022
Organizations are taking stock and settling into a new way of working after a period of
uncertainty and change driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the results from the 2022
survey were similar to the responses from the 2021 survey. But some also uncovered new
challenges faced by the industry, like product shortages and human resource issues.
What's clear is that organizations are ready and able to adapt, and are looking to the future
when it comes to the application of physical security technology:
The future of cloud is hybrid: Many organizations envision a blend of on-premises
and cloud-based solutions for their physical security deployments as they look to
optimize their infrastructure investments and leverage hybrid options to save costs
and increase efficiency.
The influence of cybersecurity and IT: Cyber concerns are on the rise and are
inspiring new methods to implement and maintain a strong cybersecurity strategy.
The use of physical security for business operations: The pandemic pushed more
organizations to leverage multiple systems and data sources to better manage their
facilities and flow of people. The trend to consider physical security solutions as
more than just a cost associated with protecting people and assets will continue, and
new approaches to how physical security data is used will inform organizational and
operational decisions.
Overcoming supply shortages: The industry adapted to supply chain issues by
extending the value of their existing hardware or delaying projects. With 2023 budgets
remaining healthy, security and IT departments are planning to complete deployments
or start new projects as components become readily available.
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