According to the Unisys Security Report, global security concerns remain the highest they’ve been in 13 years, and this year, technology trends are set to change that. Whether it is in home security or helping businesses get cybersecurity right, upcoming technological trends will continue to transform the face of the security sector. 2020 will bring much more visible (and in some cases highly anticipated) technological changes in the security sector as businesses seek to keep their companies, their employees and themselves safe both offline and online.
AI-Enabled Camera Recognition Takes Center Stage
Approximately 69 percent of organizations believe that AI will be crucial in tackling cybersecurity threats. A study by Capgemini Report showed that two in three businesses are amping up their investment and use of artificial intelligence this year as they grapple with the growing amount of data points they now need to monitor for trespassing. For the security sector, this will be heavily focused on improving camera recognition abilities and speed of transmission. License plate recognition and thermal settings for low light situations are already a common feature of video surveillance services offered by security companies. However, the latest video surveillance trend is meant to increase the chances of businesses predicting criminal activity on their sites before it even occurs. Furthermore, according to DSC, combining your video surveillance with cloud storage can help both small and large businesses reduce costs and streamline live and recorded video distribution. This improves the crime-solving statistics for businesses accounting for stock, shoplifting or even data loss.
This follows on from the success of similar video recognition and surveillance software launches like ZeroEye’s automated firearm detection software. There is also behavior analysis software, such as Athena’s behavior recognition security software. This year, the security industry will also see the AI trend go further and include distinguishing characteristics of shoppers in stores, providing real-time analysis that includes criminal history, behavior patterns, and past track records.
There Will Be A Steady Growth Of Hybrid And Private Cloud Systems
According to PWC’s CEO Survey, cybersecurity remains a top concern for CEOs in the U.S. and globally. Growing worries over internet hackers and the increased cybersecurity regulation has left consumers, employees, and boards of directors worried about companies’ cybersecurity contingency plans and how businesses are managing the gaps. With this rising concern, the growth of hybrid and private cloud systems has exploded and is set to continue for the foreseeable future. Businesses are also favoring hosted private cloud services, which offer better cost control and security. They are also embracing the benefits of a multi-cloud/hybrid security system which incorporates on-site, private and third-party cloud services.
Edge Computing Will Continue To Hold Strong In The Debate
Edge computing has been around for a few years now but has only recently been tipped as a top 10 technology trend for 2020 in Gartner’s Insight Report. With the increase in IoT applications in the security sector, organizations will look to increase their levels of security with edge computing. Therefore, it is clear that we will not see edge computing become a replacement for IoT devices, but rather a complementary tool – and a much-needed one at that. Around 77 percent of businesses have applications located in the cloud – a number that increases when it comes to cybersecurity firms and cloud computing.
However, there remains much debate around the challenges edge computing presents in the cybersecurity world, including less than optimal network infrastructure. There are also the complications being faced by businesses with multiple security locations and the increased need for individual security protocols like two factor authentication.
The momentum doesn’t end there either. The security industry will continue to see increased integration and analysis trends as technology drives the sector towards a predictive approach instead of a reactive one. Ranging from in-store and off-site inventory monitoring to online trading and customer data, every part of the security sector is set to change thanks to a few key technology trends. As a result, the way business owners think of security is changing.
