Genetec Advances Physical Security Industry Trends for 2023

Unified and integrated solutions; Centralized management of the security system; Innovation in access control; Hybrid cloud and cybersecurity are the trends that Genetec foresees that they will focus investments.

In the report on the State of physical security 2022 of Genetec, The 50% of respondents noted that the physical security team experienced HR challenges. for 2023, Security managers will seek and implement solutions that help optimize tasks, Automate processes and improve team efficiency.

Unify video surveillance, access control, automatic license plate recognition, Communications technology and other functions can make an operator's job easier and reduce costs and training. The Built-in analytics functions o Decision support can further optimize operations.

Modernizing access control

Another element highlighted in this report is that the 67% of the organizations consulted planned to invest in the modernization of the access control system (ACS) In 2023, placing it as one of its priorities in physical security technology.

Modern ACS includes built-in cyber defenses, Tools Condition monitoring of the system and major automation. Upgrade will help organizations eliminate weaknesses in legacy systems and better defend against network threats, In addition to enabling new capabilities such as Credential roaming, Biometrics and Controllers and cloud-connected services.

Hybrid Cloud Deployment

Hybrid cloud adoption and deployments are gaining traction, as some organizations choose to retain security devices; Others don't have cloud-ready infrastructures, or have bandwidth limitations, or even have the need to maintain on-site data processing and storage.

As companies rationalize costs, the concerns and approach of the Cloud Migration, Demand for ready-to-deploy hybrid cloud appliances is expected to increase..

This new infrastructure will support cEdge computing work argas and make existing devices cloud-friendly, as well as helping to centralize access to systems and data at many sites.

Another major concern for next year is improving cybersecurity.. Genetec's research shows that 36% of IT and security professionals want to invest in tools related to Cyber Security to improve physical security in 2023.

While priority will be given to a More holistic and automated approach to defend against threats, Proactive planning of security architecture and procurement will also be critical.

These measures may include replacing legacy equipment to better mitigate risks.; use tools and Smart Health Tracking Metrics to improve forecasting; rely on external expertise to adapt security architecture planning as the supply chain and the Standardization of solutions.

Other trends Genetec anticipates will impact the security industry in 2023 are the Data extractions that drive digital transformation, growing collaboration and convergence of IT and physical security teams, as well as the continuity of remote work.

These predictions are based on a Genetec report that includes information from 3.700 Security managers around the world, with the guarantee of having a reference provider in video management equipment and the second in access control systems (ACS) fastest growing, According to the market analyst Omdia.

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