Now that a new year is here, it’s time to look ahead to the (very near) future. What larger innovations and trends in technology will drive the conversation in the physical security sector as 2025 progresses?
Recently, Deep Sentinel released a list of physical security predictions for what they think will be on everyone’s minds over these next 12 months.
SecurityInfoWatch.com covered the security company’s latest press release, offering an overview of the big security developments that should be front of mind. In the article, Deep Sentinel Founder and CEO David Selinger states that this year will see four key changes that will stand as paradigm shifters for both personal homes and businesses.
“I founded Deep Sentinel on the belief that tech and service enhancements will redefine how we safeguard our homes and businesses — and even with the progress we’ve made, we’re only scratching the surface,” he said in the release. “2025 is here to change that.”
Evolution in how law enforcement responds to triggered alarms
One of the key trends he pinpointed is the fact that more police departments will put in place “no-response policies for home alarm systems.” In the release, Deep Sentinel remarks on how roughly 95% of triggered home alarms are actually false positives. Responding to every alarm burdens police stations that are very often stretched to the brink. As a result, some police departments have opted to focus on “verified emergencies” as opposed to “unverified alarms.”
“This will become the norm moving forward, and will prompt consumers and businesses to switch to security providers that offer enhanced verification capabilities,” the article reads.
The next listed trend follows up from that exact adjustment in how police departments are expected to respond to false alarms. Deep Sentinel reveals that alarm associations are likely to fight these no-response trends, efforts that Selinger states likely won’t be successful.
“The need for stronger security and fewer false alarms outweighs opposition from the industry,” the article states.
While some might be troubled by these shifts in standard protocol, Deep Sentinel theorizes they will spur further innovation to create more foolproof alarm systems.
How AI will continue to reorient the security landscape
Among those innovations are increased artificial intelligence (AI)-driven systems. While physical security products that are fueled by AI capabilities will flood the market, just a few will succeed, according to the article.
“As the security industry explores AI, not all solutions will prove viable. Those that do will make security more powerful, precise, and cost effective. The successful adaptation of AI innovation will depend on companies' ability to address real-world security challenges effectively,” Deep Sentinel states.
Finally, the security company stresses that remote video monitoring will stand as the gold standard. Remote video monitoring (RVM) systems will stand at the center of physical security ecosystems. Why? This tech helps fill in gaps that come from traditional surveillance systems, giving security stakeholders more control in oversight of difficult-to-monitor and understaffed locations.
The key to all of this being successful is seamless integration between AI models, tried-and-true tech, and human expertise. Businesses and homes that are outfitted with more complex, versatile security systems will be ready to adapt to modern threats and stay abreast of the leading industry trends that will define this new year.