Top Security Trends for 2025: AI, Cloud-Based Solutions, and Beyond
Top Security Trends for 2025 - The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on what's ahead for us. In a recent LinkedIn poll I ran, I asked you—my colleagues, friends, and fellow security integrators—about the major trends we should focus on in the new year. The results were both insightful and energizing. We had 71 votes, and the breakdown was clear: AI technologies took the lead with 55%, cloud-based security solutions followed with 27%, cybersecurity came in at 13%, and the remaining 6% highlighted a mix of emerging priorities like environmental and social governance (ESG), situational awareness, virtual reality, mass notification, and executive protection.
Let's unpack this together.
AI Technologies — The Game-Changer
AI continues to dominate conversations at tradeshows, on webinars, and after major incidents occur and for a good reason. Whether it's using AI to enhance video analytics, predictive behavior analysis, or improving situational awareness, the AI is proving its value. As security professionals, we need to explore how AI can help mitigate human error, by alerting the end user to smarter solutions, they can be proactive in dealing with incidents, emergencies, and disasters. But how do we integrate AI into our existing security infrastructures without breaking the bank? The answer lies in building strategic partnerships and providing cloud-based solutions that are cyber-secure.
Cloud-Based Security Solutions — The Future Is Remote
Coming in at 27%, flexible and scalable cloud-based security solutions continue to gain traction and should not be ignored. From SAAS to remote management, the cloud is transforming how we deliver and maintain a clients security architecture. For 2025, think about how you can leverage cloud solutions to not only enhance security but also simplify management for your clients. The demand for mobile-first, always-connected platforms is only going to grow.
Cybersecurity — The Essential Foundation
Cybersecurity garnered 13% of the votes, but it remains a critical pillar for all of us. As we integrate more AI and cloud-based systems, the need to secure these technologies becomes even more pressing. Cyber threats aren't going away; they're evolving. Let's make sure cybersecurity isn't an afterthought but an integral part of every solution we offer.
The 6% Wildcard — Emerging Priorities
The final 6% highlighted areas like Environmental Social Governance (ESG), situational awareness, and the use of virtual reality. While these might not be at the top of everyone's list, you need to keep an eye on them as emerging trends.
ESG is particularly intriguing as clients increasingly seek partners who align with their values. Mass notification and executive protection are also growing needs, especially in complex environments like high-rises and corporate campuses.
In 2025, let's commit to being agile leaders, innovative solution providers, employee-centered, and client-focused. The security industry is changing, and we as security professionals can have a major impact on its direction. Here's to a successful and transformative year ahead for all of us!
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