Brivo security report gives a peek into what’s driving 2023 trends

BETHESDA, Md. – Brivo, a provider of cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, has published its 2023 Top Security Trends report.

The sixth annual report identifies trends based on responses gathered from 677 security professionals in two different sectors from across the globe. For 2023 those experts have identified user experience and convenience as one of the main drivers behind the adoption of new physical security solutions, Brivo said. Frictionless access to workplaces and a general rise in convenience from the entrance of millennials and Gen Z workers into the industry is cited as a catalyst.

“The key takeaway from our 2023 Trends Report is that user experience and convenience are vital considerations for security professionals today, and this trend shows no sign of slowing as more cohorts of Generation Z enter the workplace with expectations for technology-enabled frictionless access,” said Steve Van Till, founder and CEO of Brivo. “Cloud-based access control collects the most valuable data for security professionals to make better informed business decisions. The integration of access control with other security and proptech platforms will be essential in meeting stakeholder expectations on convenience and delivering the next generation of access solutions.”

Other findings from Brivo’s report include:

•Respondents reported a surge in access control integrations. Integrations of identity and access management solutions are most common as more organizations pursue streamlined operations by connecting physical and digital security systems for added protection.

•A lack of budget (39 percent) was most commonly cited as the reason for not adopting cloud-based access control solutions.

•More organizations are looking to centralize their security – with 38 percent saying their organizations are partly centralized today, up from 31 percent in 2022’s report.

Interested readers can access the full report and gain access to other information like blogs and industry data here.