According to Pro-Vigil’s new State of Physical Security Entering 2025 study, 36% of business leaders acknowledge that artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance physical security; Only 7% have integrated (AI) into their strategy, a number that will remain largely unchanged in 2025. It is reported to be 6% in 2024.
Our fifth annual report shows that while some of these numbers have improved compared to previous years, greater awareness of AI is needed to achieve widespread adoption across organizations. It became clear. In fact, when asked whether their physical security strategy leverages AI, 66% of respondents said no and 27% said they don’t know.
“We see many companies taking a DIY approach to physical security, and they quickly realized that incorporating artificial intelligence into their strategy was a big hurdle,” says Pro. -Vigil founder Jeremy White told SecurityInfoWatch. “How can I integrate AI into my solution? How can I train and customize a model for my site? There is also a lack of data sets to make it work effectively and become more accurate over time.”
San Antonio-based Pro-Vigil provides AI-enabled remote video monitoring (RVM) solutions to organizations across North America, processing tens of thousands of hours of video every day to refine and train AI models. To better understand the physical security threats businesses face today and what they’re doing to combat them, the company is looking to help construction, dealership (auto/truck/boat/RV) ), we surveyed operations leaders from a wide range of industries including retail, manufacturing, and sales. more.
Video surveillance trends
Regarding video surveillance, respondents were asked whether they use video surveillance and, if so, what type of video surveillance they have in place. Almost one in two (45%) said they used RVM services, but only 35% used simple recording and archiving cameras. Additionally, 20% do not use video surveillance at all.
“The bottom line is that many businesses simply don’t think they need remote video surveillance. In our survey, we asked respondents why their security strategy hasn’t changed, and we found that they were not confident that it was secure. “Yes,” was one of the top responses,” White said.
White emphasized that many companies still rely on outdated archiving cameras with the assumption that they will provide video evidence that can be used after an incident. However, he noted that it is unlikely that the perpetrators will be caught because “the reality is that the video will likely not be reviewed until it is much too late.” White emphasized that true crime deterrence and prevention requires businesses to adopt a proactive physical security strategy, adding, “RVM provides just that.”
Other findings in the surveillance category include:
When asked how their security strategy has changed in the past year, 47% of respondents said they installed security cameras and 12% implemented an RVM solution. A further 19% have installed fencing, and both new alarm and access control systems account for 11%. Organizations said they use their existing video surveillance infrastructure for other needs, such as monitoring worksite conditions (39%).
Growing security challenges
Organizations continue to grapple with security challenges, as 91% report physical security incidents will increase or stay the same in 2024 compared to 87% in 2023. Looking ahead to 2025, 23% expect an increase in incidents and 64% expect an increase in incidents. Remain unchanged.
So what strategic advice does Mr. White have for companies preparing for this potential uptick?
“I would advise businesses that RVM is not just a nice-to-have, but a must-have. Video cameras alone are simply not enough. Who will monitor these cameras and monitor suspicious activity? Are we alerting them in real time? For many companies, the answer is no one,” he said. “It is imperative that businesses ensure that someone is watching beyond the surveillance feed and takes immediate action if alerted to suspicious activity.”
The study found that security incidents continue to impact businesses in a variety of ways. When asked about impacts, 25% of respondents cited property damage as the most important issue, followed by project delays at 22% and inventory disruption at 20%.
“We surveyed business leaders from a variety of industries over a five-year period to understand exactly how physical security incidents are impacting them and how they are tackling them,” White said in the study. “We have conducted surveys over the years,” he said. “The data is consistent and clear: Security incidents are impacting revenue, but organizations are not doing enough to combat them.”
The Pro-Vigil study was conducted in September 2024. The majority of the 163 respondents held management positions in industries such as construction and retail. Most respondents (57%) had fewer than 100 employees. To download the full report, visit go.pro-vigil.com/Survey.
