Physical security that was often a second thought weighing against information security, is entirely changing its pose today. With threats starting from people inside an organization to external entities, organizations across the globe struggle for managing their security posture day by day.
Apart from cybersecurity solutions that safeguard an organization’s digital assets, the spotlight has moved into areas of physical security techniques including access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
Technological advancements has paved its way for the revolution of various innovative solutions such as advanced AI embedded facial recognition systems and RFID tags for enhanced physical security.
In the current scenario, adapting technological advancements like cloud-based capabilities prominent for video data storage, access control as a service (ACaaS), IP technology, and wireless locks ensure that physical security finds a prominent place in the industry. Using these technologies, today’s security market can move significantly towards comprehensive end-to-end technology solutions.
With expertise in various physical security technology, several companies are in a voyage for assisting clients by providing an efficient physical security solution for a better future.
To help CTOs, CIOs, and CEOs find the right Physical Security Technology solution provider, a distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and CIOReview’s editorial board has selected a list of Physical Security Technology solution providers that exhibit innovative technologies and strategies.
CIOReview has considered the vendor’s ability in building solutions and services that effectively yet economically constitute a Physical Security Technology offering, keeping in mind the factor of time-focused delivery. We present to you CIOReview’s “20 Most Promising Physical Security Technology Solution Providers – 2018.”
| Company Name | Company Description |
|---|---|
| ADT | ADT helps keep you safe and secure with its security systems, home automation, alarms and surveillance |
| Anixter [NYSE: AXE] | Supplies Network & Security Solutions, Electrical & Electronic Solutions and Utility Power Solutions |
| Assa Abloy | Provides a door opening solutions with its locks, automatic and security doors |
| Axis Communications | Offers security solutions and network products based on an open platform |
| Bosch | Supplies security, safety, communications products and systems and offer solutions and services for building security, energy efficiency and building automation |
| Cisco [NASDAQ: CSCO] | Enables people to make powerful connections with its hardware and software offerings |
| DellEMC | Provides the essential infrastructure for organizations to build their digital future, transform IT and protects their information |
| FaceTec | Provides innovative software solution for biometric authentication |
| Genetec | Provides open-platform software, hardware and cloud-based services for the physical security and public safety industry |
| Guidepost Solutions | A global team of investigators, experienced security and technology consultants, and compliance and monitoring experts providing security, investigative, compliance and monitoring leadership |
| HikVision | Supplier of video surveillance products and solutions featuring the industry’s strongest R&D workforce |
| Honeywell Security | A global manufacturer of innovative security and fire solutions for residential and commercial applications |
| IBM [NYSE: IBM] | Manufactures and markets computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology |
| Idemia | A global leader in trusted identities for an increasingly digital world |
| Kastle Systems123 | Designs, installs, operates,manages,monitors and maintains innovative integrated security solutions including videosurveillance, access control,fire and life safety, and visitor management |
| Pelco | A multi-retail business with Service Stations, Convenience Stores and Fast-food Outlets |
| Senstar Corporation | Senstar safeguardes people, places and property with the world’s largest portfolio of perimeter intrusion detection sensor |
| Tyco [NYSE: TEL] | Produce lead-acid batteries, advanced energy storage systems, building and facility management, energy efficiency, HVAC and security |
| VidSys | Provides transformational Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) and Converged Security and Information Management (CSIM) software platform |
| Vunetrix | supplies best-in-class comprehensive suite of physical security solutions to pinpoint the red flags in security devices |