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Top 10 Physical Security Priorities for 2025: What Businesses Are Investing In, And Why

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Written by David Brayfield

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March 27, 2025

According to new industry research, these are the top three physical security solutions UK professionals are prioritising in 2025 – and they reveal a significant shift in mindset: Businesses are moving away from passive monitoring and towards proactive protection.
Access Control Systems feature heavily in the list
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Access Control, Cameras and Incident Management Matter The Most

The security landscape is changing fast as we head further into the year. Technology is advancing, risks are evolving, and expectations around resilience and readiness have never been higher.

The latest market data, released before the Total Security Summit on March 24, surveyed UK security professionals on their planned investments for 2025 and beyond. The result? A clear picture of where the industry is heading and what organisations need to stay ahead.

“Unsurprisingly, access control and cameras remain at the top – these form the backbone of most modern security setups. But what’s further down the list tells us something even more crucial.”
David Brayfield, Managing Director

The 10 Most In-Demand Security Solutions for 2025:

  1. Access Control
  2. Cameras
  3. Incident Management
  4. Visitor ID Systems
  5. Facial Recognition
  6. Alarm Systems
  7. Artificial Intelligence
  8. CCTV Maintenance
  9. Risk Assessment
  10. Security Training & Education

Why This Matters

The growing inclusion of AI, Risk Assessment, and Security Training in the top 10 signals a fundamental change in business needs. Security is no longer just about the tools you have installed – it’s about how those tools integrate, how teams respond in real time, and how prepared an organisation is to handle evolving threats.

In short, physical security is becoming smarter, more connected, and more people-focused.

At IPS, this is precisely the direction we’ve been moving in with our clients. Yes, we deliver and maintain cutting-edge systems, but we also help businesses think strategically about protecting their environments, assets, and people.

Whether installing advanced access control systems, designing integrated camera networks, or helping you build a response plan, security should be active, not reactive.

Final Thinking

As a trusted fire and security provider, we encourage every business to reflect on this list and ask: Where are we investing? Are we doing enough to keep pace with the changing threat landscape?

If you’re not sure or want to explore how your systems could evolve, we’re here to help. Call the team for free advice or if you have a project in mind, get a free quote.

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