Trends related to privacy, government regulations, AI, and public safety present new opportunities for business owners, according to this year’s findings
AUSTIN, Texas–Brivo, the global leader in cloud-native physical security, today released 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026.
A resource for business leaders, security professionals, and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis, and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety, and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection and deterrence of threats, criminal activity, and other security concerns.
The seven trends are:
- Cloud-based AI is now the default, not the exception
- Enterprise cloud adoption reaches a tipping point
- Regulation grows as a foundational business reality
- Privacy and PII protection become the operational standard
- Incidence response gives way to active readiness
- Gun detection emerges as a critical feature
- Parking becomes a key operational driver
“2026 is a turning point, as the majority of enterprise businesses start the move to cloud-native security,” said Dean Drako, CEO of Brivo. “Whether you’re new to cloud-native security or not, this year’s trends report provides a blueprint for businesses that want to build a truly secure, resilient, and operationally optimized business.”
Download the free 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance report here.
