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As we move forward into future, AI’s impact will continue to spread, and the ways we use the technology
will keep evolving.

The Expanding Impact of AI on Security and Video Surveillance

In the security industry, AI has transformed the efficiency and effectiveness of security solutions that go
well beyond ChatGPT and LLMs. In the world of software and cybersecurity, AI has accelerated and
ramped up threat detection to a level that was incapable of humans before. This has allowed internal
security teams to monitor, prioritize, and respond to credible threats and tackle the most pressing risks
to their infrastructure and digital assets.

In addition, physical security solutions are also taking advantage of AI to enhance protection across
physical resources or spaces and provide safety for individuals in their day-to-day lives. More and more,
organizations are using AI to analyze user data and patterns, developing user and entity behavior
analytics (UEBA). UEBA is a security strategy that uses AI and ML technologies to detect unusual
patterns or behaviors from users and devices.

So, physical security devices that monitor crowds or spaces can connect to cloud-based platforms to
identify suspicious activity with greater speed and accuracy. With wider adoption, this method could help
keep organizations, individuals, and their assets safer by detecting abnormal behaviors or risks before
they can become a significant threat.

It’s also worth noting that legacy security systems are increasingly targeted by bad actors and are growing
more vulnerable to those attackers’ threats. These outdated solutions often fail to identify and block
attacks or risks, and it does not take much for a criminal to exploit one of these systems. Organizations
must modernize or implement innovative technologies that can ensure security measures are enacted –
not just as a technical component, but also as a business strategy. Successful attacks can result in
financial loss, damage to a company’s reputation, or operational disruption, which can be quite
devastating.

The Rise of Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS)

As safety and protection become more vital in today’s world, organizations are turning to video
surveillance to monitor and manage their security. From large festival-style concerts to the outside of
hotels to Walmart employees with body cameras, companies are beginning to recognize and implement
video surveillance measures into their operations for enhanced, comprehensive protection.

Video Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) is a cloud-based recording solution that gives organizations
the ability to remotely store, manage, record, playback, and monitor video feeds through their protected
platforms, eliminating the need for expensive onsite hardware and physical storage. Modern VSaaS
providers have bolstered equipment to even the most demanding environments, which gives more peace
of mind when considering the rapid effects of climate change and needing long-lasting security camera
solutions.

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