Public safety and security refer to the welfare and protection of the public from physical and cyber threats.
Public safety and security refer to the welfare and protection of the public from physical and cyber threats. Public safety and security solutions help avert and minimize the impact of terrorist attacks, cyberattacks, and natural disasters on the economy. Most states worldwide have public safety departments and agencies whose primary responsibility is to deploy public safety and security solutions to protect the public and limit the effects of criminal attacks and natural calamities. Citizens usually depend on the government and public departments for their day-to-day requirements. They have started demanding effective response from public safety agencies to all crises. Public safety and security solutions, such as critical communication networks, can provide a secure network for the agencies to get accurate information about a crisis and enhance response time. Public safety agencies increasingly depend on surveillance systems to help safeguard critical assets and the lives of citizens. In August 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, a city in the UAE, introduced Al-powered traffic cameras to revolutionize road safety and security. These cameras use advanced technology to analyze data and predict potential incidents, With the aim of improving road safety, reducing crime, and enhancing emergency response times. The cameras are part of the emirate's 'Safe City initiative. The risk of terrorist attacks has increased public safety and security' spending Illegal arms and drug trafficking and immigration have led to heightened border and seaport security, which has given rise to the demand for screening and scanning video surveillance, biometrics and authentication systems. Governments worldwide make policy and regulatory changes to enhance cyber and physical security at critical infrastructures. Today, cyberattacks are approaching an unprecedented level of sophistication, and the industry is seeing a rapid increase in cyber espionage and cybercrimes targeting public identities. Advanced next-generation public safety and security solutions are helping to protect public and private infrastructure. This will save trillions of dollars globally in the coming years. According to an article Published by Hitachi, Middle Eastern countries are heavily investing in cutting-edge security systems to build connected cities and attract future business, driven by large budgets and strong political support. Emerging economies like Brazil, India, and China are also investing in developing cities and modern security systems, benefiting from fewer legacy constraints and more affordable, advanced technologies.
Public safety and security market to witness significant growth during forecast period
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public safety and security market has been segmented by offering (solutions and services), deployment mode, application, and region. The solutions segment includes critical communication (land mobile radio, broadband push to talk, satellite communication), C2/C41SR systems, biometric security and authentication systems (fingerprint recognition, facial recognition, iris recognition , voice recognition), surveillance systems (video surveillance, audio Surveillance, sensor-based surveillance), scanning and screening system (x-ray imaging, metal , explosives detection), emergency and disaster management (public address and general alarm, backup and recovery system), and cybersecurity (network security, endpoint and 10T security, application security). The professional services segment includes design and consulting implementation, training and education, and support and maintenance. The deployment mode segment includes on-premises and cloud deployments. The application segment comprises homeland security (law enforcement and intelligence agencies border security, financial institutes, residential security), emergency services (medical service, firefighting services, disaster management), critical infrastructure security (energy and power, critical manufacturing water and wastewater systems), and transportation systems [by modes (airways, railways), by use eases (traffic management, parking management, subways and tunnel management)]. The major regions considered for this are North America. Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America is estimated to have the largest market size in 2024. During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region in the global public safety and security market. as the region is witnessing advanced and dynamic adoption of new technologies. It has always been a lucrative market for public safety and security solutions and associated services vendors.
The figure above highlights the global public safety and security market size and YOY growth rate from 2023 to 2029. The public safety and security' market size was estimated to grow to USD 520.89 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 878.22 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 11.0% during the forecast period. This growth is fuelled by the rising number of terror attacks, increasing investment in public safety measures for smart cities, the growing trend of 10T in public safety, and increasing criminal activities.
Security spending in the Asia Pacific region is rising with the growing intensity of various threats. For example, India, Japan, and Singapore have, each in their turn, established new national cyber-security policies against sophisticated threats. Increasing terrorist and cyberattacks have driven countries like India, China, Australia, Malaysia, and Singapore towards the adoption of advanced public safety and security systems. Extensive surveillance and heightened perimeter systems are the options China can tum to in the pursuit of security in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Due to the rapid urbanization in this region, the primary technologies that will be in demand are sophisticated surveillance, crowd management, and emergency response technologies. Besides, rising crime rates and economic growth help law enforcement and security infrastructure spending. Disasters are quite common in the Asia Pacific region, so the compulsion toward disaster preparedness solutions is increasing. The ongoing massive infrastructure projects open opportunities for further security improvements in protecting airports, ports, and critical infrastructure. Governments are investing a lot in public safety and advanced technology and training, but the challenge now is to balance it with data privacy concerns. Smart city initiatives with complex security systems and traffic management are on the evolutionary path, with a thrust on cybersecurity due to growing digital dependencies. Improved border security and revamped emergency response services raise concerns regarding mitigating security threats of varied dimensions in this region.
Asia Pacific- Market drivers
- Increased crimes, such as cybercrime and heinous crimes, result in ever-increasing spending for public safety and security' measures to protect people and property.
- The explosion of urban centers in Pacific demands more public Safety measures to better management
- Government policies and regulations are strongly skewed towards enhancing public safety and spurring investment in security' infrastructure and technology.
- The growth of smart cities encourages the adoption of integrated security solutions with advanced technology to improve public safety in the growing cyber threats and increased public awareness about safety call for sophisticated security solutions and robust cybersecurity frameworks.
Emergence of big data analytics in public safety and security
The pace of technological innovation is accelerating every year. Connected devices generate enormous amounts of information to provide actionable insights to protect critical infrastructure from attacks. Data analytics is the process of analyzing historical data to gain valuable insights. Big data analytics involves analyzing huge amounts of structured or unstructured data. Such data generated from various security' devices are first cleaned and managed to support pattern recognition and anomaly identification; this can help public safety organizations and security officers understand the suspect in a crime and easily prevent further crimes. Advanced big data analytics capabilities are now integrated with CCTV surveillance systems to improve crime response times. According to an article published by KOVA Corporation in 2024, big data analytics allows public safety agencies to analyze large datasets to identify trends and patterns, which can be used to track criminals, predict crime, and improve cybersecurity.
Adoption of cloud computing technologies in public safety industry
Cloud computing technologies are shaping the public safety and security market. Many data are generated from various technological sources, such as surveillance systems, body-worn cameras, communication systems, and social media. Public safety agencies incorporate cloud capabilities to quickly collect and leverage this data during natural disasters and critical incidents while investigating criminal cases. According to an article published by Sapizon Technologies in March 2023, cloud computing empowers the public sector with efficient data management, accessible citizen services, cost savings, and adaptability to evolving needs. The article also states that cloud computing enhances public sector security through features like disaster recovery, access control, and data encryption.