Threat and Risk Landscapes Are Evolving
Criminals adapt quickly and so must the security industry, we all need to focus on anticipating future threats
By HE. Khalifa Ibrahim Al Saleis,
CEO, SIRA
In the past the security industry across the globe has been reactive, for instance, if a crime/incident has taken place, we add countermeasures to stop this recurring. Criminals adapt quickly and so must the security industry, we all need to focus on anticipating future threats. In this digital world, crime now has no geographical boundaries and we all must start thinking outside the box and look further into the future for the protection of critical infrastructure, assets, and data. As SIRA’s mission is to prepare the future landscapes and develop strategic and institutional plans, we have been working closely with other government agencies and international bodies sharing intelligence and expertise to ensure it has a positive impact on Dubai’s security landscape.
The Future of Security
The past couple of years have been very difficult for several reasons, the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the cost-of-living crisis. However, the security industry is going well beyond the physical security arena as it continues to innovate and move into 2023 and will continue at some pace. Whether it’s Artificial Intelligence, machine learning or deep learning automation Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still the biggest buzzword and the future of security for many years to come, not only will these systems provide the security levels for today, but they will also start to provide businesses and police forces more usable data to help with tracking or even eventually predicting crime. The wide range of analytics available from smoke detection to people tracking this technology will ultimately help security managers and operators make more informed decisions.
In this digital world, crime now has no geographical boundaries and we all must start thinking outside the box and look further into the future for the protection of critical infrastructure, assets, and data
As the Security Industry Regulation Agency’s main aim/goal is to maintain Dubai’s reputation as one of the safest cities in the world, we are constantly reviewing new technology that will help in the prevention of crime bringing together physical security and information security, rather than having separate systems and strategies and will continually review the legislation in line with new technology.
Keeping up with new technology is one thing, how this technology can help the client is another matter entirely. Not all companies and businesses are the same and although the systems come with all the latest features, will they be used for the benefit that is intended?
Intersec 2023 is an ideal platform for all security professionals to network, engage, and review all the latest technology from the leading manufacturers worldwide, to understand fully your requirements and what systems are best for today and of course the future.
Our aim is that SIRA will develop further as a local agency with global capabilities, energy, and influence. Backed by our Government, Dubai society and business have the ability to use their knowledge and creative power to lead the world by example, in security practice.
