Security Systems: The changing trends

Our society has different elements, some white collar people who pay their taxes, do the right thing and live by their conscience and then there are some that are just the opposite. An endless tussle between the two sides has continued over the ages since time immemorial. This may seem like an exaggeration, but if you broaden your horizon and look back into the pages of history, you will realize that security systems have been an intricate need of our society ever since the human civilization began.

During the times of kings and kingdoms, we used to have human guards and arcane security systems, used by kings and rich merchants to defend their wealth and precious items. These days, we have ultra modern locking systems with bio-metric analyses to keep our assets safe. The methods and techniques behind these security systems have changed over the years but the core ideology remains the same i.e. saving critical assets of individuals from any kind of threat.

Looking deeper into the scenario, we realize that the scope of security systems has always been there in human life and has only increased with each passing century. The presence of technology in day to day life of people has increased the need of security systems even more. Be it a CEO of a company or a peon of a local government office, everyone needs some or the other kind of security system directly or indirectly. Not only do banks and corporate honchos want better security systems, the common man living next door is also in need of the same to repose peacefully. From a need of the elite and rich, security systems are now required at homes, at offices and even for our personal computer. Hence, we can clearly see that the need to preserve information and wealth has only increased with time.

Billion of dollars are spent by various enterprises that are involved in security business to provide security and safety solutions to prospective customers. Any business that we see out there, is in need of a security system at some or the other level. Banks, corporate houses, hotels, retail shops – you name it and rest assured that it is relying on a security system to safe guard its interests.

The future bodes ominous times for the security system providers as more and more people require these systems on regular basis. The development of security systems is has been an endless process with each half (the good and the bad) trying to outwit the other in this game of wits. Whenever, any new technology comes into picture, so does a new loophole. This silent has been going on for centuries and it seems like it will go on like this till the time human greed is not met.

Posted on Friday, June 25th, 2010 by editor

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Every 14.6 seconds, a burglary takes place in the US. ±
Average loss per burglary: $1,725. ±
Homes without security systems are about three times as likely to be broken into than homes with security systems. ±
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± Washington Post, 2007 (link)