Security & Protection
This sector provides the products and personnel needed to safeguard assets, including electronic alarm systems, armored cash transport, and manned guard services.
Why it exists
Security & protection services exist to safeguard people, property, and data across corporate, public, and industrial environments.
Why it’s necessary
As physical and cyber threats grow, organizations require continuous protection that blends technology, monitoring, and trained personnel.
Key components
Guarding & physical security
Alarm systems & access control
Cybersecurity monitoring
Crisis & risk management
How to evaluate businesses
Recurring contract value, incident response effectiveness, technology integration, and labor costs shape profitability. Switching costs are high when security protocols are embedded deeply into client operations.
How the industry could be improved
Automation, drone surveillance, AI threat detection, integrated access systems, and hybrid human-machine monitoring could reduce labor reliance and dramatically increase response speed.