Sentiments around the security industry suggest a strong 2024 lies ahead, according to results from the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Market Index.

The SIA Security Market Index is a bimonthly measure of confidence that is based on a survey of industry leaders.

The November-December edition of the Index asked how respondents are expecting their businesses to perform next year. Nearly half (46 percent) said they are projecting growth of at least 7.5 percent, and more than three out of five (61 percent) anticipate growth of 5 percent or more.

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When asked about current conditions at their company, 85 percent of respondents described them positively, with 29 percent saying they are “excellent” and 56 percent saying they are “good.”

While the security sector is healthy, some survey participants did note concerns about the overall economy and the potential impact of geopolitical crises and budget clashes in Washington, D.C.

The survey was conducted in early November, a few days before ISC East. The expo and conference in New York provided additional signs of robustness in the industry, with attendance increasing 25 percent over the 2022 level.

“Data from the Security Market Index and from ISC East show that the security industry is ending 2023 the same way it started it — with strong upward momentum,” SIA Board of Directors Chair James Rothstein said. “We are excited to work with our members to continue to advance the industry in the coming year.”

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