Brivo, a global company in cloud-native physical security, released 2026 Trends in Video Surveillance. The report identifies the seven trends that will directly impact businesses worldwide in 2026.

A resource for business leaders, security professionals and IT managers, the 2026 Trends report provides information, analysis and tips about privacy protection, expanding regulations, public safety and how AI-enhanced video surveillance has profoundly improved the detection and deterrence of threats, criminal activity and other security concerns. 

The seven trends are: 

• Cloud-based AI is now the default, not the exception
• Enterprise cloud adoption reaches a tipping point
• Regulation grows as a foundational business reality
• Privacy and PII protection become the operational standard
• Incidence response gives way to active readiness
• Gun detection emerges as a critical feature
• Parking becomes a key operational driver

“2026 is a turning point, as the majority of enterprise businesses start the move to cloud-native security,” said Dean Drako, CEO, Brivo. “Whether you’re new to cloud-native security or not, this year’s trends report provides a blueprint for businesses that want to build a truly secure, resilient, and operationally optimized business.”