A rise in high-tech security reflects an increase in precautionary tendencies
Implications - In an age of increased digital technology, methods of crime and theft are subsequently taking a more high-tech approach, prompting consumers to turn to similar digital techniques to install preventative measures. Digital security systems allow consumers to merge their convenient devices with methods of surveillance. High-tech surveillance reflects a rise in paranoia with consumers; as their information becomes more public, the risk becomes higher.
Trend Themes
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Behavioral Biometrics — The rise in digital crimes and thefts have led to the development of BioCatch's software, which builds a comprehensive profile of the gadget's user through their behavioral patterns. This trend encourages the development of other technologies that use behavioral biometrics to provide discreet, accurate and hassle-free security systems.
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Smart Home Automation — The Webee is an example of smart home automation technologies that communicate and control home appliances.' Boss' device syncs wireless connectivity throughout your home. This trend promotes the development of more advanced and intuitive home automation systems to manage homes seamlessly.
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Mobile Key Technology — OKIDOKEYS uses smart key locks that can be opened using your smartphone. This trend encourages more secure, simple and practical mobile key technologies that guarantee the safety and security of houses and other valuables.
Industry Implications
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Cybersecurity Industry — Behavioral biometrics is fundamentally an advanced form of cybersecurity technology that yields both security and privacy solutions, making it an industry that is highly relevant to the development of behavioral biometric systems.
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Home Automation Industry — Since the Webee is an iteration of home automation technology that learns from gestures, it aligns with the home automation industry that provides a wide array of home automation devices to make living more comfortable.
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Smart Lock Industry — The OKIDOKEYS and its type are part of the smart lock industry that manufactures top-notch and convenient locking technologies, and encourage growth in the industry with more secure, practical and simple designs.
