# Preventative Tech A rise in high-tech security reflects an increase in precautionary tendencies. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 23, 2014, updated Apr 9, 2014 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/digital-surveillance ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.6/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Preventative Tech trend? **Preventative Tech:** 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 17, 2013 to Feb 2, 2014 - Published: Mar 23, 2014 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Preventative Tech trend ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ## What the Preventative Tech trend means for industry ### For 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. ### For 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. ### For 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. ## Trend signals for Preventative Tech Trend score 2.6 out of 10, from popularity 42%, activity 30%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 42% - Activity: 30% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Preventative Tech trend 5 featured examples from May 17, 2013 to Feb 2, 2014. - [Programmable Panoramic Home Security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piper-home-security): The Piper Home Security System is Specific to you (Category: Tech) Implication: Developing new technologies and features like panoramic video and home automation can provide a competitive edge for home security companies. - [Self-Programming Home Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-communication-systems): The Webee is the First Smart System That Programs Your Home (Category: Tech) Implication: The Webee is a disruptive innovation that is revolutionizing the smart home technology industry by offering a self-programming, all-in-one hub that can control a wide variety of h… - [Habit-Based Theft Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theft-detectors): The 'BioCatch' Software Secures Devices Through Mannerisms (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies that specialize in cybersecurity should explore developing behavioral biometric-based security systems as a new and innovative approach to securing devices from unauthor… - [Wireless App-Controlled Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simplicam-wifi-camera): The Simplicam WiFi Camera Was Revealed at 2014 CES (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing integrated home security systems that utilize wireless app-controlled cameras for enhanced surveillance. - [Convenient Smart Key Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-key-locks): The OKIDOKEYS are App-Controlled Key Cards That Unlock Your Doors (Category: Tech) Implication: The OKIDOKEYS smart key locks are disrupting the home security industry by providing a more convenient and secure way to lock and unlock homes with a mobile device. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)