Hybrid Cloud Takes the Spotlight: Security Leaders Embrace Flexibility & Control
Hybrid cloud adoption is on the rise as organizations crave flexibility and control in their security strategies. According to Genetec’s 2025 State of the Physical Security Report, 43% of end users see hybrid deployments as the way forward, proving that when it comes to cloud adoption, having your data cake and securing it too is the new norm.

Hot Take:
Hold onto your hats, folks, because the wild world of physical security is getting a digital makeover! With IT departments flexing their muscles and AI making a grand entrance, it’s like watching “The Avengers” but with more cloud storage and fewer capes. Genetec’s report might just be the “Infinity Gauntlet” for security nerds everywhere, snapping outdated systems into oblivion and ushering in a new era of hybrid-cloud awesomeness. Who knew security could be so… secure?
Key Points:
- Hybrid cloud adoption is on the rise, with 43% of end users opting for this approach.
- IT departments are increasingly involved in physical security decisions, with 77% of end users noting collaboration.
- AI adoption in physical security is climbing, with 37% planning to implement it in 2025.
- The report surveyed 5,696 security professionals from diverse global regions.
- Genetec emphasizes a balanced, adaptable approach to security system deployment.