The global market for public safety and security systems is experiencing strong growth. According to the latest analysis by market research company MarketsandMarkets, the market volume is expected to rise from 575.05 billion US dollars in 2025 to 981.84 billion US dollars by 2030. This corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3 per cent between 2025 and 2030. This dynamic development illustrates that public safety and security are increasingly being recognised as a central component of government and corporate strategies.

Increasing threats as a key growth driver

The main driver of strong market growth is the increase in terrorist attacks, security breaches and cyber attacks. Both governments and private organisations are responding to this with comprehensive investments in modern security solutions. The aim is to better protect citizens, critical infrastructure and sensitive data.

In addition to technological advances, security awareness and training are becoming increasingly important. Well-trained emergency services and employees can identify risks more quickly, assess threats more accurately and respond appropriately in an emergency. At the same time, awareness and education programmes are becoming increasingly important in promoting public understanding of dangerous situations and strengthening social resilience. The combination of technological innovation and human expertise is increasingly seen as a key factor in building resilient security systems.

Focus on protecting critical infrastructure

Within the market, the critical infrastructure security segment is showing the highest growth rate. Critical infrastructure includes essential facilities and systems such as energy and water supply, transport infrastructure, communication networks, and health and financial systems. They form the backbone of modern societies and are therefore particularly vulnerable.

A report by the US Department of Homeland Security from March 2025 highlights the need for action: more than 60 per cent of critical infrastructure operators in the United States were the target of at least one serious cyber attack in the previous year. In addition to the threat of digital attacks, the number of physical risks is also increasing, for example through sabotage, extreme weather events or natural disasters. Events such as floods and forest fires highlight the importance of both protecting infrastructure from destruction and ensuring its rapid restoration.

As a result, governments and companies are investing more heavily in technologies such as surveillance and early warning systems, intelligent sensor networks, secure communication solutions and automated response systems. Advancing urbanisation and growing dependence on digital systems mean that ensuring the functionality of critical infrastructure is treated as a national priority.

Growing importance of multimodal biometric systems

Another significant growth area in the public safety market is biometric security systems, particularly multimodal biometric methods. These systems combine multiple identification methods such as facial recognition, fingerprint analysis and iris recognition to increase the accuracy and reliability of identity verification.

In March 2025, a major US law enforcement agency began using such multimodal systems to improve identity verification and reduce misidentifications. Multimodal biometric solutions are primarily used in areas with particularly high security requirements, such as airports, border control points, government buildings and critical data centres.

Compared to conventional, unimodal systems, multimodal solutions make unauthorised access considerably more difficult, as multiple biometric features must be verified simultaneously. The advantage lies in higher recognition accuracy and a reduction in false alarms. They also enable faster identification, thereby contributing to increased efficiency in security-related processes. In view of increasing cyber threats and physical attacks, multimodal biometric systems are considered a future-proof solution for protecting people, data and infrastructure alike.

North America as the leading market

North America currently holds the largest share of the global market for public safety and security systems. The region benefits from a highly developed technological infrastructure, strong government investment and clear security policy priorities.

In February 2025, the US government announced extensive investment in the modernisation of emergency communication systems to reduce response times in the event of a crisis. In addition, there is an increased focus on artificial intelligence (AI), big data analytics and networked surveillance systems to detect threats in real time and make data-based strategic decisions.

In Canada, too, there is an increase in programmes that both train first responders and raise public awareness of security and emergency issues. At the same time, the integration of smart city technologies is playing an increasingly important role. Intelligent traffic control, sensor technology and real-time surveillance systems are increasingly being linked to security solutions in order to make urban spaces more efficient and safer.

These developments show that North America is playing a pioneering role in the implementation of integrated security strategies. Both public institutions and private actors are continuously investing in the improvement of technological and organisational security capacities.

Key market players

The market for public safety and security systems is dominated by a number of global companies. The most important players include Motorola Solutions, Cisco Systems, Siemens, Honeywell, Axis Communications, Thales, Atos, IBM, Ericsson and Eaton. These companies develop solutions in the areas of communications and network technologies, video surveillance, cybersecurity, emergency management and data analysis.

The combination of hardware, software and cloud-based services is increasingly giving rise to integrated security platforms that link various components, from access control to threat analysis. The trend is clearly moving towards interoperable systems that can be used in both public administration and the private sector.

Outlook and conclusion

The analysis shows that the global market for public safety and security systems is poised for sustained growth. The increase in global threats, the growing complexity of urban infrastructures and the digitalisation of almost all areas of life mean that security is now understood as a cross-cutting task.

In addition to investments in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation and biometrics, the development of human skills will continue to play a decisive role. Effective security strategies are based on a balance of technology, organisation and training.

The period up to 2030 will therefore depend largely on the extent to which governments, companies and research institutions work together in a coordinated manner to develop and implement holistic security solutions. One thing is clear: the public security market will continue to expand not only in size but also in strategic importance – as the foundation for protecting people, infrastructures and digital systems in an increasingly networked world.