In today’s evolving threat landscape, organizations across Canada face growing security challenges — from strained public law enforcement to increasingly complex risks. The Global Security Barometer 2025, released by the International Security Ligue, delivers a timely and urgent message: the global security industry must evolve, collaborate, and lead with a forward-thinking mindset.
At LiveSecure, we treat these insights with urgency. As a trusted provider of integrated security services across Canada, we see ourselves not just as a private security company but as a partner in public safety, infrastructure resilience, and risk management. The findings confirm what we experience on the ground — and highlight why our model of professional, well-trained personnel and collaborative strategies remains more relevant than ever.
1. A Call for Unified Security Strategies
The report makes it clear: security can no longer operate in silos. Canadian businesses and institutions must build risk-aware cultures, improve communication between departments, and foster collaboration between public law enforcement and private security providers.
LiveSecure supports this shift. We build integrated, tech-supported security plans that combine front-line personnel with real-time intelligence and data-driven assessments. Whether securing corporate offices, public infrastructure, or commercial sites, we partner with clients to design layered solutions that adjust to emerging threats.
2. Trust in Private Security Must Be Earned and Maintained
One of the more sobering findings is the wide disparity in how private security officers are perceived globally. While countries like India show high levels of trust, others — including developed markets — fall below global averages. This underlines a challenge familiar in Canada: public trust in private security is vital but fragile.
At LiveSecure, professionalism is the foundation of trust. We invest heavily in training, certification, and continuous development, ensuring our officers are not only licensed but also equipped to represent our clients with integrity and capability. We believe that every uniformed officer on patrol is an ambassador — for both the client and the private security profession.
3. Cooperation with Law Enforcement is Crucial
With police resources stretched thin across many jurisdictions — including here in Canada — public law enforcement alone cannot shoulder the full burden of community safety. The report advocates for a shared security model where private providers take on complementary roles.
LiveSecure has long believed in the power of public-private partnerships. Whether through information-sharing, emergency response coordination, or neighbourhood patrol augmentation, our teams work with, not around, local authorities. In communities facing increased disorder, homelessness, and minor criminal activity, LiveSecure provides a responsible, responsive presence that supports — rather than replaces — law enforcement efforts.
4. The Urgent Need for Better Risk Awareness
Perhaps one of the most striking findings is this: globally, most organizations are only two-thirds along the way to truly understanding their security risk environments.
We see this in Canada, too — especially among medium-sized enterprises and public institutions that may lack dedicated security leadership. That’s why LiveSecure provides more than manpower. We offer consultation, audits, threat assessments, and real-time risk analysis, helping clients move from a reactive posture to proactive protection.
We also echo the recommendation for businesses to consider geopolitical, economic, and cyber dimensions when developing security strategies. Our integrated services allow clients to take a holistic approach to protection, with contingency planning for everything from political unrest to local criminal activity.
5. Raising the Bar, Together
The report identifies a core tension in the industry: quality vs. cost. Too often, procurement decisions favour price over professionalism — resulting in subpar services, poor retention, and weak public perception.
LiveSecure has chosen a different path. We compete on quality, not just cost. We are proud to offer security solutions that prioritize training, accountability, and consistency — because safety should never be compromised by budget shortcuts.
The Future of Security is Collaborative, Integrated, and Proactive
The message from the latest findings is clear: the future of security requires action now. We are ready — not just to meet these challenges, but to help Canadian businesses lead the way in building safer communities, resilient infrastructure, and trusted partnerships.
Security isn’t a standalone service. It’s a shared responsibility. Let’s secure it, together.
