SILVER SPRING, Md. — Confidence among security industry leaders climbed to the same level recorded earlier in 2025, according to results of the July–August Security Market Index survey by the Security Industry Association. The overall positive rating of 81% ties the high mark set in the January–February poll.
Twenty-eight percent of participants described current conditions as “excellent,” and 53% rated them “good.”
“SIA is proud to see the ongoing resilience of the security industry,” says Scott Dunn, SIA board of directors chairman. “In the face of significant tariff challenges, manufacturers, integrators and others continue to thrive through innovation and a commitment to supporting security and life safety throughout our communities.”
Devised by the Security Industry Association, the Security Market Index runs a bimonthly poll asking executives to rate current conditions and expectations in areas ranging from staffing to sales. The goal is to capture shifting sentiment across six business measures:
- Number of employees or hours worked
- Product production or service output
- Product or service sales
Key themes in this edition include:
- Growth projections for the next three months by security firms
- A slowdown in job expansion amid a strengthening economy
- Industry perspectives on the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
The survey gathered input from a cross section of SIA members, including manufacturers, integrators and service providers.
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