Security Report Highlighted Missing Cyber Features
A survey of 561 professionals revealed a rise in concerns regarding cybersecurity gaps in access control systems.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Mercury Security published its 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report, showing that 32 percent of security professionals now report missing critical cybersecurity features. This represents an 11-point increase in such reports compared to 2025 findings.
Why it matters
Organizations are increasingly pressured to modernize infrastructure to meet evolving security requirements while attempting to protect legacy technology investments. These findings highlight the widening gap between current system capabilities and the needs of modern security administrators.
Among the 561 professionals surveyed, 69 percent identified interoperability as a critical procurement factor. Additionally, 80 percent of respondents stated that AI and automation have become more difficult to manage over the past three years.
The players
Mercury Security
This organization is a provider of access control technology that periodically researches industry trends and security standards.
The details
The report indicates that 56 percent of respondents now cite cloud connectivity as a top purchase driver, though only 41 percent currently utilize cloud-enabled controllers. Furthermore, 60 percent of professionals identified facial recognition as a relevant use case impacting their physical access control decisions.
Timeline
2025 served as the comparison baseline for cybersecurity features and cloud data.
Early 2026 was the period during which Mercury Security conducted its survey.
2026 saw the official release of the Trends in Access Controllers Report.
The Tech Race
The 2026 Trends in Access Controllers Report highlights a broader shift in digital infrastructure management as organizations struggle to balance advanced automation with foundational security requirements. This reflects a transition where legacy system limitations are increasingly challenged by the rapid adoption of cloud and AI-integrated tools.
Users may encounter increased requirements for system updates as organizations work to close security gaps and integrate new cloud-enabled technologies. Professionals should expect a steeper learning curve as AI and automation tools become standard in access control management.
The takeaway
As security requirements evolve, organizations must prioritize interoperability and cybersecurity parity when selecting new access controllers. Companies failing to address these gaps risk technical debt while trying to implement complex features like facial recognition or behavioral analysis.
Further reading
For more on the current landscape of digital protection, visit our Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Manila times.
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