Everbridge Research Reveals Critical Gaps in Active Assailant Preparedness
Event summary
- Everbridge-sponsored ASIS International research found only 39% of security professionals are highly confident in their organization's active assailant preparedness.
- Only 32% of organizations can notify all affected parties within seconds during an active assailant incident.
- More than half of respondents use AI for at least one security application, though familiarity with these tools remains limited.
- The 2026 Active Assailant Preparedness Report builds on previous studies conducted in 2020, 2023, and 2024.
The big picture
The research highlights a persistent disconnect between recognizing the risk of active assailant incidents and having the capability to respond effectively. As organizations increasingly prioritize security, the findings suggest that technology and training investments may not be keeping pace with evolving threats. The growing role of AI in security applications represents both an opportunity and a challenge for companies like Everbridge, as they seek to provide comprehensive solutions in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
What we're watching
- AI Integration
- How the pace of AI adoption in security applications will affect preparedness and response times.
- Regulatory Pressure
- Whether increasing awareness of preparedness gaps will lead to stricter regulations for organizations.
- Market Differentiation
- How Everbridge can leverage these findings to differentiate its offerings in the competitive security market.