Industry Security Trends & How We Help | IGO Security Group

Industry Security Trends & How We Help

Security risks are rising across every sector. Here are the most alarming statistics facing organizations like yours—and how IGO Security Group can help you close the gaps before disaster strikes.

Biotech & Life Sciences

  • 80% of IP theft in biotech involves insiders or former employees.
  • Average data breach cost: $5.9 million—highest in any sector.
  • Foreign economic espionage targeting biotech has increased 1,300% since 2020.
  • 65% of life sciences firms experienced a security incident in the past 2 years.
How We Help: We design and implement robust access control systems, insider threat programs, and security policies tailored for biotech environments. Our services help you protect intellectual property, meet regulatory standards, and reduce the risk of insider-driven breaches or espionage.

Healthcare Clinics & Medical Offices

  • 73% of workplace violence occurs in healthcare settings.
  • 97% of nurses witnessed workplace violence in the past 2 years.
  • 40% of healthcare workers experienced a violent incident in the last 2 years.
  • Only 47% of violent incidents are reported to employers.
How We Help: We develop emergency response plans, workplace violence prevention strategies, and train your staff in de-escalation and incident reporting. Our tailored policies and drills help reduce incident rates, improve staff confidence, and support compliance with healthcare regulations.

Faith-Based Organizations

  • 93% of faith-based organizations are vulnerable to targeted violence.
  • 72% lack comprehensive emergency response plans.
  • 65% have inadequate access control measures.
  • FBI: 89% increase in active shooter events at houses of worship (2019–2023).
How We Help: We conduct risk assessments, develop grant-ready emergency and security plans, and implement access control solutions. Our expertise helps you secure federal funding, protect your congregation, and prepare for emergencies.

Private Schools & Educational Institutions

  • 67% of schools reported violent incidents in 2021-22.
  • 61% reported physical attacks or fights.
  • 20% of students report being bullied at school.
  • 300% increase in violent incidents since 2016-2017.
How We Help: We create and test emergency operations plans, lockdown and reunification protocols, and conduct staff/student training. Our approach improves response times, reduces incidents, and helps foster a safer school environment.

Property Management Companies

  • 80% of property damage occurs at unoccupied buildings.
  • 93.3% of property managers experienced fraud attempts last year.
  • 70% report increased concern about physical security.
  • 65% lack adequate after-hours security measures.
How We Help: We standardize access control and surveillance across your portfolio, implement visitor management systems, and develop after-hours security protocols to reduce incidents, liability, and insurance costs.

Mid-Sized Technology Companies

  • 65% of tech firms experienced a physical or insider security incident in the past 2 years.
  • 93% of company networks can be penetrated.
  • 82% report a shortage of security skills.
  • 60% increase in insider threat incidents.
How We Help: We implement physical security and insider threat programs, conduct vulnerability assessments, and provide executive advisory services to help you safeguard assets, people, and intellectual property.

Nonprofits & Human Services

  • 68% of nonprofits lack formal security policies.
  • Organizations without plans take 6.8x longer to recover after a major incident.
  • 57% higher closure rates for nonprofits without emergency plans after crises.
  • $214,000 average loss from a single incident—enough to threaten program continuity.
How We Help: We develop and implement security policies, emergency plans, and staff training tailored for nonprofits. Our services help you protect your mission, people, and funding—without the cost of a full-time security department.