Assessing the impact of security research from different perspectives will ensure that the security industry is producing products and services in line with society's actual needs.
There is no doubt that security needs are increasing worldwide. However, it is important to ensure that the security industry is producing solutions that meet citizens' needs, and that research in the field is channelled with this premise in mind. This was the aim of the EU-funded project ASSERT (Assessing security research: Tools and methodologies to measure societal impact).
Further details: Smart security research for top security solutions