Archive for November 2017
The Compelling Case for Unifying IT and Physical Security
Most organizations today follow the official plan. They have their building and critical rooms secured with electronic access control, digital video and security intercoms; their IT network secured with a…
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Member Benefit Spotlight: Discounted Pricing on Security Project Management Training Seminars
As a SIA member, you can enjoy the benefit of discounted pricing on Security Project Management (SPM) Training Seminars produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA) — a savings of…
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Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly Reflects on Public Safety Tech Trends
Police departments across the United States will expand their use of drones in the coming years, predicted Ray Kelly, former commissioner of the New York Police Department, during a keynote…
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SIA Honors Night Salutes Accomplishments in the Security Industry
SIA Honors Night celebrated significant accomplishments in the security industry with a slate of awards during a festive dinner presentation in New York City on Wednesday night. (See all photos…
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Exploring Drones as Threat or Asset at ISC East
In January 2015, a federal employee unintentionally crashed a small drone onto the White House lawn in the late hours of the night. The employee, a scientist with the National…
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Big Data and Privacy for Physical Security
Big data and privacy are two interrelated subjects that have not warranted much attention in physical security, until now. Both subjects are about to become of strategic importance to security,…
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SIA Applauds Enactment of Power and Security Systems Act
Association led a yearlong effort to preserve an important provision in federal energy efficiency requirements critical to the operation of security systems. Silver Spring, Md. —President Donald Trump recently signed…
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Strong Networking Turnout for SIAThere! Philadelphia
Members of the Security Industry Association (SIA) along with friends and colleagues gathered for a complimentary networking happy hour at the Pyramid Club on Market Street in Philadelphia on Wednesday.…
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Weighing the Effectiveness of Homeland Security Science and Technology
SIA’s Jake Parker testified before a panel of the House Homeland Security Committee on Nov, 7, 2017. Collaboration is strong between the security industry and the Department of Homeland Security…
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The Most Important Association Software
Some people might ask, “Why is a piece of software managing customer information relevant to me as a member?” Well, an Association Management System, also known as the AMS, is…
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