Archive for April 2019
At the Center of It All
Following a set of best practices can lead to a more effective GSOC There recently has been a renewed focus on the heart of an organization’s security posture – the global security operations center (GSOC). Gone are the days when the GSOC was an afterthought on the road to securing a space. Today’s GSOCs are…
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Artificial Intelligence, Real Security
AI has the potential to enhance multiple components of security systems When considering the challenges of ensuring life safety, improving physical security and increasing employee and contractor accountability, there are more options available than ever before. It is important to develop a comprehensive plan that includes layers of protection and utilizes the appropriate technology to…
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SIA New Member Profile: Morse Watchmans Incorporated
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Morse Watchmans Incorporated, is a leading provider of key control, key security and key and asset management solutions. The company – whose key management systems can be custom tailored to meet customers’ key and asset management needs and expanded and reconfigured as those needs change – is headquartered in…
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U.S. Department of Justice Accepting 2019 School Security Grant Applications
The School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) is currently accepting school safety and security grants provided by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Applications are being accepted through May 31 for 2019 grants. The SVPP was created by the STOP School Violence Act enacted in 2018. DOJ also released analysis of the 91 grant awards made…
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SIA New Member Profile: fireNspec
fireNspec, a new SIA member company, is an app and mobile, cost-effective and efficient inspection software solution whose dynamic template architecture allows for inspections and reports to be created to meet companies’ requirements while monitoring progress in real time. fireNspec is headquartered in Cypress, Texas, with an additional office in San Rafael, California. SIA spoke…
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2019 SIA New Product Showcase Awards
IPVideo Corporation took the top honors in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products at ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2019 winners of the SIA New Product Showcase Awards, the flagship awards program at ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among the…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2019 Executive Committee, Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
SIA announced the new board and executive committee members at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting at ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its 2019 executive committee and welcomed five new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, during ISC West 2019 in…
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SIA New Member Profile: Arcules
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Arcules was created to reinvent the video monitoring industry with video cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to better optimize business decisions and make the world a safer place. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California. SIA spoke with Andreas Pettersson, CEO of Arcules, about the company, the security…
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A Solution to Funding Security Needs of American Airports
While many assume U.S. airports are funded primarily through taxpayer dollars, the truth is that it is a combination of local user-fees called the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) and airport-generated revenue from tenant rents and fees, in addition to federal grants through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. Airports often turn to capital markets…
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SIA Explores Drones, Robots and Counter-Drone Systems at ISC West
With drones and ground-based robots (along with counter-drone systems) becoming a growing part of the security industry, ISC West – April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada – will once again dedicate a portion of the show floor to the Unmanned Security Expo. This year’s expo will feature exhibits (of course), technology demonstrations (watch an early…
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