Archive for February 2020
What NIST Data Shows About Facial Recognition and Demographics
In December 2019, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the most comprehensive report to date on the performance of facial recognition algorithms – the core component of facial recognition technology – across race, gender and other demographic groups. The most significant takeaway from the NIST report is that it confirms current facial…
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Security Industry Association Names SIA RISE Steering Committee as 2020 Chairman’s Award Winner
Leadership of the SIA RISE community, which fosters the careers of young security professionals, will be honored at The Advance at ISC West 2020. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected the SIA RISE Steering Committee as the 2020 recipient of the SIA Chairman’s Award, which recognizes SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering…
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ISC West Session Preview: Protecting Physical Security Systems From Cyber and Human Threats
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. Are you a system owner or practitioner concerned about cyberattacks creating and event where after its discovered that it was your area or domain was a contributing factor? On March 18 at ISC West 2020, we will walk through…
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SIA Testifies on Facial Recognition Before New Jersey Assembly
As part of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) advocacy work on the issue of facial recognition, Drake Jamali, SIA’s manager of government relations, testified on Feb. 3 before the New Jersey Assembly of Legislators’ Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology. Jamali’s testimony to the committee, led by Chairman Andrew Zwicker and Vice-Chair Linda Carter, provided…
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ISC West Session Preview: Governance – The Glass Ceiling of Your Security Program Improvement Initiative
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. I’ve been complaining about cybersecurity in the physical security industry for over 10 years. I’ve been brushed off, been called out for asking questions and even endured threats of lawsuits and had to seek legal counsel – just for…
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ISC West Session Preview: The Promise of OSDP
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. ISC West 2020 is around the corner, and with our SIA Education@ISC session, my co-presenter Tony Diodato of Cypress Integration Solutions and I are excited to have the opportunity to talk with all of you about The Promise of…
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ISC West Unveils SIA Education@ISC Program Focused on Today’s Biggest Converged Security Issues
Due to the cancellation of the in-person ISC West 2020 event, this information is no longer accurate. Current information on ISC West’s planned virtual event, including education sessions and keynotes, is available on the ISC West website. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – ISC West, the largest converged security event in the United States, today introduces the…
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Security Industry Association Selects ASSA ABLOY as 2020 Member of the Year
ASSA ABLOY will be honored at The Advance 2020 for its impressive leadership efforts, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named ASSA ABLOY as the recipient of the 2020 Member of the Year Award, which honors SIA member companies that have shown noteworthy…
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SIA Member Profile: Bullistic Barriers LLC
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Bullistic Barriers LLC has developed a patent-pending bullet-resistant fence that absorbs the energy of AK-47 bullets, with a surface strategically designed to minimize ricochet. The company is headquartered in Gap, Pennsylvania, and its product – which will be launched at ISC West and AFA West – is also rated…
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Security Industry Association Names Janet Fenner as Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
Fenner, a SIA Board of Directors member, committee chair and dedicated SIA volunteer, will be honored at The Advance at ISC West 2020. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Janet Fenner as the 2020 recipient of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts…
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