Archive for October 2022
Proactive Proactivity in Security…and Why It’s Not Redundant
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of blogs, articles and videos containing helpful tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Chair John Deskurakis – chief product security officer at Carrier – learn about the key…
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SIA New Member Profile: cohesionIB, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member cohesionIB, Inc., delivers intelligence to commercial real estate (CRE) properties to increase asset value, delivering a unified software platform for data, operations and experience. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves customers in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts and California. SIA spoke with Nik Patel, chief…
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Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security
On Nov. 8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in securing their assets and protecting their staff and patrons. During this next offering in the SIA Vertical Insights Symposium series, experts from the retail and…
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Security Industry Association Names Scott Schafer as 2022 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner
The past SIA board chair and longtime association member will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott Schafer as the 2022 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual…
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SIA New Member Profile: SAFR from RealNetworks
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SAFR from RealNetworks is a visual intelligence platform specializing in face and person-based computer vision optimized for real-world performance. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with a global presence in Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe and South and East Asia. SIA spoke with Paul DiPeso, president of…
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Security Industry Association Names Kasia Hanson as 2022 SIA Progress Award Honoree
Hanson will be recognized for her leadership, allyship and mentorship in advancing women while fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation and leadership in the security industry at the 2022 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kasia Hanson, global director – video, safety and security – Network and Edge Group at…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
2022 marks the 19th year of the annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM), a collaboration between government and private industry to raise awareness about cybercrime and how to protect against it. CSAM is co-led by the National Cybersecurity Alliance and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This year’s theme is, “See Yourself In Cyber.” While…
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AI in Security and Psychology
Emerging Technology Tools Must Account for Human Factors Artificial intelligence (AI) is now a part of our daily lives, and how we respond to such technological changes is based largely on psychology and personal experiences, both good and bad. As we examine the impact of AI, it is important to understand how an individual’s psychology…
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Cloud Solutions Rise Above On-Premises
Flexibility and Scalability Lead to Increased Migrations Over the past three years, one of the hottest trends within the security market has been the growing demand for cloud-based video services. While many environments still have on-premises solutions, an increasing number of businesses see advantages in moving to the cloud. The cloud delivers new efficiencies while…
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Data, Data Everywhere
The Right Tools Can Make Security Information Actionable – Even Predictive Updated Feb. 24, 2023 The future of the security industry is right in front of us, and it is being driven by data from sensors, smart devices, mobile phones, and other intelligent technologies. This connected environment leads to new opportunities to make informed, real-time…
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