Archive for September 2024
Considerations in Artificial Intelligence Training and Deployment
Starting with the right implementation plan is vital to success More businesses are starting to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), which means they need to understand new rules for using data properly and safely. When adding AI to their systems, especially in physical security, companies face not just technology challenges but also compliance demands that differ…
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Security Industry Association Announces New Advisory Board for SIA Veterans in Security Community
With leadership from chair Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions and seven other veterans and industry leaders, the community offers resources, programs and events for veterans in the industry and actively serving military planning transitions to the civilian workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed eight industry leaders…
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Five Cybersecurity Sessions to Attend at ISC East 2024
ISC East 2024 is coming up Nov. 19-21 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 70 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends,…
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SIA New Member Profile: Altowav
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Altowav offers low-latency, high-bandwidth and virtually interference-free wireless networking solutions. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves people and places in North America. SIA spoke with Altowav President Alex Doorduyn about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.…
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Resolution Funding Federal Government Through Dec. 20 Includes Security-Specific Measures
Measures include over $350 million for election security and presidential transition, a counter-UAS extension, extension of funds for FEMA disaster relief On Sept. 25, 2024, the U.S. House and Senate passed a three-month continuing resolution (CR) that funds the federal government through Dec. 20, 2024. The measure is a “clean” CR that reappropriates funding and…
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Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen of D-Fend Solutions as Chair of SIA Counter-UAS Working Group
Feddersen will lead the group’s efforts in support of accomplishing the recommendations of the Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. Today, many facilities are limited…
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Video: Why We Need Legislative Changes to Help Prevent Domestic Drone Attacks
While uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) offer tremendous benefits, they also pose security risks across various sectors, including military, homeland security, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, borders, VIP protection and maritime operations. Addressing these security risks while safeguarding our society is constant theme within the efforts of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Counter-UAS Working Group. Will it take…
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Security Industry Confidence Spikes as Leaders Look Toward a Strong Q4
Positive Conditions Abound According to SIA’s Latest Research Report SILVER SPRING, Md. – Expectations in the security industry are running high, according to the latest Security Industry Association (SIA) September-October Security Market Index survey of security industry leaders. When asked about their forecasts for the next three months, 78% of survey participants projected growth, with…
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Update on California AI Measures After Conclusion of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
Sept. 30, 2024, looms as the deadline for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto any bills cleared by the legislature and sent to the governor’s office by the end of its regular session. There were some surprises on AI legislation with implications for discussions across the nation on AI policy, with key outcomes…
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Why the Security Industry Needs an “AI Device” Category
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the realm of video surveillance software, turning what was once a live monitoring or post-event forensics tool into a predictive business enabler. Whereas, in the past, organizations would need to manually analyze footage to identify trends, today data dashboards are available that provide up-to-the-minute updates on…
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