SIA New Member Profile: Trinity Consulting & Design

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Trinity Consulting & Design offers comprehensive consulting and design solutions for physical security and telecommunications services to both private- and public-sector clients. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and supports clients in the U.S. and internationally. SIA spoke with Daniel Brown, president and senior security consultant at Trinity…

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The ConfusedPilot Hack: A Wake-Up Call for Identity and Access Management and Physical Access Control

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn takeaways from the latest cyberattack method. The recent ConfusedPilot…

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The Future of Remote Video Monitoring: Automation Powered by Artificial Intelligence

The remote video monitoring industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for security solutions among businesses and homeowners; however, as the industry expands, it faces important challenges, particularly the reliance on human operators to manage alerts and monitor video feeds. This approach can be both costly and inconsistent. A…

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Predictive Analytics: A Proactive Security Solution

The physical security industry is being transformed by moving from being reactive to proactive, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics. The introduction of AI is making surveillance systems smarter, more efficient and prognostic.  Threat + Anomaly Detection AI works by using machine-learning algorithms to detect unusual behavior. Unlike human staff,…

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State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements

What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…

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A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis

Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States and around the world. Individuals from every demographic unlock their phones with their faces – instantly – multiple times per day. They use facial recognition for…

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SIA Women in Security Forum Congratulations, SIA WISF Scholarship Winners!

Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

Eight security industry professionals and students will receive scholarships to be used toward opportunities like continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight recipients for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to…

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SIA 2024 Insightful Practitioner Award Scott Gross, FAclity Security Manager, Con Edison

Security Industry Association Names Scott Gross as 2024 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree

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Gross – facility security officer at Con Edison – will be recognized for his industry expertise and excellence in implementing innovative security solutions at the 2024 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner…

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2024 SIA Progress Award Alice DiSanto Vice President, Global Marketing Rajant Corporation
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Security Industry Association Names Alice DiSanto as 2024 SIA Progress Award Honoree

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DiSanto – vice president of global marketing at Rajant Corporation – 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 SIA Honors Night. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation, as the…

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