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Career Architecture: Navigating the Security Value Chain
When I reflect on my early days in the security industry, I often think, “I wish FAST…
Keep Reading »The Evolution of Security Sales: From Products to Outcomes
In a recent meeting with an integration partner and a financial institution, the objective seemed straightforward: demonstrate…
Keep Reading »The Value of Proactivity in the Security Industry
My Experience Within the Security Industry From the outside looking in, most jobs within the security industry…
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Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2026 Scholarship Award Programs
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for the 25 on the RISE Awards, Denis…
Keep Reading »Dr. Elli Reges to Lead FAST’s Mission to Build the Future Security Workforce
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Dr. Elli Reges to serve as FAST’s new executive director.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and…
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Each SIA webinar is archived for a minimum of one year to provide you free access to some of our best programs and seminars. View these programs on demand at your convenience.
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The Video Architecture of the Future
Edge-to-cloud systems leverage the strengths of both components For decades, video surveillance followed a familiar blueprint: cameras…
Keep Reading »Ensuring That Seeing Is Believing
Built-in authentication is needed to differentiate real video from AI A video goes viral. A screenshot sparks…
Keep Reading »Mitigating the Silo Vulnerability
The GRC framework brings physical security and cybersecurity together Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) provide an integrated…
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The SIA Center of Excellence helps organizations keep at the forefront of ever-changing market demands by fostering knowledge and expertise among employees, contractors and clients. This online repository of vendor-neutral, vetted information includes on-demand training courses, e-learning modules, webinars, articles and more.
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Security Market Index
SIA’s Security Market Index is a bimonthly publication measuring the latest security industry market confidence.
Keep Reading »Fundamental Aspects of Perimeter Security Barriers
A guide to common perimeter security terminology, threat vectors, preventative measures and performance criteria for perimeter security systems.
Keep Reading »Why Intelligent Audio Is the Industry’s Most Overlooked Advantage
This white paper makes the case that intelligent audio is no longer a “nice-to-have” but rather an essential component of any comprehensive security strategy. It is time to break the silence and listen to what our security systems have been missing.
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Security Market Index
SIA’s Security Market Index is a bimonthly publication measuring the latest security industry market confidence.
Keep Reading »The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events
This study examines the role of door locks and related physical security features in school-based active shooter events.
Keep Reading »SPARC Intelligence Report: Best Practices for Working With Integrators
Best practices to help security practitioners take proactive steps to outline the desired operational outcome and clarify their success criteria to hold integrators accountable through standardized processes and transparent communication.
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Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band
SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.
Keep Reading »Data Privacy Code of Practice – Video Surveillance
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Data Privacy Advisory Board has produced this Code of Practice for Video Surveillance based on common privacy and security principles to provide manufacturers, integrators and end users with guidance that can be used to inform their development of sound policies and best practices that mitigate privacy risks while leveraging the power of video technology.
Keep Reading »SIA Weighs in on Key OMB Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Federal Agencies
SIA responded to the Office of Management and Budget’s request for comment on a draft memorandum providing guidance and instructions to federal agencies for implementing the Biden administration’s Executive Order for Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.
Keep Reading »Security Cornerstones Learning Series
SIA’s Security Cornerstones Learning Series provides a fundamental overview of the business practices and technologies used within today’s physical security industry. Designed primarily for novice security professionals, the series includes e-learning modules which drive a go-at-your-own-pace understanding of the technology-based approaches that enhance physical security.
