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IntelligentSIA: 10 Top Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in November 2025

Hey, SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and…

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SIA New Member Profile: RealSense

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member RealSense creates advanced computer vision technology that helps machines see, understand…

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AI Adoption in Security: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Across industries, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a practical, competitive necessity. The…

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ISC East 2025 Unveils Exciting New Show Floor Experiences

NORWALK, Conn. — ISC East, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, has announced exciting additions to…

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Congratulations, SIA RISE Scholarship Winners!

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship Awardees

Twenty-three security industry professionals will receive $3,000 scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student…

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Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards Winners

Five leaders from industry and government will be honored for their outstanding contributions in biometrics and security…

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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 Convergence of Vision, Intelligence and Agency

AI is reshaping physical security and humans’ role in it For years, the promise of artificial intelligence…

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Minimizing Disruption, Maximizing Learning

How advanced security solutions empower schools to focus on their core mission In today’s educational landscape, the…

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A Digital Transformation in Talent

New technologies are changing the skill sets needed in the security industry The world is undergoing a…

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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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Guide to AI Use Cases in Security

Our goals with this guide are to help identify and describe how AI tools are utilized in security and to inform the continued development of frameworks for rules, policies and practices governing their use.

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Tecnología de Seguridad Operacional: Principios, Desafíos y Cómo Lograr Resultados Críticos Para la Misión Utilizando OST

Este informe resulta una valiosa lectura para cualquier persona que instale sistemas de seguridad, así como para los usuarios finales de dichos sistemas, incluyendo a los profesionales de seguridad corporativa y a los gerentes de negocios que estén considerando sus inversiones en seguridad y deseen comprender mejor la OST.

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SPARC Intelligence Report: Guidance for Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Vendors/Service Providers

The goal of this document is to empower end users to ask insightful, technically rigorous questions, helping them avoid costly mistakes, mitigate risks and ensure the solution aligns perfectly with their strategic, operational and compliance requirements.

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SPARC Intelligence Report: Guidance for Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Vendors/Service Providers

The goal of this document is to empower end users to ask insightful, technically rigorous questions, helping them avoid costly mistakes, mitigate risks and ensure the solution aligns perfectly with their strategic, operational and compliance requirements.

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Security Market Index: September/October 2025 Edition

The latest report shares data about the security industry’s confidence, compared to previous months, and outlook for the months ahead.

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Lower 900 MHz Band NextNav Interference Impact Study

A technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more.

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SIA Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band Maintain Access for Important Public Safety and Security Technologies

Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band

SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.

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SIA Data Privacy Code of Practice: Video Surveillance Produced with support from SonicWall SIA

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.

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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.

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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.