Commercial & Facilities

Large enterprises distributed over vast distances face considerable security challenges when it comes to protecting their assets through access control, video surveillance and alarms. SIA membership consists of the world’s leading manufacturers and integrators of commercial security solutions to provide assurance to these organizations.
SIA Lends Its Expertise to Convention Center Security Coalition
The potential vulnerability of convention centers to an active shooter incident or a terrorist attack is real. Earlier this year, the operators of McCormick Place announced several new security initiatives one month before the annual Chicago Auto Show. Upon describing the added security investments, Lori Healey, CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, underscored…
Keep Reading »Recommendations for Initiating an Enterprise Cybersecurity Solution
SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board today released, “Recommendations for Initiating an Enterprise Cybersecurity Solution,” a brief listing of executive level recommendations to serve as a starting point for developing a comprehensive cyber-risk strategy. (Read the document online here.) The Security Industry Association (SIA) published the recommendations as part of its efforts to raise awareness of cybersecurity…
Keep Reading »The Ever-Expanding Role of Mobile in Access Control
It’s a safe bet to assume that at any given time, your smartphone is within arm’s reach. For many—if not most—of us, these devices keep us connected to our work from anywhere, remind us of appointments, provide occasional entertainment and much more. Now, mobile technology is also playing a key role in critical security functions,…
Keep Reading »Fredrik Nilsson of Axis Communications to Receive the Lippert Award
SIA to recognize longtime video surveillance executive at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the selection of Fredrik Nilsson, Vice President, Americas, Axis Communications Inc., to receive the 2016 George R. Lippert Memorial Award. Mr. Nilsson actively supports many security industry initiatives, especially those…
Keep Reading »In a Hand or a Face
Fingerprints, facial recognition and other biometrics can make banking more secure As society becomes more technologically sophisticated, so does the way we manage and protect our money. Long gone are the days of hiding money under the mattress, or even needing to write a check by hand. But with the convenience of ATMs, online banking…
Keep Reading »Talking Security at Home, in the Office and In-Between
Recently, a member of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board contributed to a roundup discussion in an independent supplement to USA Today, Talking Security at Home, in the Office and In-Between, produced by Mediaplanet in April 2016. John Bartolac, Senior Manager, Industry Segments Team, North America Cyber Strategy, Axis Communications Inc.; Advisor, Security Industry Association (SIA)…
Keep Reading »SIA Working Group Contributions Reflected in CSI MasterFormat
Panel’s recommended overhaul of Division 28 included in document Silver Spring, Md. — The 2016 edition of MasterFormat from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), which contains extensive recommendations from a Security Industry Association (SIA) working group, is now available. MasterFormat provides an organizational structure that is an important tool in…
Keep Reading »TIGER by LYNX TFG Named Best New Product at SIA’s 2016 New Product Showcase
The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to Text Speak Design for its Text Speak Ear Bridge. Las Vegas, Nev. — On Wednesday, TIGER by LYNX TFG Ltd. (http://www.lynx-tfg.com) won Best New Product in the 2016 New Product Showcase at ISC West from the Security Industry Association (SIA). With TIGER, any mobile device can stream…
Keep Reading »IoT Makes New Security Partnerships Essential
Bringing physical security and IT security together can enhance both For several years now, security professionals have been a part of a remarkable convergence of two worlds – physical and digital. Security systems integrators are shifting from being strictly focused on hardware and electronics to taking into account services, software and networks, and security purchases…
Keep Reading »Lights! Camera! Action!—And Security! (A Perspective from Paramount Pictures) Part 2
SIA Education@ISC West has produced a robust program of education sessions for those attending the biggest security products tradeshow in North America in Las Vegas on April 5-8. (Check out the full schedule and register for SIA Education@ISC West online at http://www.iscwest.com.) One such fascinating panel will be found in the ISC West Opening Keynote:…
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