Critical Infrastructure

The National Infrastructure Protection Plan, developed by the Department of Homeland Security, recognizes identifies 16 specific sectors of critical infrastructure in American society. The Plan provides guidance for the public and private sectors to work together to ensure their security. SIA participates in the planning for security as the face of the private sector industry.
Vertical Insights: 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security Symposium
Vertical Insights: 2024 Data Center Security Symposium
Vertical Insights: Data Center Security Symposium
Vertical Insights: Critical Infrastructure Security Symposium
Smart Tech for the Oil and Gas Sectors: How AI Can Help Manage Millions of Devices
The oil and gas industry is rapidly adopting smart technology, integrating millions of new Internet of Things and industrial control systems devices. These aren’t just industrial sensors and pumps; they also include cameras, access control systems and perimeter protection devices, creating a vast and complex network. At the end of 2023, there were about 7.8…
Keep Reading »Three Can’t-Miss Sessions on Critical Infrastructure Security at ISC East 2025
ISC East 2025 is coming up Nov. 18–20 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from leading luminaries and over 75 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends,…
Keep Reading »Strengthening the Grid: The Power of Collaboration in Utility Security
In the electric utility industry, safeguarding critical infrastructure is not just a technical challenge—it is a collaborative mission. As threats to the grid evolve in complexity and frequency, utility security practitioners are increasingly recognizing the value of sharing best practices, lessons learned and emerging technologies to stay ahead. Utilities are connected through a common electric…
Keep Reading »An Update for SIA Members From the Utilities Advisory Board
What the SIA Utilities Advisory Board Has Been Producing for You The Security Industry Association (SIA) Utilities Advisory Board serves as a leader in compliance and technology topics for security professionals operating within utility facilities. We are dedicated to developing recommendations and guidance for the physical security and cybersecurity of utilities infrastructure. Our work also…
Keep Reading »Securing Data Centers: A Guide to Trends and Strategies for the Physical Security of Data Center Facilities
A guide to trends and strategies for the physical security of data center facilities.
Keep Reading »The Fence Perspective: Bringing Construction to Security
My name is Josh Velazquez, and I’m the vice president of the Fence Division at SAGE Integration. At SAGE I lead high-security perimeter projects for critical infrastructure—from data centers to substations, solar farms, and more. With a degree in construction management from Bowling Green State University and over 15 years in the construction industry, I’ve…
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