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.
Continuous Monitoring Is Necessary. Continuous Exposure Is Not.
Across critical infrastructure, continuous monitoring has increasingly been implemented through polling, persistent connectivity and continuously exposed devices. As operational environments scale to tens of millions of connected endpoints, that communication burden increasingly drives exposure, latency, operational fragility and escalating operational expenses. The more frequent the polling, ping or heartbeat interval, the more operationally critical the…
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3D Grid Security: Actions Available Now and Upcoming FAA Protections
Traditional fences stop at the property line—drones fly right over them. While airspace is federal territory, local law enforcement governs the ground—giving you immediate power to interdict pilots using state or local statutes. What You Can Do Now While utilities generally cannot prohibit lawful drone transit through regulated airspace, drone pilots may still be subject…
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Creating Your Modern Physical Security Stack
The connected universe of physical security is giving utility and critical infrastructure operators a real edge. Real-time intelligence. Preventative early detection. True workflow sync between technology and the people securing the facility. Layered security has been around for some time. But it never worked this seamlessly—or this far ahead of the threat. The Stack That’s…
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Protected: Helping Utilities Stop Copper Theft Before It Happens With AI‑Enabled Security Solutions
Copper theft is one of the most disruptive and costly security challenges for utilities and oil and gas operators. It’s estimated that U.S. utilities lose nearly $920 million annually due to copper theft, according to The Insurance Information Institute. Across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America, many countries cite oil siphoning and copper stealing as the most common theft…
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Convergence Is No Longer Optional: Futureproofing Utility Security
Utilities are rapidly realizing that IT, operational technology (OT) and physical security convergence is no longer a “nice to have”—it is essential to futureproof security and mitigate complex cyber/physical attacks and insider threats across critical infrastructure environments. As digital transformation accelerates and operational systems become increasingly interconnected, siloed security models are creating unacceptable risks to…
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Why the SIA Utilities Advisory Board Matters
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Utilities Advisory Board serves as a strategic leadership group dedicated to strengthening security and resilience across the utilities sector. As utilities face an increasingly complex threat landscape, including cyberattacks, physical security risks, supply chain vulnerabilities and geopolitical threats, the advisory board provides a collaborative environment where experts from across utilities…
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Insider Threat Guidelines for Energy-Sector Critical Infrastructure
Insider threats—originating from employees, contractors or partners with legitimate access—pose a uniquely complex risk because they combine human behavior with access to sensitive systems and processes. Mitigating these threats requires a coordinated, cross-functional approach spanning human resources, cybersecurity, physical security and organizational leadership. There are three primary insider threat personas: negligent, malicious and compromised. Negligent insiders…
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AI in Security: Infrastructure, Not Hype, Will Determine ROI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer experimental—it is mainstream. The 2025 AI Index Report found that 78% of organizations used AI in 2024, up from 55% the year before. But adoption does not equal desired outcomes. Too many organizations still treat AI as a collection of use cases instead of a core operational capability—that gap…
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Safer Cities, Stronger Economies
Proactive security is now a leadership decision At night, cities become quiet. Parks close their gates. Lights come on. Street activity slows. Public spaces pause until morning. It’s a rhythm we often take for granted, but it reflects something important. The expectation that what belongs to the community will still be there tomorrow, intact and…
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Commercial Security Technology Set to Grow in Federal Market Amid Acquisition Reforms and New Policy Priorities
In the last six months, Congress and the executive branch have accelerated significant acquisition reforms, which will make it easier for security technology companies with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to secure government contracts. At a fundamental level, the government seeks to shift from a buying environment that benefits defense and government-native companies that build bespoke solutions…
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