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ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 – April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most…
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Mobile credentials: the access control buzzword of the last five years. With Apple, Google and Samsung starting to participate, access control providers all want a slice of the newly available Wallet credential market share pie. These players are forcing – for the better – elevated end-user expectations for how they move about their daily lives.…
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What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
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Women in Security Invited to Write for SIA Technology Insights
Fall 2018 issue of SIA Technology Insights Journal to be entirely female authored.
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Edge monitoring is key to system reliability and data integrity The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and the proliferation of connected devices have combined to fundamentally change how businesses and industries operate. AI/ML is no longer confined to cloud data centers. It is now shifting toward the edge, enabling real-time…
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What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
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The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members. The policy, known as verified response, requires audio, video or human verification of a…
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What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
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A key and asset management system can provide ROI by mitigating loss and theft How do you determine the return on investment (ROI) that comes from securing your company’s keys and assets? As a professional in the security industry, you start to realize just how many companies struggle to answer that question. It goes well…
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This paper reports on modern indoor positioning system (IPS) technologies that utilize personal smart mobile devices, or non-personal non-smart mobile devices (object tags and beacons),for purposes of locating and tracking people and objects. The greatest attention is given to technologies that incorporate smartphones. Smartphones are of special interest to IPS manufacturers, because smartphone users are…
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SIA volunteers lead many committees focused on security solutions, including access, intrusion, video and more. The power of being involved is that you’re shaping the industry and staying ahead of the curve. Interested? We want you.
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Preparedness and the right architecture can provide powerful defenses The proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, presents unique challenges for physical security. From nuisance incidents to deliberate malicious actions, the potential for drones to threaten privacy, safety and security is prompting many organizations to consider revising their physical security programs. But…
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In a recent blog post, the Security Industry Association (SIA) discussed key takeaways from a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on ways to safeguard the homeland from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. Both lawmakers and the public have expressed great concern over recent incidents involving unknown drone sightings in New Jersey and…
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Top security industry takeaways from House Homeland Security Committee Hearing “Safeguarding the Homeland From Unmanned Aerial Systems” On Dec. 10, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The…
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn takeaways from the latest cyberattack method. The recent ConfusedPilot…
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Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States and around the world. Individuals from every demographic unlock their phones with their faces – instantly – multiple times per day. They use facial recognition for…
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The only U.S. state to pass legislation specifically addressing facial recognition technology this year, Maryland’s new law was signed by Gov. Wes Moore on May 26, 2024, and went into effect on Oct. 1. The measure establishes uniform statewide standards applicable to any state or local agency that uses facial recognition technology in criminal investigations.…
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The collaboration between security integrators and security as a service (SaaS) companies has shifted significantly from traditional on-premises hardware installations to modern, cloud-based, data-driven security solutions. In the early days, security integrators focused primarily on physical security systems.; however, the advent of cloud computing in the 2000s opened new avenues for SaaS companies, enabling them…
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A cloud-based business software solution ensures accuracy and accessibility In the world of physical security integration, simply installing equipment and providing passable customer service along the way is not enough. As integrated systems grow more complex and intelligent devices require more consistent lifecycle maintenance to perform at their best, it will be up to integrators…
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The potential is great, though challenges remain The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts. In the rapidly evolving landscape of security services, one trend is clear: the move toward artificial intelligence (AI). Since the invention of the internet,…
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While some states are legislating the use of “bulletproof window film” in schools in response to school shootings, others are adding it as a preventative measure. These film products are usually thin, installed over the existing glass and fairly affordable. The problem is, inexpensive, thin security window film designed to delay entry will not stop…
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Solutions Can Speed Response to the Threat Gun violence in American schools is a topic that no one likes to think about, much less discuss. Preventive measures should be priorities, including security practices and technologies, and resources should be provided to help students and staff deal with mental health and anger issues before they escalate.…
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Highlights From SIA’s Gathering of Industry and Government to Address Critical Issues Related to Perimeter Defense for Physical Environments On Nov. 1, 2023, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted Perimeter PREVENT, a free daylong symposium examining critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure, events and more.…
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Surveillance video implements many cool technologies to enable us to prevent or solve crimes. If you think about the whole system end to end, we have cameras that take in photons, turn them into electrons, which are carried across a variety of networks and come out the other end as photons from a monitor. Along…
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The ability to monitor sounds and voices provides fuller understanding of a situation Traditional physical security measures are being tested like never before. In the past five years, 60% of companies have reported encountering physical security breaches. As the frequency and sophistication of public safety threats increases, the demand for more comprehensive and efficient solutions…
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Trust in the authenticity of video footage is now at stake Information wields immense power. The data we rely on each day shapes opinions, influences decisions, and can affect events on a global scale. This makes safeguarding the integrity of digital content essential. The rise of advanced deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI)-crafted forgeries presents a…
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