Access Control
A key segment of the security industry, access control solutions include those technologies and measures that control access and enable legitimate entry to a physical or logical resource. Many SIA members manufacture, integrate, distribute or service access control technologies, and as such the association places a high priority on following trends, developments and innovations in the area.
Physical Access Control Joins the IoT Ecosystem
ACRE Security’s Jeff Ross Discusses How a Security Solution Leads the Way to Digital Transformation Businesses worldwide are undergoing a profound change. Embracing process automation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data capture, they are embarking on the journey of digital transformation. Amidst this technological revolution, the Internet of Things (IoT) has emerged as a critical enabler,…
Keep Reading »Mobile Access Gains Ground in the Security Industry
CoreWillSoft’s Ivan Kravchenko Discusses How Bluetooth Low-Energy, Near-Field Communication and Ultra-Wideband Power Flexible Solutions In an increasingly connected world, smartphones are no longer mere communication devices. They have evolved into multi-functional gadgets that are deeply interwoven into our daily lives, serving both personal and professional needs. From ordering a meal to managing complex business processes,…
Keep Reading »Leveraging the Advantages of Access Control and Intercom Integration
Aiphone’s Brad Kamcheff Discusses How, When Combined, the Two Systems Can Enhance Security and Operations Trusted and cost effective, intercoms have long been a mainstay in the entry control space. They are recognized as one of the first tried and true technologies to manage access into controlled areas. Today, they continue to be successfully deployed…
Keep Reading »Guest Post: “I’ve Upgraded My Credentials. My Facility Is Safe Now, Right?”
Upgrading to a secure credential is one of the most important security upgrades for any organization, regardless of what industry they operate in. For many building owners or facility managers, removing proximity (prox) cards or other legacy credentials from your security environment is a great place to start when working toward a more secure future.…
Keep Reading »Black Hat 2023 Session Underscores Importance of Implementing OSDP Properly
Research from Bishop Fox identifies possible OSDP implementation vulnerabilities and provides insightful recommendations to better secure OSDP devices in the field In early 2023, Bishop Fox disclosed to SIA several weaknesses in an OSDP implementation. Members of the OSDP Technical Subcommittee met with senior security engineer Dan Petro to review in depth the vulnerabilities along…
Keep Reading »Video: Fundamentals of Access Control for the Proptech Community
In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson covers key concepts for the proptech community to know. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board! Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MXV Security Solutions, provides a “101 course” on access control, covering key concepts that those in the proptech or…
Keep Reading »Facial Recognition for Access Control: Efficient, Convenient and Accurate
Systems that identify enrolled individuals are the most effective and least controversial Like so many other sectors of the economy, the security industry cannot find workers. Even steeply rising wages are not attracting enough candidates to fill access-related security positions. Fortunately, help is here, in the form of facial recognition (FR) solutions. With the ability…
Keep Reading »Security After COVID
In this SIA report sponsored by Maize Marketing, explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the security industry, from new measures like health screening and face covering requirements to the lasting changes as society returns to normal.
Keep Reading »ONVIF, Security Industry Association Host Joint Webinar to Discuss “State of Standards”
Silver Spring, Maryland – Jan. 18, 2023. ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading association for global security solution providers, will jointly host “The State of the Standards,” a webinar at 10:00-11:00 am EST (15:00-16:00 UTC) on January 26 to discuss the current…
Keep Reading »Smart Building Technology: Is it Time You Make the Switch?
In 2020, 75% of real estate executives anticipated that smart buildings would become the norm within five years. Now, almost three years after the announcement, many CRE professionals still struggle to incorporate these tools into their overall building strategy…and that is becoming a problem. First things first… What is a Smart Building? Before we dive…
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