Identity Management
Verifying user access to resources in a system involves the use of a strong identity management system. Identity management is the process of ensuring only authorized individuals obtain access to specific assets for appropriate uses. Enterprises can apply identity management across alarm, access control and video surveillance systems to speed recognition of sanctioned personnel.
SIA Technology Insights – Fall 2021
SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.
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TAMCO Security Integrator’s Playbook: How to Make the Pivot to a Service Sales Model & Build Recurring Monthly Revenue
This e-book is a comprehensive roadmap designed to lead integrators to successfully making the pivot to a service sales model and building recurring monthly revenue streams.
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Security Industry Association and SecureIDNews Announce Winners for the 2021 Women in Biometrics Awards
Marta García Gomar and Amy Turluck were honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security during the 2021 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews have named Marta García Gomar, chief technology officer for IDENTY Touchless ID, and Amy Turluck, director of the Biometrics Operations Directorate within the U.S. Department of Defense…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: Federal, State & Local Government
This 2021 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in federal, state and local government. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the government security vertical, how federal versus state and local governments handle contractor selection and funding and how to win business with government entities.
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SIA Technology Insights – Summer 2021
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. This edition examines the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on security operations, from touchless access control to temperature screening, as well as topics like how security technology is evolving from detection to intervention and prevention.
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The Key to Modern Access Control: How Biometric Solutions Can Offer Both Security and Convenience
Meeting the security challenges of modern office environments is a complex and long-standing issue for many organizations. Businesses use a range of enterprise technologies to boost productivity, connect employees, and accommodate a more distributed and flexible workforce. However, with greater flexibility come increasing security demands – both in and outside the office. Employers and employees…
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What Science Really Says About Facial Recognition Accuracy and Bias Concerns
Throughout the United States, a number of activists are demanding that lawmakers ban the use of facial recognition technology. Such an extreme position demands a well-grounded justification. In many cases, the sole reason given for banning the use of facial recognition is the claim that photo matching technology is inherently inaccurate with respect to photos…
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Most State Legislatures Have Rejected Bans and Severe Restrictions on Facial Recognition
Facial recognition technology and related legislation have been a hot topic in the media and in policy discussions around the country. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is advocating nationwide for policies ensuring responsible use and sensible privacy protections, while urging rejection of blanket bans or unbalanced restrictions of these technologies that ignore the clear benefits…
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: K-12 Education
This 2021 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for the Security Industry Association (SIA), assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in K-12 school security applications. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the school security vertical, the role of security technology in helping administrators protect their students, teachers, staff and facilities. It also explores funding opportunities for school security projects.
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Security Industry Association Opposes Reintroduction of Facial Recognition & Biometric Technology Moratorium Act
The legislation would impose an unnecessary blanket ban and prevent government from leveraging the proven benefits of biometric and related image analytics. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading trade association representing security solutions providers – has announced its strong opposition to the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, originally…
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