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.

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Becoming Predictive, Rather than Reactive

A holistic view of physical and logical identities can help to identify insider threats Current events have raised awareness of digital threats worldwide, bringing cybersecurity to the forefront of our global consciousness. It seems that hardly a day goes by without news of an attack and precious digital assets such as personal and financial data…

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SIA Confirms Identity Management Pioneer Michael Butler as a Keynote Speaker for 2016 SIA Government Summit

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2016 SIA Government Summit brings together public and private sector to assess developments on policy issues including identity management, transportation security, video surveillance, Internet of Things, and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today confirmed Michael Butler, Principal Deputy Director at Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) for the U.S. Department of…

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SIA Government Relations Chair Calls for Stronger Airport Credentials in Congressional Testimony

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Kathleen Carroll explores recommendations for biometrics adoption and federated model for security credentials. Washington, D.C. — Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform…

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SIA Government Relations Chair to Testify Before Congress on Aviation Credentials

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Kathleen Carroll, vice president of government affairs at HID Global Corp., will share her expertise on security credentials. Silver Spring, Md. — On Feb. 3, 2016, Kathleen Carroll, chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee, will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets in a hearing, titled…

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New Symbols Add More Security to Architectural Designs

AG-01 V.3.0 addresses some of the industry’s latest technologies, including IP cameras, advanced intrusion sensors, Power over Ethernet and biometric devices, among others. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), today released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0.…

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MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho Named Best New Product at SIA’s 2015 New Product Showcase

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The prestigious Judges’ Choice Award was presented to IC Realtime for its IC720 360×360 Video Surveillance Camera product. Las Vegas, Nev. — MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho took the top honor at the Security Industry Association’s 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West…

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SIA and SIBA Form Airport Entry and Exit Working Group

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​Airport Entry and Exit Working Group releases Identity and Biometric Entry and Exit Solutions Framework for Airports Silver Spring, Md. — The Secure Identity & Biometrics Association (SIBA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) today jointly announce the formation of the Airport Entry and Exit Working Group and release of its Identity and Biometric Entry…

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SIA Member Profile: John Convy, Sr. VP Strategic Alliances, BRS Labs

How did you get into the security business? I sold the software company I started 10 years earlier, and had a 3 year non-compete agreement with the buyers, so I was looking around for new challenges when 9/11 happened. An friend of mine had just been appointed Deputy Sergeant at Arms for Security at the…

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