Historically, physical security systems and information technology systems dwelt in different silos. Chief security officers and chief information officers ran their respective domains without input from the other. But rapid adoption of IP-based security devices spurred the convergence of physical and information security, bringing the two spheres together. SIA is dedicated to managing disciplines within this convergence.

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Cybersecurity at the Far Edge: The Overlooked Risk in Physical Security

It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As the month kicks off, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is spotlighting the urgent challenges reshaping the security landscape. In this article, SIA Utilities Advisory Board member Bobbie Ferraro examines zero trust at the edge, why it matters for artificial intelligence and automation and what utilities can do now to enhance…

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Physical Security May Be Asking the Wrong AI Governance Question

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more capable, the physical security industry is appropriately spending more time discussing responsible AI. Much of that conversation has focused on important issues such as transparency, privacy, bias, human oversight and accountability. But as AI begins moving from analysis into operational workflows, we need to add a more fundamental question:…

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RGI on the Path to AGI

Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, is the presumed end game of the current artificial intelligence (AI) race. Many people are certain it is going to happen, with a large number of scientists and pundits expecting AGI “any day now.” I think, however, that AGI is still pretty far away. There is significant work to be…

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SIA AI Advisory Board Meeting Highlights
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AI in Venue Security: Insights From the SIA AI Advisory Board

The growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is changing the landscape of sports and venue security. In this video, hear insights from members of the Security Industry Association (SIA) AI Advisory Board Bill Squires, chief venues and operations officer for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup New York New Jersey Host Committee; Abdel El Amrani,…

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Why Energy Infrastructure Owners are Built for the “AI-Native” Enterprise  

“AI-native” refers to an organization or process that is designed around artificial intelligence from the outset, rather than adding AI later. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI are good examples. When they design a business process, AI is inherently built into it. It is not an afterthought or an add-on. It’s central to how they operate, make decisions and…

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The Video Architecture of the Future

Edge-to-cloud systems leverage the strengths of both components For decades, video surveillance followed a familiar blueprint: cameras at the edge, recorders tucked into network closets and servers humming away in back rooms. It worked well for a time, but it was built for an era when cameras were passive sensors and infrastructure evolved slowly. That…

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