Information Technology
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.
SPARC Intelligence Report: Best Practices for Working With Integrators
Best practices to help security practitioners take proactive steps to outline the desired operational outcome and clarify their success criteria to hold integrators accountable through standardized processes and transparent communication.
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Driving Progress: A Bridge to the Future of Security Without Disruption
As 2026 unfolds, a clear theme guides security conversations. Moving forward, greater innovation is a must, yet progress works best when it feels steady and well paced. Organizations want modern tools that fit naturally into their environments, respect existing investments and support daily operations without disruption. Technologies and programs built around this mindset will shape…
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The Next Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Physical Security
Artificial intelligence is already redefining what it means to secure the physical world, but the AI tools transforming security operations today are just scratching the surface of what’s possible. AI in physical security has been focused primarily on accelerating investigations: helping operators search footage faster, identify people or vehicles of interest and piece together incidents…
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Five Cybersecurity and IT Sessions You Won’t Want to Miss at ISC West 2026
ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 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 150 sessions from over 330 top industry expert speakers on the most current…
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Celebrating Data Privacy Day: SIA’s Commitment to Data Protection
Dear Security Industry Association (SIA) members, Data Privacy Day is an opportunity to think about a topic that many of us in the security industry too often look past. While protecting people, property and assets has always been our core mission, the evolution of technology and the industry means that we must now also secure…
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Smart Tech for the Oil and Gas Sectors: How AI Can Help Manage Millions of Devices
The oil and gas industry is rapidly adopting smart technology, integrating millions of new Internet of Things and industrial control systems devices. These aren’t just industrial sensors and pumps; they also include cameras, access control systems and perimeter protection devices, creating a vast and complex network. At the end of 2023, there were about 7.8…
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AI and the Impact on Evidentiary Standards
Artificial intelligence has brought new capabilities to the security industry. It has expanded how we detect, understand and respond to risks. Today’s AI solutions can analyze vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, flag anomalies and support rapid and precise decision-making. It has allowed organizations to improve workflows and ease the load on human operators. AI…
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Practical AI for Physical Security: A Playbook for Practitioners Who Want to Lead, Not Lag
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-state conversation confined to IT, innovation labs or strategy decks. It is here, moving fast and reshaping how enterprises expect work to be done. For physical security teams, this shift can feel both energizing and unsettling. Many practitioners carry a healthy skepticism toward emerging technologies, informed by decades of…
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The Convergence of Vision, Intelligence and Agency
AI is reshaping physical security and humans’ role in it For years, the promise of artificial intelligence (AI) has been quietly reshaping the digital world. Now, that influence is moving beyond the screen and into the physical spaces where we work, shop and live. This shift from bits to atoms is nowhere more apparent than…
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Guide to AI Use Cases in Security
Our goals with this guide are to help identify and describe how AI tools are utilized in security and to inform the continued development of frameworks for rules, policies and practices governing their use.
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