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.
Physical AI and the Real Work of Security
For years, conversations about artificial intelligence (AI) in security have focused on what comes next. But AI isn’t waiting on the horizon; it is already helping security teams interpret data, identify patterns, summarize activity and make faster decisions. The question is no longer whether AI will enter physical security—it’s how organizations can deploy it in…
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From Analytics to Intelligence
GenAI is adding context and reasoning to video security Every security alert tells a story, but some tales only go as deep as the introduction. Today, many security tools fail to deliver the context needed to empower teams to quickly understand the full story, slowing decision-making and response. When security operators are faced with multiple…
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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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What Nobody Tells You About Deploying Agentic AI
How to set up for program success Every business leader has heard some version of the same pitch in the past two years. Artificial intelligence (AI) will transform your security or loss prevention program. It will surface incidents before they escalate, eliminate manual review and give your team visibility that was never possible before. In…
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AI Hype vs. Reality in Retail Security
This report provides a grounded, real-world perspective on how AI can serve as a practical tool when paired with clear business objectives, strong workflows and realistic expectations.
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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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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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