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.
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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Tecnología de Seguridad Operacional: Principios, Desafíos y Cómo Lograr Resultados Críticos Para la Misión Utilizando OST
Este informe resulta una valiosa lectura para cualquier persona que instale sistemas de seguridad, así como para los usuarios finales de dichos sistemas, incluyendo a los profesionales de seguridad corporativa y a los gerentes de negocios que estén considerando sus inversiones en seguridad y deseen comprender mejor la OST.
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AI Adoption in Security: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
Across industries, artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a futuristic concept to a practical, competitive necessity. The question is not if organizations should adopt artificial intelligence, but how they can do it thoughtfully. AI’s capabilities are accelerating rapidly, from streamlining logistics operations to triaging cybersecurity alerts. How do you know which processes best benefit your…
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SPARC Intelligence Report: Guidance for Evaluating Artificial Intelligence Vendors/Service Providers
The goal of this document is to empower end users to ask insightful, technically rigorous questions, helping them avoid costly mistakes, mitigate risks and ensure the solution aligns perfectly with their strategic, operational and compliance requirements.
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Videos From SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As the month concludes, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB) is spotlighting the urgent challenges reshaping the security landscape—from artificial intelligence-driven threats and ransomware to the emerging implications of quantum computing. Check out these five new videos to learn tips from SIA and our CAB member experts! Cameron…
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Improving Visibility While Preserving Video Integrity
CNN-based low-light enhancement avoids the pitfalls of generative artificial intelligence In the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered imaging, it is easy to conflate all “AI enhancement” with generative methods. But when it comes to critical applications like surveillance, the distinction between generative and nongenerative artificial intelligence, convolutional neural network (CNN)-based enhancement is not just technical,…
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