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.
How and Why Integrators Should Work With SaaS Companies
The collaboration between security integrators and security as a service (SaaS) companies has shifted significantly from traditional on-premises hardware installations to modern, cloud-based, data-driven security solutions. In the early days,…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board Closes Out Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB) is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In…
Keep Reading »What Artificial Intelligence Means for Physical Security
Managing risk is essential to leveraging this emerging technology Large language models (LLMs) have recently taken the world by storm. Only months after OpenAI launched its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot,…
Keep Reading »The ConfusedPilot Hack: A Wake-Up Call for Identity and Access Management and Physical Access Control
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this…
Keep Reading »The Future of Remote Video Monitoring: Automation Powered by Artificial Intelligence
The remote video monitoring industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for security solutions among businesses and homeowners; however, as the industry expands, it…
Keep Reading »Predictive Analytics: A Proactive Security Solution
The physical security industry is being transformed by moving from being reactive to proactive, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics. The introduction of AI is…
Keep Reading »Generative AI Mixes Promise With Pitfalls
When used wisely, the tool can be powerful, effective and time saving Artificial intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, generative AI (gen-AI) is in the news on an almost daily basis.…
Keep Reading »Make This October Count by Focusing on Cybersecurity
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this…
Keep Reading »Chatting About Cybersecurity: A Conversation With ChatGPT on the Role of Artificial Intelligence
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this…
Keep Reading »Considerations in Artificial Intelligence Training and Deployment
Starting with the right implementation plan is vital to success More businesses are starting to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), which means they need to understand new rules for using data…
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