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.
Security Industry Association Names Wayne Dorris as SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Chair
Wayne Dorris, cybersecurity program manager at Axis Communications, will spearhead the board-appointed group of industry cybersecurity experts’ efforts to provide key guidance, thought leadership and content to improve the industry’s cyber-resiliency. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Wayne Dorris of Axis Communications to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory…
Keep Reading »Six Top Cybersecurity Sessions and Offerings at ISC West 2024
ISC West 2024 is coming up April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 100 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.…
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Navigating the Security Landscape: A Quick Guide to the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program for Young Professionals
Introduction to CVE: What It Is and Why It’s Important In the ever-evolving security world, staying ahead of potential threats is vital. One impactful group in this ongoing battle is the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures Program (CVE). Spearheaded by the MITRE Corporation, CVE is a crucial framework for identifying and managing vulnerabilities across various systems.…
Keep Reading »Security Convergence 2024
In this SIA report, we’ve worked to distill where convergence is at a moment of change, provide some history on the concept and offer some future perspective.
Keep Reading »Exploring AI Large Language Models – Boon or Bane for Security and Surveillance?
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, with ChatGPT becoming the fastest-growing app of all time. Most of us can’t make it more than a few minutes without hearing about the wonders of artificial intelligence. These conversations can be intimidating for some and uninteresting to others, so in this article…
Keep Reading »Cybersecurity Incidents Lead to New Standards, Requirements
Axis Communications’ Wayne Dorris Discusses How Mirai, SolarWinds Have Pushed the United States and European Union to Act Major cybersecurity breaches have historically led to standards and legislation across the globe aimed at preventing similar incidents, up to and including the recent announcement from the White House about a new cybersecurity labeling program for Internet…
Keep Reading »EU Passes AI Act: What Does It Mean for the Security Industry?
In the early morning hours on Dec. 9, 2023, European Union (EU) lawmakers announced that an agreement was reached to finalize its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act, legislation under development for more than two years and now expected to be formally adopted in early 2024. This legislation will make the EU the first to enact sweeping…
Keep Reading »Guest Post: Embracing AI as a Positive Force for Progress in the Security Industry
Honeywell’s Don Morron discusses how the advent of generative AI presents a pivotal moment for the security industry. In the world of physical security, there has historically been a noticeable lag in adopting technological advancements, primarily due to a reluctance to trust technology and an aversion to change rooted in conventional thinking; however, as time…
Keep Reading »SIA Weighs in on Key OMB Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Federal Agencies
SIA responded to the Office of Management and Budget’s request for comment on a draft memorandum providing guidance and instructions to federal agencies for implementing the Biden administration’s Executive Order for Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.
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