Data Storage & Management
By the Power of Ethernet
PoE gives smaller facilities more access control options Physical electronic security for non-enterprise applications is now as simple as tapping into the nearest Ethernet connection to power and control doors via web browser and low-voltage access and egress devices. There are a variety of cost-effective, code-compliant, low-power solutions for electronic access control of door openings…
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Getting on the Path
Shortest Path Bridging can enhance network performance and efficiency Darren Giacomini, BCDVideo As the world of surveillance evolves, the introduction of multi-sensor and megapixel cameras presents a dynamic shift in industry accepted standards. For years, we have known the limitations of pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras, often finding them looking in one direction, only to miss critical…
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Examining Video Surveillance Total Cost of Ownership
How do you calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) for video surveillance, and why is it important to communicate to your customers? Join Dean Drako, President and CEO of Eagle Eye Networks, at ISC West, April 6, 2017, from 10-11 a.m. for a discussion on video surveillance TCO, including the framework and core financial…
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SIA New Member Profile: Siklu Communication
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently welcomed Siklu Communication Ltd., with US headquarters in Fort Lee, New Jersey, as a new SIA Member! Siklu created the first mass-produced millimeter wave radio, and the company continues to innovate in millimeter wave wireless communications. We chatted with Alex Doorduyn, Siklu Director of Business Development, Security, and Surveillance,…
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SIA RISE Profile: Tim Wenzel of Facebook
Read our interview with Tim Wenzel, CSPM®, Program Manager, Special Projects & Residential Security, Facebook, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the RISE! Are you a young security professional under 40? We want your story! Contact Bryan Miller at bmiller@securityindustry.org to be featured in a monthly profile! What first got…
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Video Storage Wars
Hyper-convergence technology can simplify surveillance storage and enhance security The physical security systems and devices of today are more connected via LANs and the Internet than ever before. This extension of the network creates great opportunities, such as the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT), but it also creates additional vulnerabilities. Any IP-enabled device…
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Intelligence Cycle: Tips and Tricks
Risk monitoring, brand management, executive protection, crisis events, and more all depend on effective intel—uncertainty paralyzes action. Having the right intelligence, in real-time, is critical to mitigating risk and protecting your assets. Corporate security professionals can gain vast amounts of intel by gathering results from location-based intelligence. This three-part blog series will explore how organizations…
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Protecting Data a Lot Like Raising Children
Having a computer-based infrastructure is a lot like having kids. Both are very smart—too smart for their own good in many cases—and need a lot of planning to keep them safe and secure. You child-proofed your home before your child was born, and you probably still worry for your kid even now when they are…
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A Standard Response to IoT’s Security Challenges
Technical standards are essential to securing billions of connected devices The Internet of Things (IoT) is causing an explosion in the number of connected devices. Many of these will be deployed on networks that are also a part of the security fabric of our facilities, our infrastructure, and – literally – our way of life.…
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SIA Announces Cybersecurity Advisory Board in Conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The empanelment of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board follows last month’s introduction of the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West by ISC Events. Silver Spring, Md. — To enhance its cybersecurity posture going forward from National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the empaneling of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The…
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