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.
Introduction to Cloud-Based Access Systems
As the security industry expands to keep up with modern businesses’ needs, new technology is modernizing and improving access control. While current access control solutions are still satisfactory for many companies, cloud-based access control systems are steadily growing in popularity. Many access control experts are predicting a sharp increase in the number of customers who…
Keep Reading »Data Privacy Microlearning Series
SIA has created a microlearning series including five mini-webinars designed to enhance SIA member knowledge on key privacy concepts and issues.
Keep Reading »Moving to the Cloud: Key Questions for Integrators to Ask Cloud Providers
Off-premises solutions can provide multiple advantages to integrators When systems integrators embrace cloud technology, they enable a long-term solution that allows a transitional approach with many options available to customers. While preparing an integration business to provide cloud services for video, access control and other solutions can be a challenging and uncomfortable transformation, it is…
Keep Reading »SIA Technology Insights – Fall 2019
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. This edition examines the new world of security, where everything is online, machines are learning to perform tasks and threats can come from anywhere in the world.
Keep Reading »Cyber:Secured Forum 2019 Highlights
This report shares summary findings, session notes, quotes and perspectives from Cyber:Secured Forum 2019.
Keep Reading »#DataDoneRight: Highlights From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Data Privacy Conference
On July 11 in Washington, D.C., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce hosted Data Done Right, a summit for all things related to data privacy. The conference featured discussions of the policy issues surrounding consumer data and the businesses that use it, the future of tech innovation and ways to protect individual privacy while promoting innovation…
Keep Reading »Challenges and Recommendations for Connected Physical Security Products
Physical security products have transformed into always-connected devices. The trend towards connectivity and collaboration will only continue to increase. This report discusses the threats – both old and new – faced by today’s connected physical security products.
Keep Reading »Featured Session at Cyber:Secured Forum: Technologies Transforming Cyber-Physical Security
Cyber:Secured Forum is coming soon! ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have come together to create an educational two-day event connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will take place July 29-31 at the Westin Dallas Park Central in Dallas,…
Keep Reading »Featured Session at Cyber:Secured Forum: View From the CISO’s Office
Cyber:Secured Forum is coming soon! ISC Security Events, PSA Security Network and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have come together to create an educational two-day event connecting the worlds of cybersecurity, physical security and systems integration. This second annual cybersecurity educational summit will take place July 29-31 at the Westin Dallas Park Central in Dallas,…
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