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.
Data Privacy Code of Practice – Video Surveillance
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Data Privacy Advisory Board has produced this Code of Practice for Video Surveillance based on common privacy and security principles to provide manufacturers, integrators and end users with guidance that can be used to inform their development of sound policies and best practices that mitigate privacy risks while leveraging the power of video technology.
Keep Reading »Security Technologies Take Flight
Artificial intelligence and the cloud provide airports with efficiencies, regulatory compliance Airports present unique challenges when it comes to security and safety because of their size, risk profile and multiple access points. At the same time, passenger traffic has increased significantly in recent years. Physical access control solutions are essential to keeping airports safe and…
Keep Reading »AI Is the Latest Step in Video Analytics
Surveillance video implements many cool technologies to enable us to prevent or solve crimes. If you think about the whole system end to end, we have cameras that take in photons, turn them into electrons, which are carried across a variety of networks and come out the other end as photons from a monitor. Along…
Keep Reading »The Future of Decision Making in Security
Artificial intelligence has become the buzzword for innovation in the security industry, and it is now integrated into many solutions. The reception to AI has been mixed; some people excitedly embrace new applications, while others are more cautious. Before evaluating whether to implement this new technology, it’s essential to emphasize one point: AI is not here to replace human intelligence – it’s here to enhance it. The most…
Keep Reading »Three Can’t-Miss Sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Tech at Expo Seguridad México
Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 24-26 in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Expo Seguridad México team have unveiled the SIA Education at Expo Seguridad México conference…
Keep Reading »What the Security Industry Needs to Know About AI, Emerging Tech and Privacy
In a constantly evolving cyber-physical security landscape, the security industry needs to hold and build on its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices. The Security Industry Association (SIA) spoke with experts SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board Chair Bobby Prostko, deputy general counsel, IP and cybersecurity, and chief privacy officer at Allegion; advisory board members…
Keep Reading »Computer Vision Changes Everything
Security can now be smart, proactive and preventative For decades, security has been built around static cameras, door and motion sensors, and access control systems that rely on predefined triggers. These systems, though, do not understand context. They just detect movement, record activity, and sound alarms, flooding security teams with false positives and forcing human…
Keep Reading »AI ROI: Why Real Value Is Built, Not Bought
Artificial intelligence is everywhere today, featured in boardroom discussions, strategic plans and vendor presentations. If your organization is truly committed to capturing meaningful return on investment (ROI) from AI – especially in complex and high-risk environments such as security – it may be time to look closely at your approach. The truth is you can’t…
Keep Reading »Advances in Visual AI From Edge to Cloud
Artificial intelligence-powered solutions take video analytics to new levels Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest technology trend over the past few years, it is anything but new. In the last quarter of the 20th century, computer vision technology, or “visual AI,” was launched with the aim of emulating human perception of the world.…
Keep Reading »Securing the Future of Security
Trust in the authenticity of video footage is now at stake Information wields immense power. The data we rely on each day shapes opinions, influences decisions, and can affect events on a global scale. This makes safeguarding the integrity of digital content essential. The rise of advanced deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI)-crafted forgeries presents a…
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