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.
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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IoT Makes New Security Partnerships Essential
Bringing physical security and IT security together can enhance both For several years now, security professionals have been a part of a remarkable convergence of two worlds – physical and digital. Security systems integrators are shifting from being strictly focused on hardware and electronics to taking into account services, software and networks, and security purchases…
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Tackling the Complexities of the Connected World
Enterprise security must be a team effort Cybersecurity trends and risks are top of mind for nearly every business leader today, and these executives are turning to security professionals within their organizations to keep pace with IT security risks while also helping secure people, critical data and physical assets. As the world becomes more connected,…
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Don’t Be the Weakest Link
Security, IT Departments Must Work Together to Reduce Vulnerabilities The physical security industry has generally not received a lot of attention when it comes to cybersecurity issues, breaches and threats to data. However, with the shift from analog to IP devices, and with a more converged network of devices, many organizations have found themselves face-to-face…
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A CEO’s Guide to Cybersecurity
Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities must be a priority Cybersecurity responds to leadership priorities just as finances and human resources do. Computers and networks come with flaws and vulnerabilities, as with all other aspects of a business, and these vulnerabilities enable hackers to achieve their goals. The CEO mitigates risk, regardless of domain, by exhibiting leadership…
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Becoming Predictive, Rather than Reactive
A holistic view of physical and logical identities can help to identify insider threats Current events have raised awareness of digital threats worldwide, bringing cybersecurity to the forefront of our global consciousness. It seems that hardly a day goes by without news of an attack and precious digital assets such as personal and financial data…
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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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All Security Is Cybersecurity
At the most recent ASIS Annual Seminar in September, I spoke on two different panels about the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and its likely impacts on commercial security. In both cases, the conversation started off describing all the amazing new capabilities that these billions of tiny new sensors and controllers would bring.…
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New Symbols Add More Security to Architectural Designs
AG-01 V.3.0 addresses some of the industry’s latest technologies, including IP cameras, advanced intrusion sensors, Power over Ethernet and biometric devices, among others. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), today released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0.…
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Creating the Workforce of Tomorrow
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has teamed up with Mercer County Community College in New Jersey to bring you a new degree program that prepares students for jobs that support the selling, installation, management and technical support of physical security systems technologies in an IP-based networked environment. The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security…
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