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.
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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The Public Safety Data Lake
Making the right decisions regarding storage and other issues can vastly increase the value of video surveillance For years, surveillance has largely been deployed either as a closed system or on an appliance. The reasons are understandable: Most customers, companies and partners come from the CCTV days where every system was closed, and that is…
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Transforming Data into Actionable Intelligence
New solutions can identify insider threats before it is too late Ajay Jain, Quantum Secure In every industry, data drives decisions. This might be as simple as an organization reviewing financials to determine whether an expansion is feasible, or it could come in the form of more complex analysis, such as examining a pool of…
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Reducing Retail Shrink with Business Intelligence Software
Data mining can be a valuable new tool for loss prevention professionals Retailers, like most businesses, are attempting to do more with less in an effort to increase competitiveness and profitability. Hardest hit have been corporate support organizations (Target and Best Buy are recent high-profile examples), where corporate loss prevention (LP) personnel who specialize in…
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SIA Unveils Agenda for 2015 SIA Government Summit
The Security Industry Association will host the 2015 SIA Government Summit on June 8-10, 2015, at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. Silver Spring, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced an exciting slate of speakers for the SIA Government Summit, to be held June 8-10, 2015, at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C.…
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Target, eBay … and You?
Cybersecurity threats are real, even for small businesses What does your business have in common with Target and eBay? Preferably, not the cybersecurity weaknesses that recently cost millions of dollars, exposed 100 million user records, and created lost consumer confidence that will last for years to come. But your business is just as vulnerable if…
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A Standards-Based Approach to the Internet of Things
The security industry is on notice. The Internet of Things (IoT) will have a revolutionary impact on business as usual in the electronic physical security industry. Within the next few years, this “new convergence” will drive enormous change in both physical and cyber security, along with its profound impact on automation. In response to this…
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Technology-Enabled Collaboration Builds Safe Cities
Better management of more information can enhance the protection of people and property Worldwide, the population is exploding, with experts projecting that it may exceed 10 billion by the year 2050. Included in this growth is a move from suburban to urban areas, filling cities to the limit and forcing municipalities to invest in ways…
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SIA Releases Cloud and Mobility White Paper
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee this week announced the first deliverable of the recently formed Cloud and Mobility Working Group: an industry white paper that explores the impact of the cloud on physical security. The paper, available as a free download from the SIA website, defines the group’s vision…
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SIA Member Profile: Johnson Yang, Vice President of Sales, Plustek Security
How did you get into the Security Industry? Plustek started its business since 1986. The major business is a professional scanner manufacturer that provides a variety of scanner product lines. It includes general consumer scanners, professional document and film scanners, as well as various embedded and standalone scanners. Plustek believes embedded software solutions would be…
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