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.
Operational Technology and Physical Security Convergence: A Primer
As physical security professionals, we might not always think about how operational technology (OT) fits into our work; however, OT is becoming increasingly important, especially as security systems and information technology (IT) continue to converge. With the rising number and sophistication of breaches occurring within facilities, the lines between physical security and OT are blurring.…
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Video: Exploring Conversational AI in Security and Communications
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the first in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this first video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, examine how conversational artificial intelligence…
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Understanding the Evolution: From Classic Chatbots to RAG Chatbots to AI-Powered Assistants
With the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022 and the corresponding rise of generative artificial intelligence (gen-AI), the landscape of conversational agents significantly evolved. While the chat interface may appear the same as in past years, new technologies have dramatically expanded its capabilities. The security industry is rapidly integrating chat systems to streamline operations, from…
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New AI Systems Generate Successes, Failures and Potential
Artificial intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, generative AI (gen-AI), are in the news on an almost-daily basis. The technology captivated our collective attention approximately 18 months ago with the release of ChatGPT, which garnered 100 million users in just two months, something that took the social media giant Facebook two and a half years to…
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SPARC Intelligence Report: Mobile Credential Solutions
Explore challenges in managing mobile credentials, current solutions being used and how the industry can enhance adoption and effectiveness.
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Understanding APIs: The Backbone of Modern Security Interoperability
In the ever-evolving world of physical security, technology is crucial in ensuring our safety. One term you might have heard buzzing around is API. But what exactly is an API, how does it work and why should you care? Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand and see how it positively…
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At SIA GovSummit, Government Security Execs Share Tips on Going from Silos to Convergence
Cyber and physical security leaders opened up about lessons they learned for converging systems across domains and how they evaluate and assess new technologies. At the 2024 SIA GovSummit, a 2-day government security conference held in Washington, D.C., May 21-22, the convergence of IT and OT and the creation of a unified cyber-physical approach to…
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Misgivings Cloud First-in-Nation Colorado AI Law: Implications and Considerations for the Security Industry
Governor Asks for Further Refinement and Federal Preemption On May 17, 2024, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 205 (SB-205), making Colorado the first state in the nation to enact a measure regulating artificial intelligence (AI) that is applicable broadly. Following a winding path that started with importing a bill drafted in…
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Five Top Sessions on Artificial Intelligence at ISC West 2024
ISC West 2024 is coming up April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 100 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.…
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Security Shifts: The Technology Trends Creating a Safer World
Cloud and AI are remaking video surveillance It is quite clear that technology is undergoing significant changes, and it is largely thanks to major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. These developments are in line with what experts like Bill Gates have been predicting: a significant boom in technology over the next few…
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