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.

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Five Cybersecurity Sessions to Attend at ISC East

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ISC East 2023 is coming up Nov. 14-16 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 40 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and…

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President Biden’s New Executive Order and AI Policy Impacting the Security Industry

Industry Engagement in Washington, D.C., and Brussels, Belgium If you haven’t noticed, artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the hottest topics in the media and policy circles in the U.S. and around the world. In Washington, D.C., there have been more than nine congressional hearings on AI since Sept. 1, 2023, and more than 50…

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Guest Post: POV of Two Companies During and After a Cyberattack

Nick Stello of the GlobalCyberConsortium shares scenarios and cyber-readiness tips for businesses. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. As part of the advisory board’s work with stakeholders and efforts to increase cybersecurity awareness…

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Guest Opinion: How Modern Warfare Can Target Vulnerable IIoT Devices

i-PRO Americas’ Will Knehr shares tips for securing industrial Internet of Things devices. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Will Knehr – senior manager…

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Security Industry Association Files Amicus Brief in Key BIPA Case

At the end of August 2023, the Security Industry Association (SIA) filed an amicus curie (“friend of the court”) brief in support of a U.S. District Court ruling that rejects an incorrect interpretation of requirements under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) of 2008 in a case under consideration by the Ninth Circuit Court…

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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – founder and CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn about mitigating artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity threats to…

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SIA Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Higher Education
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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Higher Education

This 2023 vertical market report, produced by Omdia exclusively for SIA, provides research and statistics on the market for physical security equipment and solutions in the United States education sector. It examines key market drivers and barriers for the higher education security vertical, how the higher education and K-12 markets differ and how to win business with higher education end users.

 

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Using AI Technology to Mitigate Risk and Enhance Productivity

Software can relieve workers of an increasing number of tasks Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly prevalent in daily lives. Unlocking a phone with facial recognition, using voice assistants such as Siri or Alexa, traveling in self-driving cars, and relying on fraud detection algorithms are examples of people using AI without necessarily recognizing it as…

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How AI Solutions Make Parking Lots Smarter – and More Secure

Artificial intelligence solutions promote a better, safer customer experience Parking lots and garages are the third most crime-prone areas in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. More than one out of every 10 property crimes occurs in these areas, totaling about 1,400 incidents every day. Property owners, city officials and campus administrators…

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