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Card and reader selection might seem like a simple decision, but it is one of the most important choices in the long-term success, security and sustainability of an access control program. In many deployments, the credential technology gets chosen almost by accident. Integrators often default to whatever they are comfortable with, or whatever happens to…
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The publication—produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group—offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group and sharing recommended practices for the design and implementation of…
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ISC West 2025 is coming up March 31 – April 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 115 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most…
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Women in Security Invited to Write for SIA Technology Insights
Fall 2018 issue of SIA Technology Insights Journal to be entirely female authored.
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Edge monitoring is key to system reliability and data integrity The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and the proliferation of connected devices have combined to fundamentally change how businesses and industries operate. AI/ML is no longer confined to cloud data centers. It is now shifting toward the edge, enabling real-time…
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What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
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The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. 1, 2024. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members. The policy, known as verified response, requires audio, video or human verification of a…
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What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
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A key and asset management system can provide ROI by mitigating loss and theft How do you determine the return on investment (ROI) that comes from securing your company’s keys and assets? As a professional in the security industry, you start to realize just how many companies struggle to answer that question. It goes well…
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This paper reports on modern indoor positioning system (IPS) technologies that utilize personal smart mobile devices, or non-personal non-smart mobile devices (object tags and beacons),for purposes of locating and tracking people and objects. The greatest attention is given to technologies that incorporate smartphones. Smartphones are of special interest to IPS manufacturers, because smartphone users are…
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SIA volunteers lead many committees focused on security solutions, including access, intrusion, video and more. The power of being involved is that you’re shaping the industry and staying ahead of the curve. Interested? We want you.
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Traditional fences stop at the property line—drones fly right over them. While airspace is federal territory, local law enforcement governs the ground—giving you immediate power to interdict pilots using state or local statutes. What You Can Do Now While utilities generally cannot prohibit lawful drone transit through regulated airspace, drone pilots may still be subject…
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Preparedness and the right architecture can provide powerful defenses The proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, presents unique challenges for physical security. From nuisance incidents to deliberate malicious actions, the potential for drones to threaten privacy, safety and security is prompting many organizations to consider revising their physical security programs. But…
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In a recent blog post, the Security Industry Association (SIA) discussed key takeaways from a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on ways to safeguard the homeland from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. Both lawmakers and the public have expressed great concern over recent incidents involving unknown drone sightings in New Jersey and…
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The publication—produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group—offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group and sharing recommended practices for the design and implementation of…
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Biometrics is no longer a futuristic concept-it’s a core part of how we authenticate identities, secure access and design user experiences. At a recent session at AcceleRISE led by Teresa Wu, vice president of smart credentials and access at IDEMIA Public Security, attendees were given a sweeping look at where biometric technology came from, where…
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Five leaders from industry and government will be honored for their outstanding contributions in biometrics and security at the SIA Identity and Biometrics Symposium. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from…
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Open platforms bring together existing systems while avoiding disruption When business continuity, physical security and cybersecurity operate in silos, gaps are inevitable. Disconnected systems create blind spots and affect response times, adding friction at the exact moment when speed and clarity matter. Converging security and business functions increases efficiency and versatility by reducing duplicative efforts.…
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The conversation around artificial intelligence (AI) and physical security has shifted. It is no longer about whether organizations should pay attention—it is about whether they are moving fast enough to keep up with what is already on the market. After more than two decades working across enterprise security programs, I have watched a lot of…
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Software is now a critical factor in system design Today’s systems integrator faces a unique mix of opportunity and pressure. While demand for system retrofits, modernization projects and artificial intelligence-optimized physical security solutions continues to increase, end users also expect faster deployments, clearer documentation and more proactive life-cycle management than ever before. For many integrators,…
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Combining acoustic and infrared detection systems boosts accuracy and effectiveness Gun-related violence continues to affect communities across the United States, with 2024 averaging more than one mass shooting per day. As a result, protecting people in outdoor public spaces, such as parking lots, shopping centers, corporate campuses and stadiums, has become a growing priority for…
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While some states are legislating the use of “bulletproof window film” in schools in response to school shootings, others are adding it as a preventative measure. These film products are usually thin, installed over the existing glass and fairly affordable. The problem is, inexpensive, thin security window film designed to delay entry will not stop…
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Solutions Can Speed Response to the Threat Gun violence in American schools is a topic that no one likes to think about, much less discuss. Preventive measures should be priorities, including security practices and technologies, and resources should be provided to help students and staff deal with mental health and anger issues before they escalate.…
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Edge-to-cloud systems leverage the strengths of both components For decades, video surveillance followed a familiar blueprint: cameras at the edge, recorders tucked into network closets and servers humming away in back rooms. It worked well for a time, but it was built for an era when cameras were passive sensors and infrastructure evolved slowly. That…
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Built-in authentication is needed to differentiate real video from AI A video goes viral. A screenshot sparks conversation. An audio file causes rumors to spread. A single frame steers everything from a boardroom decision to a jury’s vote. The world now runs on digital media, but there’s a risk—the internet now manufactures “proof” on demand.…
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Storing video data used to simply involve storing the video from the camera and another basic event database of motion events or other basic yes/no triggers. With all of the metadata created by some cameras now, however, it is also necessary to store this additional data somewhere. System designers need to take this data into…
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