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Your Step-by-Step Guide to OSDP System Troubleshooting
10 Best Practices to Resolve Common OSDP Configuration and Connectivity Problems As the industry continues to prioritize higher levels of cybersecurity and interoperability, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) has become the preferred communication standard for modern access control systems. Implementing OSDP delivers a host of benefits, but any shift away…
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Sustainability and Security: Two Goals, One Strategy
Sustainability and security have long been treated as separate concerns—one focused on the planet, the other on protecting business. Many people don’t realize how much common ground they share, and recognizing this connection is increasingly important. Why These Two Things Are Being Talked About Together At first glance, sustainability and security seem very different. Sustainability…
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Earth Day Guidance From SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board
As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2026), we’re reminded that meaningful environmental progress often begins with a single, simple change. This year, the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board encourages security professionals to consider: “What’s one small switch you can make to reduce your environmental impact?” Whether it’s refining operational practices or adjusting…
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The State of Industry Standards in 2026: Highlights From SIA’s Webinar
On March 3, 2026, the Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted a webinar on the state of industry standards. In this webinar, experts from SIA and fellow industry-related standards development organizations (SDOs) outlined the key priorities for the upcoming year and explored future initiatives aimed at advancing and enhancing security industry standards. VIDEO: The State of…
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Security Industry Association Confirms Openness of Transparent Mode for OSDP Standard
SIA and HID have collaborated to ensure the secure communication configuration for SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol is available to all. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed that, going forward, the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Transparent Mode configuration will be open to all within the security industry. SIA OSDP is an access…
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Audio Matters: Integrating Audio, Video and Intercom for Smarter and More Responsive Security
In the second of a four-part series from SIA’s Audio and Intelligent Communications Subcommittee, Chris Wildfoerster of Axis Communications discusses how audio, video and intercom integrations work in concert to create complete security and mass communications solutions. The concept of a truly “smart” and secure environment transcends traditional, isolated security solutions. Today, these advanced environments are powered by a technological ecosystem where every component—including video surveillance, access control, analytics,…
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Security Industry Association Releases 2026 Revision to DC-09 Standard
The newly released DC-09 version, an ANSI-approved standard for open and interoperable IP alarm transmission, features enhanced security and simplified deployment. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the 2026 revision of the SIA DC-09 standard—the trusted standard for secure IP-based communication between intrusion systems and monitoring centers. SIA DC-09 is an American National…
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Security Industry Association Releases New Corporate Credential Design Guide
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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Corporate Credential Design Guide
Recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams: covering physical credentials, identity verification, badge production, data security, counterfeiting protection technology options and more.
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