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ESG as a Differentiator in the Security Industry: Where We Are Now and Where We’re Heading
Experts share insights on the importance of ESG in security and its journey from compliance to competitive advantage. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles continue to evolve within the security industry. ESG is a competitive advantage for businesses in the security industry, with benefits ranging from social impact to security, safety and risk management. The…
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Fortifying the Perimeter: Next-Generation Intrusion Detection Insights From Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Experts Examined Digital Twins, LiDAR, Thermal and Intelligent AI Video Most organizations believe their perimeter is secure—cameras are deployed, sensors are active and alerts are configured. Yet critical gaps remain. Movement occurs between zones, threats develop outside traditional fields of view, and by the time an alert is triggered, the situation has often already escalated.…
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Applying CPTED to the Perimeter: Insights From Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Experts discussed how the industry is rethinking boundaries in a changing security landscape. Perimeters have traditionally been defined by physical barriers such as fencing, bollards, and controlled access points. While these elements remain important, today’s environments increasingly include shared public-private spaces, fan zones and transitional areas often referred to as “Zone X,” where boundaries are…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Video and Vision Subcommittee
Jacob Hengel will oversee the subcommittee’s work to review, develop, promote and advocate for the adoption of relevant industrywide standards related to video. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jacob Hengel of YourSix as the new chair of the SIA Video and Vision Subcommittee. Jacob Hengel is chief technology officer and board member at YourSix,…
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Security Industry Association Surpasses Milestone of 200 SIA OSDP Verified Products
The SIA OSDP Verified program validates device conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol standard and strengthens end-user confidence in its adoption. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced a major milestone in its SIA OSDP Verified initiative—that over 200 device models have been named OSDP Verified through the comprehensive program, which validates…
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Going Inside Aliro: A Q&A With Connectivity Standards Alliance President & CEO Tobin Richardson
Following a recent visit to the Security Industry Association (SIA) offices by Tobin Richardson, president and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), SIA wanted to dive deeper on the Aliro protocol and share information for our members, to get greater details on the protocol and share what’s possibly coming next for this emerging communication…
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Your Badge Is More Than a Door Key: Takeaways From SIA’s Corporate ID Credential Design Webinar
Corporate ID badges have long been treated as a mundane necessity—print them, hand them out and move on. But according to a recent Security Industry Association (SIA) webinar, that mindset may be leaving organizations dangerously exposed. VIDEO: Designing Secure and Effective Corporate ID Credentials SIA’s June 4, 2026, webinar offered an in-depth walkthrough of the…
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Fundamental Aspects of Perimeter Security Barriers
A guide to common perimeter security terminology, threat vectors, preventative measures and performance criteria for perimeter security systems.
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Why Intelligent Audio Is the Industry’s Most Overlooked Advantage
This white paper makes the case that intelligent audio is no longer a “nice-to-have” but rather an essential component of any comprehensive security strategy. It is time to break the silence and listen to what our security systems have been missing.
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2026 ESG Virtual Symposium and Call for Speakers
SIA is looking for speakers to help us explore how the security industry can contribute to and is adopting environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives. Save the date! Put a hold on your calendar for Sept. 9, 2026, for a daylong virtual event packed with powerful sessions of dialogue and discovery at the ESG Virtual…
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