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Mitigating the Silo Vulnerability
The GRC framework brings physical security and cybersecurity together Governance, risk and compliance (GRC) provide an integrated framework for managing security programs across both physical and cyber domains. This high-level approach ensures that security investments align strategically with business objectives, risks are systematically identified and mitigated and regulatory requirements are consistently met across an organization.…
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Stop Automating the Wrong Work
Physical security does not have an artificial intelligence (AI) problem—it has a workflow problem. For the last 20 to 40 years, this industry has mostly iterated. We added better cameras, better access control panels, better sensors, better dashboards, better reports and more integrations. We rarely asked the harder question: Why does this process exist in the…
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Security Industry Association Announces More Keynote and Featured Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026
David K. Hernandez will join the keynote lineup for Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, taking place June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the second keynote speaker and more expert presenters for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C.,…
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ESG Insights for Security Industry Executives
This resource shares 2026 trends for aligning environmental, social and governance with business outcomes, compliance sustainability goals.
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will take place June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C., and presented by SIA with guidance from the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee—will…
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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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