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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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Call for Underwriting Sponsors on New SIA Report: OT and Physical Security Convergence
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is excited to announce the development of a groundbreaking report on operational technology (OT) and physical security. This project will be guided by a steering committee of interested members as subject matter experts and underwriters for the project, as well as insights from SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board and Utilities Advisory…
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Call for Volunteers: SIA Standards and Technology Committees, Advisory Boards and Working Groups
Updated June 27, 2024 Are you passionate about the security industry? Do you want to help the Security Industry Association (SIA) enhance its efforts around key standards and technology topics? SIA is seeking new members for its standards and technology advisory boards, committees and working groups. Learn more about these opportunities here, and join us…
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The Importance of a School Security Standard: A Q&A With Danor Services’ Bob Ordan
One of SIA’s top advocacy priorities and an issue area that impacts nearly all of us to some degree is that of school safety and security. It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals…
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SIA Standards Update From ISC West 2024
Adom Yusuf shares 8 key updates on SIA’s standards programs coming out of ISC West, held April 9-12 in Las Vegas. The SIA Standards team is celebrating an amazing week in Las Vegas! With the ISC West energy still lingering, I’m eager to spotlight key discussions from many standards-related gatherings. If any of these concepts…
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Black Hat 2023 Session Underscores Importance of Implementing OSDP Properly
Research from Bishop Fox identifies possible OSDP implementation vulnerabilities and provides insightful recommendations to better secure OSDP devices in the field In early 2023, Bishop Fox disclosed to SIA several weaknesses in an OSDP implementation. Members of the OSDP Technical Subcommittee met with senior security engineer Dan Petro to review in depth the vulnerabilities along…
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Self-Sovereign Identity: Benefits, Challenges & Solutions
Security Industry Association Earns American National Standards Institute Reaccreditation for SIA Standards
SIA is committed to continue developing its industry standards in accordance with ANSI requirements and invites members to get involved. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development program. ANSI – the nonprofit standards body accreditation organization that oversees development of…
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SIA Standards Update From ISC West 2023
This article was originally published on LinkedIn Pulse on April 3, 2023. It was an incredible week March 28-31 in Las Vegas! With the ISC West hangover still fresh, I wanted to highlight a few concepts that were discussed in and out of the slew of standards-related meetings. If any of these concepts resonate with…
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How the 7-Eleven Storefront Crash Settlement Highlights the Importance of Retail Safety and Perimeter Security
Taking precautions like installing safety bollards and protective barriers can not only help prevent hostile attacks, but also guard against commonplace accidents. On Feb. 6, a Chicago-area man received a record-breaking $91 million settlement from 7-Eleven after losing both his legs in an accidental crash outside one of the company’s stores in Bensenville, Illinois, in…
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