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Following Recent Incidents, U.S. House of Representatives Examines Counterdrone Protections

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Top security industry takeaways from House Homeland Security Committee Hearing “Safeguarding the Homeland From Unmanned Aerial Systems” On Dec. 10, 2024, the House Homeland Security Committee held a joint hearing by the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security entitled “Safeguarding the Homeland from Unmanned Aerial Systems.” The…

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SIA New Member Profile: SFC Energy

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SFC Energy AG is a leading provider of hydrogen and direct methanol fuel cells for stationary, portable and mobile hybrid power solutions. The company is headquartered in Brunnthal, Germany, near Munich, and has operating subsidiaries in Canada, India, the Netherlands, Romania, Denmark, the United Kingdom and the United States,…

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Seamless Integration and Maximum Impact

By now, the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled security technology has become clear to anyone who follows industry trends. Intelligent, AI-powered remote video and alarm monitoring that streamlines the flow of incidents across thousands of locations to improve accuracy and response time is one of the first examples of AI being used to dramatically…

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From AI Technology to AI Solution

You can’t swing a manufacturer-branded lanyard around a security trade show floor these days without hitting 12 booths touting their latest artificial intelligence (AI) product offerings. The vast majority of these products are cameras, servers or edge appliances talking about object detection, or false alarm reduction for remote monitoring applications. There is no argument that…

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SIA New Member Profile: CSI Security and Electric

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member CSI Security and Electric serves its customers as a trusted partner in pioneering security and electrical solutions. The company has offices in Queens and Port Washington, New York. SIA spoke with Christine Bergold, chief financial officer and general manager of CSI Security and Electric, about the company, the security…

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Audio Analytics: Transforming Security

Video: Audio Analytics – Transforming Security

The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the fourth in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, experts delve into the growing impact of audio technology…

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SIA New Member Profile: Watchful

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Watchful works to empower security teams to build trust, perform confidently and deliver exceptional results to their clients. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and serves customers across New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Canada. SIA spoke with Joshua Parsons, founder and CEO of Watchful, about…

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Effective Governance: Why Policies and Procedures Matter

Governance is the invisible infrastructure that keeps operations steady, decisions sound and trust strong. At the heart of effective governance lie policies and procedures. These aren’t just formalities; they’re the guideposts that ensure everyone, from leadership to front-line staff, is aligned on expectations, responsibilities and best practices. An auditor once told me, “If it is…

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