Chatting About Cybersecurity: A Conversation With ChatGPT on the Role of Artificial Intelligence
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Vice Chair Rachelle Loyear – vice president of integrated security at Allied Universal – learn about the role of artificial…
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Five Cybersecurity Sessions to Attend at ISC East 2024
ISC East 2024 is coming up Nov. 19-21 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 70 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends,…
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SIA New Member Profile: Altowav
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Altowav offers low-latency, high-bandwidth and virtually interference-free wireless networking solutions. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and serves people and places in North America. SIA spoke with Altowav President Alex Doorduyn about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company.…
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Resolution Funding Federal Government Through Dec. 20 Includes Security-Specific Measures
Measures include over $350 million for election security and presidential transition, a counter-UAS extension, extension of funds for FEMA disaster relief On Sept. 25, 2024, the U.S. House and Senate passed a three-month continuing resolution (CR) that funds the federal government through Dec. 20, 2024. The measure is a “clean” CR that reappropriates funding and…
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Video: Why We Need Legislative Changes to Help Prevent Domestic Drone Attacks
While uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) offer tremendous benefits, they also pose security risks across various sectors, including military, homeland security, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, borders, VIP protection and maritime operations. Addressing these security risks while safeguarding our society is constant theme within the efforts of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Counter-UAS Working Group. Will it take…
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Update on California AI Measures After Conclusion of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session
Sept. 30, 2024, looms as the deadline for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign or veto any bills cleared by the legislature and sent to the governor’s office by the end of its regular session. There were some surprises on AI legislation with implications for discussions across the nation on AI policy, with key outcomes…
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Why the Security Industry Needs an “AI Device” Category
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the realm of video surveillance software, turning what was once a live monitoring or post-event forensics tool into a predictive business enabler. Whereas, in the past, organizations would need to manually analyze footage to identify trends, today data dashboards are available that provide up-to-the-minute updates on…
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Leveling the Field: Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Video Surveillance
For decades, video surveillance has fallen short of the expectations of many security operators. The benefits of video surveillance and its impact on operations, safety and security are undeniable; however, when you go deeper, video motion technology still suffers from the dynamic environments of real life. Between lighting, shadows, weather and unpredictable movements by people…
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Video: How to Use Impatience as an Advantage in Security Sales
Another video in the SIA Integration Insights series is here! In this video from NAVCO Executive Vice President of National Accounts Angie Barnes, the first in a four-part series on integration sales, you’ll gain an understanding of the value of impatience in security sales and how to seize the moment with your urgency while engaging…
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SIA New Member Profile: Secure Direction Consulting
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Secure Direction Consulting offers expert independent security consulting. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. SIA spoke with Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CSC, board-certified security consultant and principal and lead consultant for Secure Direction Consulting (as well as the president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)),…
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