SIA New Member Profile: BIMobject
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member BIMobject is a global marketplace for the construction industry. The company is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, with additional offices in Europe, North America and Asia. SIA spoke with Corbin Grimes, North America team lead at BIMobject, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the…
Keep Reading »SIA Leads Letter to Congress Urging Protection of Security Devices Under Spectrum Proposal
On Oct. 29, 2024, the Security Industry Association (SIA) sent a letter signed by 92 security businesses and organizations conveying a strong, industrywide message to Capitol Hill urging members of Congress to weigh in with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on a proposal that would restructure the Lower 900 MHz frequency. As explained in a…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board Closes Out Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB) 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 member Kasia Hanson – CEO and founder of KFactor Global Security Advisory – get to know the CAB…
Keep Reading »Four School Safety and Security Sessions to Attend at ISC East
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,…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Trinity Consulting & Design
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Trinity Consulting & Design offers comprehensive consulting and design solutions for physical security and telecommunications services to both private- and public-sector clients. The company is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, and supports clients in the U.S. and internationally. SIA spoke with Daniel Brown, president and senior security consultant at Trinity…
Keep Reading »The ConfusedPilot Hack: A Wake-Up Call for Identity and Access Management and Physical Access Control
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 member Pauline Norstrom – CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn takeaways from the latest cyberattack method. The recent ConfusedPilot…
Keep Reading »The Future of Remote Video Monitoring: Automation Powered by Artificial Intelligence
The remote video monitoring industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for security solutions among businesses and homeowners; however, as the industry expands, it faces important challenges, particularly the reliance on human operators to manage alerts and monitor video feeds. This approach can be both costly and inconsistent. A…
Keep Reading »Predictive Analytics: A Proactive Security Solution
The physical security industry is being transformed by moving from being reactive to proactive, thanks to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive analytics. The introduction of AI is making surveillance systems smarter, more efficient and prognostic. Threat + Anomaly Detection AI works by using machine-learning algorithms to detect unusual behavior. Unlike human staff,…
Keep Reading »State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements
What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
Keep Reading »Five Can’t-Miss Sessions on Critical Infrastructure Protection at ISC East
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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