SIA New Member Profile: Alliance Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Alliance Security offers a comprehensive range of security service solutions in the New York City area. The company works to unite buildings’ needs and tenants’ wants to achieve the right security for people and property. SIA spoke with Paul J. Schmick, vice president of security technology for Alliance Security,…
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What NIST Data Shows About Facial Recognition and Demographics
In December 2019, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the most comprehensive report to date on the performance of facial recognition algorithms – the core component of facial recognition technology – across race, gender and other demographic groups. The most significant takeaway from the NIST report is that it confirms current facial…
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ISC West Session Preview: Protecting Physical Security Systems From Cyber and Human Threats
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. Are you a system owner or practitioner concerned about cyberattacks creating and event where after its discovered that it was your area or domain was a contributing factor? On March 18 at ISC West 2020, we will walk through…
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SIA Testifies on Facial Recognition Before New Jersey Assembly
As part of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) advocacy work on the issue of facial recognition, Drake Jamali, SIA’s manager of government relations, testified on Feb. 3 before the New Jersey Assembly of Legislators’ Committee on Science, Innovation and Technology. Jamali’s testimony to the committee, led by Chairman Andrew Zwicker and Vice-Chair Linda Carter, provided…
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ISC West Session Preview: Governance – The Glass Ceiling of Your Security Program Improvement Initiative
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. I’ve been complaining about cybersecurity in the physical security industry for over 10 years. I’ve been brushed off, been called out for asking questions and even endured threats of lawsuits and had to seek legal counsel – just for…
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ISC West Session Preview: The Promise of OSDP
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. ISC West 2020 is around the corner, and with our SIA Education@ISC session, my co-presenter Tony Diodato of Cypress Integration Solutions and I are excited to have the opportunity to talk with all of you about The Promise of…
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SIA Member Profile: Bullistic Barriers LLC
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Bullistic Barriers LLC has developed a patent-pending bullet-resistant fence that absorbs the energy of AK-47 bullets, with a surface strategically designed to minimize ricochet. The company is headquartered in Gap, Pennsylvania, and its product – which will be launched at ISC West and AFA West – is also rated…
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Development of Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition Should Not Be Impeded, White House Official Says
One of the top science advisors in the White House cautioned at a recent event in Washington, D.C., against tightly restricting the development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. “I’m a firm believer that it is unethical to not use AI if it can lead to important benefits,” Deputy U.S. Chief Technology Officer Lynne Parker said.…
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SIA New Member Profile: Rank One Computing
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Rank One Computing works to make the world safer and more convenient through the use of cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms that can accurately perform facial recognition. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and its customers and user base span across government agencies, large financial institutions, the security industry,…
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Security Matters: Jan. 28, 2020 (Guest: Paul Ragusa)
In the latest episode of the new videocast version of Security Matters, host Andrew Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies spoke with Paul Ragusa, editor of Security Systems News, about his background in the security industry, how the publication identifies the top security news to cover, what to expect at the upcoming SecurityNext conference taking place…
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