SIA New Member Profile: Control iD
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Control iD specializes in developing hardware and software for electronic security, commercial automation and human resources management. The Brazilian company is headquartered in São Paulo, with its sales office in Curitiba and its industrial plant in Extrema. SIA spoke with Albert Nissimoff, director of technology at Control iD, about…
Keep Reading »Don’t Miss These Sessions on Converged Security and Smart, Secure Cities at ISC West
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. Going to ISC West 2020 (March 17-20 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada)? Mark your calendar for one or more of the top-quality education sessions presented by SIA Education at ISC. SIA Education@ISC West is your…
Keep Reading »Don’t Miss These Sessions on New Technology and Automation at ISC West
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. Going to ISC West 2020 (March 17-20 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada)? Mark your calendar for one or more of the top-quality education sessions presented by SIA Education at ISC. SIA Education@ISC West is your…
Keep Reading »SIA to Present on Emerging Security Technologies at AFPM Security Conference
With the progression of innovative technology and the plethora of biometric data developments, it is imperative to understand how to leverage these solutions to secure your facilities and to safely and legally exchange and store data. On April 15 at the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) Security Conference, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will…
Keep Reading »Don’t Miss These Business, Strategic Management and Hiring-Focused Sessions at ISC West
ISC West will occur as scheduled March 17-20, 2020. The show is not being canceled or postponed. Going to ISC West 2020 (March 17-20 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada)? Mark your calendar for one or more of the top-quality education sessions presented by SIA Education at ISC. SIA Education@ISC West is your…
Keep Reading »PASS K-12 School Safety Guidelines Included on SchoolSafety.gov
This month, the U.S. departments of Education, Health & Human Services, Homeland Security and Justice launched the website SchoolSafety.gov, a new one-stop clearinghouse for resources to help K-12 administrators, educators, parents and law enforcement prepare for and address threats related to school safety, security and support. The site features the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) school…
Keep Reading »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,…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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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