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SIA Explores Drones, Robots and Counter-Drone Systems at ISC West

With drones and ground-based robots (along with counter-drone systems) becoming a growing part of the security industry, ISC West – April 9-12 in Las Vegas, Nevada – will once again dedicate a portion of the show floor to the Unmanned Security Expo. This year’s expo will feature exhibits (of course), technology demonstrations (watch an early…

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SIA Member Profile: SecuriThings

Security Industry Association (SIA) member SecuriThings provides end-to-end security for Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The system leverages big data and advanced machine learning to identify and mitigate cyberattacks in real time. SecuriThings is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, with U.S. offices in New York City. SIA spoke with Roy Brockman, director of marketing at…

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SIA New Member Profile: Nirovision

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Nirovision provides powerful artificial intelligence (AI) features like facial recognition and object detection; the company‘s mobile-first video analytics provide real-time AI insights for professionals on the go. Nirovision is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with a presence in Las Vegas, Nevada, and New York City. SIA spoke with Jimmy Lee,…

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Cybersecurity Imperative Key Finding: Digital Transformation Exposing Companies to Higher Cyber Risks

In late 2018, SIA partnered with ESI Thoughtlab, WSJ Pro Cybersecurity and a coalition of other organizations to release The Cybersecurity Imperative, a benchmarking study of the cybersecurity practices and initiatives of global organizations. One key finding of the the global benchmarking study is that the speed of digital transformation is heightening cyber risks for companies…

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In Memoriam: Allen Fritts

This week, the security industry mourned the loss of Allen Fritts, who dedicated more than 30 years to the security and fire professions. Fritts, who spent more than two decades in three operating divisions or Pittway Corp., served as president of Notifier and eventually became president of Honeywell Fire Systems – a role from which…

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SIA Encourages Security Integrators to Submit Entries to 2019 Top 75 Market Leaders

Entries are now open for the Security Sales & Integration (SSI) Top 75 Market Leaders Listings, which highlight dealers and integrators that epitomize the go-to-market model and are pacing the competition in their respecitve market niches. The Security Industry Association (SIA) encourages companies to boost their reputations and validate their standings as industry leaders by…

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ISC West Session Preview: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies

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ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: Analytics in the Video Central Station – Proper Deployment, Programming and Configuration to Optimize Operational and Cost Efficiencies on Thursday,…

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ISC West Session Preview: The Stadium of the Future

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ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: The Stadium of the Future on Thursday, April 11! This session seeks to share the latest updates and findings regarding…

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ISC West Session Preview: Being a Woman Business Owner in the Security Industry Is an Advantage, Not a Disadvantage

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ISC West 2019 is quickly approaching! In addition to great networking, special events and new products and technologies, attendees have access to 85+ top-quality training sessions through SIA Education@ISC. One key session to add to your calendar: Being a Woman Business Owner in the Security Industry Is an Advantage, Not a Disadvantage on Tuesday, April 9! This…

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State Contractor Monitoring and School Security Legislation Updates

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has joined an industry-led coalition expressing concerns about legislation proposed in more than 25 states to impose onerous new requirements on state contractors that could compromise employee privacy and cybersecurity while unnecessarily increasing costs, particularly for security integrators.  Lawmakers in several states filed bills that would impose a new requirement…

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