SIA New Member Profile: IMEG Corp.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IMEG Corp. is one of the largest design consulting firms in the United States, specializing in high-performing building systems, infrastructure, program management and construction-related services. IMEG’s Security Group specializes in developing advanced security measures for new and existing facilities. The company has more than 40 locations in the U.S.…
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Artificial Intelligence in Video Surveillance: Advantages Over Previous Technologies
The speed of development of artificial intelligence (AI) has aided its adoption in several industries, and the physical security market is increasingly looking to adopt AI applications, particularly in the case of deep learning algorithms in the video surveillance market. AI in Physical Security, a white paper produced for SIA in partnership with IHS Markit,…
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ISC West Session Preview: The Great Biometric Debate
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. While panels are common at ISC West, on Thursday, April 11, attendees can attend a session with a twist that hasn’t been done before. Instead of featuring panelists…
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Meet the Women in Security Forum Breakfast @ ISC West Speaker: Q&A With Juliette Kayyem
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is looking forward to its Women in Security Forum Breakfast @ ISC West on Friday, April 12, featuring insights from special guest Juliette Kayyem, a national leader in America’s homeland security efforts. Kayyem previously served as President Obama’s assistant secretary for intergovernmental affairs at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Massachusetts…
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Back by Popular Demand: Don’t Miss These Sessions at ISC West 2019
ISC West 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. With so many education sessions to choose from, you might be wondering which ones to mark on your calendar. Here, the Security Industry Association (SIA) shares…
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SIA Member Profile: SecuritySpecifiers
Security Industry Association (SIA) member SecuritySpecifiers started in 2010 as an online database service to allow companies to connect with security consultants and design engineers. SecuritySpecifiers, based in Rhode Island, interfaces with consultants and manufacturers worldwide. SIA spoke with Ray Coulombe, managing director of SecuritySpecifiers, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.…
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Hiring Tip: Determine Cultural Fit in the Interview Process
The security industry, like any other, faces hiring challenges, and identifying, engaging, recruiting and hiring the best talent available is critical to fueling future strategic growth plans. A key component of the hiring process includes determining cultural fit and setting expectations. The cultural fit between your company, your team and a new hire is arguably…
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New Resource From NIST: Small Business Cybersecurity Corner
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the Small Business Cybersecurity Corner, a website designed to provide small businesses with consistent, clear, concise and actinoable cybersecurity resources. All of the website’s resources are free and leverage insights from NIST and other federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and corporations. Chances are, your security organization…
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State Bills on the Move Enabling Use of Security Technology to Protect Students, Children and the Elderly
Lawmakers in Hawaii (HI HB 736), Minnesota (MN HF 146/SF 11), Missouri (MO HB 719), North Dakota (ND SB 2113) and South Dakota (SD HB 1268) have all introduced legislation that would require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow residents and their families to install video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in their…
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Security Megatrend: The Internet of Things & the Big Data Effect
The security industry is an exciting, attractive and technology-driven industry delving into the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, big data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics, software as a service and more. There’s data coming from everywhere. Now, the challenge is how to manage and segment all of this information so that it’s usable and…
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