Implementing OSDP Access Control? Follow This Simple Checklist
13 tips for consistently implementing access control solutions that follow the SIA OSDP standard Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is the leading communication standard for modern access control systems. Developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA), OSDP delivers stronger cybersecurity, improved interoperability and easier device management than legacy interfaces such as Wiegand. The benefits of OSDP…
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Security Megatrends: The Annual Vision for the Security Industry
Leveraging insights from independent research, surveys, focus groups and top sessions at the Securing New Ground conference, the Security Megatrends report, an annual publication of the Security Industry Association, provides analysis on 10 top trends affecting security industry businesses and practitioners.
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Skill vs. Will: Mastering the Art of Behavioral-Based Interviews
Why It Matters: Whether you’re hunting for niche talent or filling an entry-level role, the goal is the same: find candidates who grow, thrive and add real value. Traditional interviews? No way! It’s time to level up with a personalized approach that focuses on what really matters. Because let’s face it: past behavior is the…
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Data Privacy Code of Practice – Video Surveillance
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Data Privacy Advisory Board has produced this Code of Practice for Video Surveillance based on common privacy and security principles to provide manufacturers, integrators and end users with guidance that can be used to inform their development of sound policies and best practices that mitigate privacy risks while leveraging the power of video technology.
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Global Environmental and Sustainability Product-Related Regulations: Implications for Manufacturers
In a time where environmental awareness is increasingly prominent in global policymaking, manufacturers worldwide are encountering important regulations aimed at promoting sustainability. Over the next three years, various key environmental and sustainability product-related regulations will be implemented, necessitating that manufacturers ensure compliance and adapt their operations accordingly. In this article from the Security Industry Association’s…
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Mastering Greenhouse Gas Accounting and CDP Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide
Greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting have become crucial practices for organizations worldwide as they strive to address climate change and meet stakeholder expectations. CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) has emerged as a leading platform for companies to disclose their environmental impact. In this Security Industry Association (SIA) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory…
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Balancing Wireless Innovation With Wired Reliability
Integrating both approaches advances convenience, security and sustainability in smart buildings In the realm of smart building technologies, the evolution of the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to a significant transformation in networking needs, bringing forth not only the question of data connectivity but also the crucial issue of power delivery to each endpoint.…
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Security Shifts: The Technology Trends Creating a Safer World
Cloud and AI are remaking video surveillance It is quite clear that technology is undergoing significant changes, and it is largely thanks to major advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing. These developments are in line with what experts like Bill Gates have been predicting: a significant boom in technology over the next few…
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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security
The potential is great, though challenges remain The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts. In the rapidly evolving landscape of security services, one trend is clear: the move toward artificial intelligence (AI). Since the invention of the internet,…
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Improving Visitor Management With Lighting Technologies
External illumination boosts accuracy of biometric solutions Visitor management is a critical aspect of every physical security plan. Verifying the identity of patrons and guests before granting access to a facility is essential for maintaining a safe environment. Over the last decade, airports, government facilities, banks, data centers and other institutions have increasingly adopted contactless,…
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