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Physical Security May Be Asking the Wrong AI Governance Question

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more capable, the physical security industry is appropriately spending more time discussing…

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Where Security Operations Meets Engineering: Insights From AcceleRISE 2026

Experts from HiveWatch highlighted pain points in security operations and how security teams are using automation to…

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The Top Courses and Education Sessions Coming to ISC East 2026

ISC East 2026 is coming up Nov. 3–5 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association…

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SIA and AMAG Announce New OSDP Training Program

Security Industry Association Announces New OSDP Training Program in Partnership With AMAG Technology

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with AMAG Technology…

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SIA principles for use of ALPR technology

Security Industry Association Calls for the Responsible and Effective Use of Automated License Plate Reader Technology

SIA has issued policy principles and guidance designed to guard against misuse of ALPR while preserving public…

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2026 SIA James Rothstein Business Scholarship Awardees

Security Industry Association Announces 2026 Winners for James Rothstein Business Scholarship

Manuel Alejandro Fernández Mena of Johnson Controls and Jonas Rosa of Convergint will receive scholarships to support…

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Each SIA webinar is archived for a minimum of one year to provide you free access to some of our best programs and seminars. View these programs on demand at your convenience.

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Advancing Beyond Video Surveillance

Proactive visual security is transforming monitoring centers For decades, video surveillance has been one of the cornerstones…

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The Video Architecture of the Future

Edge-to-cloud systems leverage the strengths of both components For decades, video surveillance followed a familiar blueprint: cameras…

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Ensuring That Seeing Is Believing

Built-in authentication is needed to differentiate real video from AI A video goes viral. A screenshot sparks…

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The SIA Center of Excellence helps organizations keep at the forefront of ever-changing market demands by fostering knowledge and expertise among employees, contractors and clients. This online repository of vendor-neutral, vetted information includes on-demand training courses, e-learning modules, webinars, articles and more.

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SIA Technology Insights—Fall 2026

SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.

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Security Market Index

SIA’s Security Market Index is a bimonthly publication measuring the latest security industry market confidence.

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SIA Data Center Security Principles: A Reference Guide for Data Center Security Professionals

Data Center Security Principles

A reference guide for data center security professionals, from the Security Industry Association’s Data Center Advisory Board.

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Security Market Index

SIA’s Security Market Index is a bimonthly publication measuring the latest security industry market confidence.

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The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events

This study examines the role of door locks and related physical security features in school-based active shooter events.

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SIA SPARC Intelligence Report: Guide to Working With Integrators

SPARC Intelligence Report: Best Practices for Working With Integrators

Best practices to help security practitioners take proactive steps to outline the desired operational outcome and clarify their success criteria to hold integrators accountable through standardized processes and transparent communication.

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SIA Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band Maintain Access for Important Public Safety and Security Technologies

Protect the Lower 900 MHz Band

SIA urges maintained access to the lower 900 MHz band for important public safety and security technologies.

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SIA Data Privacy Code of Practice: Video Surveillance Produced with support from SonicWall SIA

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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SIA Weighs in on Key OMB Guidance on Use of Artificial Intelligence by Federal Agencies

SIA responded to the Office of Management and Budget’s request for comment on a draft memorandum providing guidance and instructions to federal agencies for implementing the Biden administration’s Executive Order for Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence.

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Security Cornerstones Learning Series

SIA’s Security Cornerstones Learning Series provides a fundamental overview of the business practices and technologies used within today’s physical security industry.  Designed primarily for novice security professionals, the series includes e-learning modules which drive a go-at-your-own-pace understanding of the technology-based approaches that enhance physical security.