Research

Expand your understanding of security industry metrics and specifications with research provided by SIA members and partners.

Statistics and research about support of facial recognition

U.S. Public Opinion Research on the Support of Facial Recognition

Most Americans support facial recognition according to new research. Leading independent polling firm Schoen Cooperman Research recently conducted the most extensive nationwide poll yet on Americans’ views of facial recognition technology. The August 2020 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults found majority support for use of the technology across a wide range of public safety, security and convenience applications.

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SIA Omdia Physical Security Market Overview Q4 2020

Physical Security Market Overview: Q4 2020

This three-page brief, created for SIA members by Omdia in partnership with SIA, highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. physical security equipment market going into Q4 2020 and offers technology adoption predictions and member perspectives.

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September/October 2020 SIA Security Market Index security technology industry market confidence report

Security Market Index: September/October 2020 Edition

Provided to Security Industry Association (SIA) members as a review of current market conditions, the September/October 2020 Security Market Index (SMI) shows that after May/June 2020’s low SMI in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the industry is returning to confidence.

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SIA Practitioner Insights: Oil and Gas Sector report cover

SIA Practitioner Insights: Oil & Gas Sector Report

In this special report based on a SIA and AFPM focus group, get end user perspectives on security technologies, plus analysis of current and emerging risks.

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Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Power Generation, Oil and Gas and Water Treatment Sectors report cover

Physical Security Vertical Market Assessment: U.S. Power Generation, Oil & Gas and Water Treatment Sectors

This report created by Omdia in partnership with SIA assesses the U.S. market for physical security equipment in critical infrastructure in the power generation, oil and gas and water treatment sectors.

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SIA 2020 Wage & Benefits Benchmarking Study report cover

SIA 2020 Wage & Benefits Benchmarking Study

The SIA Wage & Benefits Benchmarking Study is an important study conducted by SIA for its members and designed to allow companies to easily compare their compensation levels and benefits offerings with their peers.

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