Posts Tagged ‘SIA Technology Insights’
Find articles published in the SIA Technology Insights journal, a twice-annual journal focusing on emerging security technologies, and authored by SIA members.
Is Your Security Solution Secure?
Endpoint Vulnerabilities Must Be Addressed Six years ago, a receptionist opened an email on her work computer. A seemingly ordinary, pedantic task. Unbeknownst to a menagerie of IT professionals at the time, this message was from her personal web-based email. But, still, none of this was out of the ordinary. For a plot twist, let…
Keep Reading »The Rise of Vision-Enabled Operations
Video Data Is No Longer Just About Security For decades, physical security has meant alarms, guards and maybe a wall of CCTV monitors. Cameras recorded a ton of video, but it was only ever reviewed after an incident, if at all. All those hours of footage were essentially left to waste, regardless of the secrets…
Keep Reading »Integration by Design
Security Should Fit Seamlessly Into Modern Buildings As safety concerns rise in public and commercial spaces, a key question emerges: How do you secure a building without making everyone inside feel that they are in danger? Traditional security measures like reinforced bars, electronic turnstiles and metal detectors can be jarring. They may provide physical protection,…
Keep Reading »SIA Technology Insights—Fall 2025
SIA Technology Insights is a journal produced semiannually by SIA that distills the most current thinking for applying today’s security technologies.
Keep Reading »Better Together: How Edge AI and Agentic AI Combine to Provide Speed and Judgment
A recent comment from a senior security leader (formerly with a Fortune 50 company) cut to the heart of a growing debate. He said that edge artificial intelligence (AI) sometimes feels like a pricing tactic, a way for manufacturers to justify higher costs or lock buyers into proprietary ecosystems. While his caution has merit, it…
Keep Reading »The Power of Layered Security
Defenses should not be limited to the internal environment Security is no longer just a single-layered effort. Whether managing a retail store, hospital or warehouse, securing a property requires a multifaceted approach that considers both physical and digital threats. By implementing a layered security strategy, businesses can effectively deter, detect and respond to security incidents…
Keep Reading »Planning a Holistic Counterdrone Program
Preparedness and the right architecture can provide powerful defenses The proliferation of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), better known as drones, presents unique challenges for physical security. From nuisance incidents to deliberate malicious actions, the potential for drones to threaten privacy, safety and security is prompting many organizations to consider revising their physical security programs. But…
Keep Reading »Security Technologies Take Flight
Artificial intelligence and the cloud provide airports with efficiencies, regulatory compliance Airports present unique challenges when it comes to security and safety because of their size, risk profile and multiple access points. At the same time, passenger traffic has increased significantly in recent years. Physical access control solutions are essential to keeping airports safe and…
Keep Reading »Scaling Security for Growing Enterprises
Centralized platforms make the most of collected data Enterprise businesses in the fastest-growing sectors may need to rethink their approach to franchise security. While growth fuels business success, it also presents major security challenges as teams work to keep pace with an enlarged footprint. As businesses expand their operations to new sites, security teams must…
Keep Reading »Physical Security as a Strategic Enabler of Growth
Managing risk has never been more essential to stability and sustainability In today’s fast-paced and increasingly interconnected world, physical security has become more critical than ever. A 2023 “World Security Report” from a major security provider revealed a staggering statistic: Large global businesses reported losing $1 trillion in revenue in 2022, alone, as a result…
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