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.
Securing the Future of Security
Trust in the authenticity of video footage is now at stake Information wields immense power. The data we rely on each day shapes opinions, influences decisions, and can affect events on a global scale. This makes safeguarding the integrity of digital content essential. The rise of advanced deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI)-crafted forgeries presents a…
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The Risk of Overlooking Vehicle and Vendor Management
Entry control must extend beyond the lobby to include all parts of a facility Security leaders know that every unsecured entry point invites risk. Loading docks, delivery areas and vendor access points are some of a facility’s most exploited weak spots. In a recent report by Security Scorecard, 29% of breaches stemmed from unauthorized third-party…
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2025
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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Making the Most of Edge AI in the Security Industry
Edge monitoring is key to system reliability and data integrity The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and the proliferation of connected devices have combined to fundamentally change how businesses and industries operate. AI/ML is no longer confined to cloud data centers. It is now shifting toward the edge, enabling real-time…
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What Artificial Intelligence Means for Physical Security
Managing risk is essential to leveraging this emerging technology Large language models (LLMs) have recently taken the world by storm. Only months after OpenAI launched its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, ChatGPT, it amassed more than 100 million users. This makes it the fastest-growing consumer application in history. And there is little wonder why. LLMs can…
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A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis
Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States and around the world. Individuals from every demographic unlock their phones with their faces – instantly – multiple times per day. They use facial recognition for…
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Generative AI Mixes Promise With Pitfalls
When used wisely, the tool can be powerful, effective and time saving Artificial intelligence (AI) and, more specifically, generative AI (gen-AI) is in the news on an almost daily basis. The technology captivated society’s collective attention approximately 18 months ago with the release of ChatGPT, which garnered 100 million users in just two months, a…
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The Future of Utilities Security
As attacks increase, artificial intelligence-powered proactive solutions can help to keep the lights on The recent surge in security incidents at electrical substations and utilities in the United States is alarming. Attacks have increased 71 percent over the past year and experts foresee this unfortunate trend continuing into 2025 and beyond. These events are not…
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Considerations in Artificial Intelligence Training and Deployment
Starting with the right implementation plan is vital to success More businesses are starting to deploy artificial intelligence (AI), which means they need to understand new rules for using data properly and safely. When adding AI to their systems, especially in physical security, companies face not just technology challenges but also compliance demands that differ…
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Meeting the Full Spectrum of Customer Needs
Careful listening can solidify relationships and create opportunities It is hard to overstate just how much disruption the security industry has experienced over the past few years. Not too long ago, artificial intelligence (AI) was not even in the conversation. Now, it is a part of the top four megatrends from the Security Industry Association…
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