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Find articles published in the SIA Technology Insights journal, a twice-annual journal focusing on emerging security technologies, and authored by SIA members.
SIA Technology Insights – Fall 2017
Robot guards. Drone attacks. The Internet of Things. The security industry continues to evolve rapidly. And for good reason – the threats that we are defending against are changing just as quickly. Technology has always had both good and bad applications, and this edition of SIA Technology Insights provides multiple examples of that.
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Diagnosing Security Challenges
Developing the secure hospital of the future starts with planning and collaboration today A hospital in America continues to be one of the most dangerous places to work. Health care organizations face a varied and constantly evolving threat landscape, from longstanding issues with workplace violence and infant abductions to more modern malicious activities such as…
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The Not So Friendly Skies
Drones represent a rapidly growing and evolving threat Unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), better known as drones, are making headlines frequently. Drones drop grenades on Coalition Forces. Drones land radioactive material on the roof of the Japanese prime minister’s home. Drones steal industrial trade secrets by hovering outside a 30th-floor window while spoofing a printer’s MAC…
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Dialing Up Security
Smartphones can be an essential component of a mass notification system Smartphones permeate our lives. In fact, 91 percent of adults keep their smartphones within arm’s reach, according to Morgan Stanley, and Daily Infographic reported that the average person looks at his or her phone approximately 110 times a day. Consumers are clearly hooked on…
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Making Connections
The Internet of Things and the cloud bring new functionalities to the security industry – and new risks Connectivity worldwide is thriving. A report by Gartner forecasts that 8.4 billion connected devices will be in use worldwide in 2017, up 31 percent from 2016, and that number will reach 20.4 billion by 2020. Everything from…
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The Rise of the Machines
Robots can terminate tedious tasks for security personnel Suppliers of air, land and sea robots appear to be in full agreement that these technologies will liberate people from routine guarding tasks, which are repetitive, mundane and at times dangerous, so they can shift their attention to more critical, intelligence-based work. Who would not rally around…
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Combining Man and Machine
Robots can help human guards to be more effective It may seem like science fiction to envision a world in which robotic devices are commonplace, but it is more realistic than one might think. Robots that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) are already in use in a wide variety of markets and applications. In manufacturing, robots…
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Know a Lot About History, Know a Lot About Security
Data from cameras and other systems can increase understanding of events and contribute to a holistic approach to school security Safeguarding campuses is a complex, multi-faceted process. The stringent requirements and security challenges of higher education and K-12 facilities propel users to seek out advanced insights to facilitate quick responses and more informed decision-making. It…
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2017
The security capabilities of drones, the role of artificial intelligence in security, and biometric technologies that include such advanced modalities as voice recognition and gait analysis. Even the articles about more “traditional” aspects of physical security, such as video surveillance, access control and intrusion detection, are vastly different than what would have been written a few years ago and feature analyses of how IT connections, mobility, analytics and comprehensive integration are turning devices into
powerful security solutions.
The Real Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
How ‘Computer vision’ powered by AI could radically change video surveillance When people think of artificial intelligence (AI), they tend to think of either Skynet – a dark, malicious entity – or C-3PO – a bumbling though harmless droid. But both images misunderstand the concept of AI and what it means to the world.…
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