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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 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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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How Audio Surveillance Can Help to Counter Emerging Threats
The ability to monitor sounds and voices provides fuller understanding of a situation Traditional physical security measures are being tested like never before. In the past five years, 60% of companies have reported encountering physical security breaches. As the frequency and sophistication of public safety threats increases, the demand for more comprehensive and efficient solutions…
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Computer Vision Changes Everything
Security can now be smart, proactive and preventative For decades, security has been built around static cameras, door and motion sensors, and access control systems that rely on predefined triggers. These systems, though, do not understand context. They just detect movement, record activity, and sound alarms, flooding security teams with false positives and forcing human…
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Advances in Visual AI From Edge to Cloud
Artificial intelligence-powered solutions take video analytics to new levels Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest technology trend over the past few years, it is anything but new. In the last quarter of the 20th century, computer vision technology, or “visual AI,” was launched with the aim of emulating human perception of the world.…
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