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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.
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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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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