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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 – Winter 2014 -15
You will, for example, see multiple writers caution against taking a “one-size-fits-all” approach to security. You will also see more than one warning about the “insider threat.” And you’ll read several times about the critical need to have equipment and procedures in place to verify the identities and access needs of personnel in given locations. You will probably find a few more common threads yourself.
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Broken Promises: The Current State of PSIM
Physical security information management solutions have so far fallen short of expectations, but next-generation systems could change that Physical security information management (PSIM) software promised to unite multiple safety and security technologies into a common alerting, response and management framework. While much progress has been made in making this promise a reality, many PSIM systems…
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Target, eBay … and You?
Cybersecurity threats are real, even for small businesses What does your business have in common with Target and eBay? Preferably, not the cybersecurity weaknesses that recently cost millions of dollars, exposed 100 million user records, and created lost consumer confidence that will last for years to come. But your business is just as vulnerable if…
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Who Is Entering Your Facility?
Verifying identities is challenging. Here’s how partnerships can help. Recently, tragic events have drawn attention to the challenge of truly knowing who people are, whether they belong inside a secured area, and if they’ve maintained compliance with access requirements that are designed to ensure safe and secure work environments. As a co-founder of the Secure…
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SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2014
One of our goals for SIA Technology Insights is to provide a look ahead, to give people an idea of what they can expect from security technology in coming years.
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Frictionless Access Control: A Look over the Horizon
New uses of biometric and RFID technologies could make access badges obsolete The Holy Grail for the global security director is to know who is in the building and to be assured that they belong there. Thus, the nascent drive toward “frictionless access” is seemingly counter-intuitive. The idea is to permit access to an area…
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Say Hello to Social Spaces
Social applications will transform the security experience Social networks and social applications have become the single hottest growth category for both web and mobile technology. In hindsight, it appears to have been destiny. It’s as if the cloud and mobile had a baby, and they called it social networking. It has become not only the…
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Technology-Enabled Collaboration Builds Safe Cities
Better management of more information can enhance the protection of people and property Worldwide, the population is exploding, with experts projecting that it may exceed 10 billion by the year 2050. Included in this growth is a move from suburban to urban areas, filling cities to the limit and forcing municipalities to invest in ways…
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SIA Technology Insights – Winter 2013-14
We are now proud to present the second edition of SIA Technology Insights, and we have worked hard to ensure that it matches the high standards that were set by the first one. In these pages, you’ll find useful, in-depth articles on a wide range of security topics: video cameras, access control hardware, authentication methods, security solutions for small businesses, manufacturing standards compliance and central station efficiency.
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SIA Technology Insights Provides Exclusive Analyses of Security Solutions
For the past few years, SIA has worked toward enhancing its standing as a “thought leader” in the security industry. The association has long been known for its effective government relations, standards and education programs, and we now want to enhance its reputation as an information resource for members, end-users and the public. A key…
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