Security Industry Association Confirms Openness of Transparent Mode for OSDP Standard

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SIA and HID have collaborated to ensure the secure communication configuration for SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol is available to all. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed that, going forward, the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Transparent Mode configuration will be open to all within the security industry. SIA OSDP is an access…

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Audio Matters: Integrating Audio, Video and Intercom for Smarter and More Responsive Security
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Audio Matters: Integrating Audio, Video and Intercom for Smarter and More Responsive Security

In the second of a four-part series from SIA’s Audio and Intelligent Communications Subcommittee, Chris Wildfoerster of Axis Communications discusses how audio, video and intercom integrations work in concert to create complete security and mass communications solutions.  The concept of a truly “smart” and secure environment transcends traditional, isolated security solutions. Today, these advanced environments are powered by a technological ecosystem where every component—including video surveillance, access control, analytics,…

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Updated Digital Communication Protocol: DC-09-2026 Released!

Security Industry Association Releases 2026 Revision to DC-09 Standard

The newly released DC-09 version, an ANSI-approved standard for open and interoperable IP alarm transmission, features enhanced security and simplified deployment. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the 2026 revision of the SIA DC-09 standard—the trusted standard for secure IP-based communication between intrusion systems and monitoring centers. SIA DC-09 is an American National…

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