SIA Announcing New Chair of Video and Vision Subcommittee, Jacob Hengel

Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Video and Vision Subcommittee

Jacob Hengel will oversee the subcommittee’s work to review, develop, promote and advocate for the adoption of relevant industrywide standards related to video. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jacob Hengel of YourSix as the new chair of the SIA Video and Vision Subcommittee.  Jacob Hengel is chief technology officer and board member at YourSix,…

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Security Industry Association Surpasses Milestone of 200 SIA OSDP Verified Products

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The SIA OSDP Verified program validates device conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol standard and strengthens end-user confidence in its adoption. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced a major milestone in its SIA OSDP Verified initiative—that over 200 device models have been named OSDP Verified through the comprehensive program, which validates…

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Your Badge Is More Than a Door Key: Takeaways From SIA’s Corporate ID Credential Design Webinar

Corporate ID badges have long been treated as a mundane necessity—print them, hand them out and move on. But according to a recent Security Industry Association (SIA) webinar, that mindset may be leaving organizations dangerously exposed. VIDEO: Designing Secure and Effective Corporate ID Credentials SIA’s June 4, 2026, webinar offered an in-depth walkthrough of the…

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Sustainability and Security: Two Goals, One Strategy

Sustainability and security have long been treated as separate concerns—one focused on the planet, the other on protecting business. Many people don’t realize how much common ground they share, and recognizing this connection is increasingly important. Why These Two Things Are Being Talked About Together At first glance, sustainability and security seem very different. Sustainability…

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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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