Security Industry Association (SIA) News

Supported on iSTAR Ultra controllers & C•CURE 9000 v2.50, SIA’s OSDP specification allows enhanced network interoperability Tyco Security Products is announcing that its Software House C•CURE 9000 v2.50 event management platform now supports Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) to allow for enhanced interoperability among security devices, such as reader-to-panel communications. The OSDP compliant prod...

VisionHub includes new, robust VMS capabilities, while extending to offer, advanced situational awareness Qognify, formerly NICE Security, recently announced that it will be showcasing its next-generation video management solution (VMS), VisionHub, along with the latest release of its PSIM/Situation Management solution, Situator (release 8.0), at ISC West 2016, taking place April 6-8 in Las Vegas. Holistic video centric security solution VisionHub is Qognify’s next-gen...

The new Connected Security Expo debuts at ISC West 2016 Within a few minutes of this morning’s Grand Opening ceremony, sponsored by Allegion, ISC West sponsored by SIA, the Show floor was quickly flooded and buzzing with activity as attendees made their way through the aisles to find the most advanced, state-of-the-art technologies from the largest and most innovative vendors. Spirit of partnership in security industry The day continued to flourish with attendees f...

Hikvision is presenting “Cybersecurity and Video Surveillance: Why Now and Who Is Responsible” at SIA sponsored Connected Security Expo Hikvision USA, the North American leader in innovative, award-winning CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is an honoured recipient of a Milestone Award from the Security Industry Association (SIA). This award recognises Hikvision’s contributions to the security industry as a five-year member of SIA. Founded in 1969, SIA...

Pelco leadership will also present during SIA Education@ISC seminar at the event in Las Vegas Pelco by Schneider Electric, a world leader in the design, development and manufacture of IP-based video security systems, announced recently it will highlight the advanced capabilities of its Optera™ Series Panoramic IP camera line, as well as its award-winning VideoXpert VMS, at the ISC West Conference and Expo, April 6-8, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Optera p...

ISC West educational sessions bring into focus some of the challenges, issues and opportunities faced by systems integrators What will be the hot technology at ISC West 2016 this year? Devices to detect drones, more affordable biometrics, or cameras with 360 degrees of clear vision? You’ll probably see some of the above and much more if you’re attending the security industry’s largest trade show, scheduled for April 6 through 8 at the Sands Expo Center in Las...

Christie will showcase Phoenix Quad-T encoder, Entero HB display cubes and Velvet Merit LED tiles and LCD flat panels Christie®, a leader in creating and delivering the world’s best visual and audio experiences, will be displaying the latest video wall solutions for the physical security industry at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Christie will feature solutions including the Christie Phoenix® system and Phoenix Quad-T encoder; a side-by-side comparison of En...

Vanderbilt VI Connect integrates Vanderbilt’s Security Management System with third-party applications Vanderbilt, a global leader in the delivery of innovative, highly reliable technologies that help organisations ensure safety and security, announced recently it will showcase Vanderbilt VI Connect, a custom-configurable data management system, during this year’s ISC West Conference and Expo, being held April 6-8, 2016, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. Vanderbilt w...

In addition to sponsoring 10 SIA sessions, ONVIF will be represented by more than 60 member companies exhibiting at ISC West ONVIF®, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently that it is a sponsor of the Security Industry Association’s April 6th and April 7th educational sessions offered at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. ONVIF is sponsoring ten educational sessions in total, all part of the program&r...

Festivals bring together a huge number of people, often to large open areas andvenues, which requires a high level of security and protection fromthe organisers Festivals might be all about fun, but the fact that festival goers are out for a good time is an extra reason why the responsibility for safety and security lies predominantly with the organisers. Security during festivals plays an important role in ensuring safety of citizens. Since festivals witness congregation of...

IOM access control tablet fuses access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities SRI Identity™, a line of business of SRI International, recently introduced its IOM Access Control Tablet for mainstream access control applications. The tablet fuses an access-control reader, biometrics, keypad, intercom, camera and other capabilities to establish a new benchmark for cost-effective value and functionality. It joins the SRI Identity portfoli...

The CSPM is designed to evaluate candidates seeking certification in security project management The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 6. ISC West exhibition and conference 2016 Produced by ISC Events, ISC West is the largest security industry trade show in the United States. Those attending the ISC West exhibition and c...

The seminar will deliver insights and ideas on seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems Attendees who register for the End to End Best Practices in System Integration seminar at ISC West 2016 are sure to come away with new insights and ideas on how they can better ensure delivery of seamless integration and improved functionality in networked systems. Impact of the Internet of Things The seminar panel, composed of some of the industry’s best...

SpotterRF CSR monitors two infamous avalanche gullies along Swiss Alps road leading to renowned village SpotterRF, the leading manufacturer of compact surveillance radar (CSR), recently announced completion of the world’s first Spotter radar protected ski resort road system by GEOPRAEVENT in Zermatt, Switzerland. The SpotterRF CSR monitors two infamous avalanche gullies along the Swiss Alps road leading to the renowned village. The unique 24/7 two-tier perimeter line sys...

The PASS guidelines don’t just point to specific technologies; they address security issues and help guide school administrators to make their schools safer and more secure From K-12 to college campuses, schools need integrated solutions and proactive measures to lessen the potential of active shooters while targeting general loss prevention and security. The good news is that technology is available to address nearly every threat and challenge, and systems integrato...

The session will also explore how to evaluate the privacy risks around IoT deployments Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), will highlight some of the security industry’s leading authorities on physical and cyber security during its two-day educational programme, being held April 6-7, 2016, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas. Focused on the latest trends in physical and cyber security, Connected Security Expo is des...

ISC West attendees will experience a strong Genetec focus on cybersecurity under the banner of “Security-of-Security” At ISC West 2016 Genetec™, a leading provider of open-platform, unified IP security solutions, invites ISC West 2016 attendees to visit its newly-designed experience center at booth #26 057 for a look at technology, trends, and insights that are shaping the physical security industry in 2016 and beyond. ISC West runs April 6th - 8th, at th...

PULSE Enterprise removes the need for a centralised server, creating an intercom system unlike anything else on the market Continuing a 70-year tradition of innovation excellence, Vingtor-Stentofon by Zenitel Group announces the debut and live demonstration of PULSE Enterprise, at ISC West, April 6-8 inside the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. PULSE Enterprise - cost-effective and scalable system PULSE Enterprise shatters the expectation that high definition (HD) quality...

Connected Security Expo selected this year's keynotes based on their expertise in the convergence of physical and cyber security trends Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced recently esteemed IT visionaries as its keynote speakers. Leading IT security practitioner Herb Kelsey, who developed the first secure cloud-computing environment for the Air Force Cyber Command, Wurldtech CEO and President Paul Rogers and Intel...

Ms. Carroll recommended measures of biometric identity authentication and liveness detection Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. Use of biometric authentication In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Public...

On event days, representatives of emergency response & security agenciesare together and running sports venues as a unified group In the world of sports security, alliances are bringing together personnel and agencies that once only talked to each other during an emergency. Consider the recently announced agreement between the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4). This memorandum of understanding (MOU)...

As part of Connected Security Expo event, PSA will help further bridge the gap between IT and physical security PSA Security Network, the world’s largest electronic security cooperative recently announced it will be a key sponsor and content collaborator at the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West. The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security event in the Americas, ISC West. PSA Security Network...

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalising the Connected Security Conference programme The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Veg...

Ms. Fenner has been in marketing positions within the professional security industry for almost 20 years The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member companies, SIA is the principal professional security industry association for advancing member interests. Background “Janet’s a...

The funds raised will help support children in need, both locally and internationally, through World Vision Mission 500 has received over $18,000 in donations at two recent industry events thanks to the support of kindhearted donors, partners and generous sponsors in the security community. The donations from these two events bring this year’s total to $507,000.   Supporting underprivileged children The funds, raised at the SIA (Security Industry Association)...

For many years, the physical security industry seemed at a standstill, maintaining the status quo. In recent years, it’s become clear that change is a constant, effectively altering the landscape of the systems integration industry and all it encompasses.   In 2015, we continued to see the proliferation of news about the Internet of Things (loT) and the ways in which connected systems and technologies will affect both the manufacturing and installation communities. As mo...

SIA Education@ISC education classes presented on topics such as wearable cameras, campus security, and IoT ISC East 2015 sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered a solid audience of security professionals with an 8% increase in attendance and a sold out Show floor. ISC East, the largest physical security tradeshow in the northeast, offered the security industry over 210 exhibitors, 18 SIA Education@ISC education classes and the largest Featured Product S...

Herve comes with nearly 20 years of experience in the security industry Schneider Electric announced recently the appointment of Herve Fages as Managing Director for MultiSight – an innovative VSaaS offering designed for companies with mulitiple facilities (eg. Retail, Banking, etc.). “The opportunity to launch video surveillance as a service is a unique and exciting challenge,” explains Fages. “MultiSight has the look and agility of a highly innov...

At the Connected Security Expo, industry professionals will experience physical security from an IT security lens Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser, recently announced the further expansion of its Reed Global Security platform with the creation of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West sponsored by The Security Industry Association (SIA). The conference led event will debut from the 6th-8th of April 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the la...

AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended use by architects and building contractors The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), recently released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0. Suitable applications AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended for use by architects, building...