Security Industry Association (SIA) News

Unmanned Security Expo At ISC West To Focus On Aerial Drones And Ground Robotics For Security Applications

The Unmanned Security Expo is the first robotics event to focus specifically on security applications ISC West, the physical security event in North America, recently unveiled plans for the all-new Unmanned Security Expo @ ISC West, launching April 5-7, 2017, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The Unmanned Security Expo will take place within the larger ISC West event, sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), and will focus on aerial drones and ground robotics for se...

Tyco Security Products Showcases Complete Security Solution, Cyber Security Program At ASIS 2016

Tyco Security Products offers solutions based on intuitive usability, scalability and sophistication to protect businesses of all sizes Tyco Security Products will highlight its wide range of integrated security management solutions and Cyber Protection program at ASIS International’s 62nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, September 12-15, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, in Booth 1801. With its portfolio of solutions designed to meet top federal cyber secu...

Open Standards Simplify Integration And Enhance Performance Of Cloud-Based Access Control Systems

The rate of adoption of mobile credentials will progress quickly, because of its exciting value proposition Cloud computing has been around for some time now, starting with the formal public Internet in 1990. But the nature of it has changed and evolved quickly and dramatically. Now, the cloud is becoming foundational to many emerging security applications, including mobile credentialing involving Near Field and Bluetooth communications, with the Internet of Things (loT) poise...

Qognify, Formerly NICE Security, To Showcase Next-Gen VisionHub Video Management System At IFSEC 2016

Visitors will also experience Qognify’s Situator 8.0 PSIM including Operational Intelligence Center and Suspect Search video analytics software Qognify, formerly NICE Security, will be showcasing its market leading and multi award-winning portfolio at IFSEC International. Visitors to stand F950 will experience Qognify’s new next-generation video management system (VMS) - VisionHub, the latest Situation Management solution - Situator 8.0 (including the Operational...

2016 SIA Government Summit Unveils Agenda For National Security Topics

Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on national security topics ranging from drones to transportation security to identity management. The conference is to be held June 15th-17th, 2016, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. Registration is open on the SIA website. Pressing Security Challenges The SIA Government Summit...

How Successful Was ISC West 2016 For Security Industry Exhibitors And Visitors?

The security market in the United States has been in a collective state of exhilaration since ISC West. The (possibly) unprecedented success of the big trade show has left us all feeling optimistic about the year ahead. Members of our Expert Panel Roundtable are joining the chorus of compliments for the show as they answer this week’s question: How successful was ISC West 2016? Did it meet your expectations?

SIA Sponsored ISC West 2016 Records Highest Numbers Of Security Exhibitors And Attendees

ISC West 2016 launched the SIA sponsored Connected Security Expo, offering keynotes addressing cyber security future Following a recent trend spanning the last several years, attendance at ISC West sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA) has once again broken new records. The 2016 edition of ISC West attracted the largest attendance and hosted the largest number and square feet of exhibits in the long history of ISC West. The ISC West exhibition floor saw a reco...

Hikvision DS-2DF8836IV-AELW Ultra HD 4K Smart IR PTZ Camera Wins New Product Showcase Award At ISC West 2016

The award recognizes camera as top performer in category of video surveillance cameras HD (megapixel) Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier in state-of-the-art CCTV and IP video surveillance products, is thrilled to announce that its Ultra HD 4K Smart IR PTZ camera has received a New Product Showcase award. One of the highest accolades handed out by the Security Industry Association (SIA), this award recognizes the camera as the top performer in the category of video s...

SpotterRF To Demonstrate UAVX System To Detect And Track Unmanned Aerial Vehicle At ISC West 2016

Spotter CEO Logan Harris will speak on drone threats and advanced perimeter security issues at the event SpotterRF, the leader in low cost compact surveillance radar (CSR), recently announced milestones in addressing drone threats and protecting critical infrastructure. The company, in conjunction with Black Sage Technologies, is now shipping an exclusive UAVX system to detect and track unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) movement outside the perimeter. In addition, SpotterRF has te...

SIA Sponsored ISC West 2016 Receives Positive Response From Security Exhibitors And Attendees

SIA Education@ISC West program with its security sessions & informative presentations of Connected Security Expo were also a huge success Continuing the momentum that started on Day 1 of ISC West, sponsored by SIA, Day 2 once again saw heavy foot traffic as attendees descended on the Show Floor in large numbers to soak up as much information as possible from the 1,000+ exhibitors showing thousands of products. And just like Day 1, the crowded aisles continued right up unti...

ISC West 2016: Software House’s OSDP Compliant Products On Display At Tyco Security Products Booth

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...

Qognify Showcases VisionHub VMS And Situator 8.0 PSIM/situation Management Solution At ISC West 2016

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...

ISC West 2016, sponsored By SIA, Opens With Packed Aisles, Innovative Technologies And Record Show Attendance

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 USA Receives Milestone Award From Security Industry Association For Contributions To Security Industry At ISC West 2016

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 honored recipient of a Milestone Award from the Security Industry Association (SIA). This award recognizes Hikvision’s contributions to the security industry as a five-year member of SIA. Founded in 1969, SIA...

Pelco By Schneider Electric To Highlight Optera Panoramic IP Cameras And VideoXpert VMS Advanced Capabilities At ISC West 2016

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 2016 - Educational Sessions And Opportunity To Grasp New Security Trends Attracts Systems Integrators

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 To Showcase Video Wall Solutions For Physical Security Industry At ISC West 2016

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 Introduces Eric Widlitz As North America VP Of Sales And VI Connect Data Management System At ISC West 2016

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 organizations 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...

ONVIF Sponsors SIA’s Video Surveillance Educational Sessions At ISC West 2016 In Las Vegas

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 standardization 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...

Festival Security – Combining Security Personnel And Security Structures

Festivals bring together a huge number of people, often to large open areas andvenues, which requires a high level of security and protection fromthe organizers 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 organizers. Security during festivals plays an important role in ensuring safety of citizens. Since festivals witness congregation of...

ISC West 2016: SRI Identity IOM Access Control Tablet Offers Iris Recognition For Superior Access Control

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...

ISC West 2016: Security Industry Association To Offer Certified Security Project Manager Exam

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...

ISC West 2016: Industry Experts To Speak At 'End To End Best Practices In System Integration' Seminar

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...

Proactive PASS Security Guidelines Address School Security Challenges And Lessen Potential For Shooting Incidents

The PASS guidelines don’t just point to specific technologies; they address securityissues 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 integrator...

SIA-sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West To Highlight Leading Authorities On Physical And Cyber Security

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...

Genetec To Provide Insights On Cybersecurity And Physical Security Innovations At ISC West 2016

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...

Vingtor-Stentofon By Zenitel To Demonstrate PULSE Enterprise Intercom System At ISC West 2016

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...

SIA Sponsored Connected Security Expo @ ISC West Announces Leading IT Security Practitioners As Keynote Speakers

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...

SIA Government Relations Committee Chair Kathleen Carroll Recommends Measures To Strengthen Security Credentials At U.S. Airports

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...

Security & Emergency Agencies' Cooperation Addresses Unique Sports And Stadium Security Challenges

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)...