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School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden

Security Industry Association

One of SIA’s top advocacy priorities and an issue area that impacts nearly all of us to some degree is that of school safety and security. What is your background in the security industry, and how did you come to be involved in school security specifically?

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Security Industry Association Forms Counter-UAS Working Group

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established a Counter-UAS Working Group , which held its initial meeting during ISC West 2023. This group will collaborate with external organizations and recruit industry experts aligned with this goal; track and monitor supportive legislation; and identify, educate and engage legislators.

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

Preventive measures should be priorities, including security practices and technologies, and resources should be provided to help students and staff deal with mental health and anger issues before they escalate. A Guide to Evaluating Systems Much like other security technologies, not all gunshot sensors and alerting systems are created equal.

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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security

Security Industry Association

The potential is great, though challenges remain James Segil is the vice president of marketing and inside sales, video security and access control at Motorola Solutions. The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts.

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Guest Post: Building the “Air Domain” Into Your Security Program

Security Industry Association

The sUAS technology impact on society is in all aspects revolutionary in that it is changing many facets of everyday life while reshaping the security and safety landscape. This shift is something that security professionals are starting to respect, and the need for support, knowledge and information exchange is critical.

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Improving the human element in cybersecurity to mitigate phishing risks: A guide for SMBs

Online Computers

How to build a human-centric defense against phishing attacks The key to mitigating phishing risks lies in empowering employees to become an organization’s first line of defense. This can be done by carrying out regular phishing simulations and training exercises within a secure environment.

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Four Can’t-Miss ISC East Sessions for Security Practitioners

Security Industry Association

15-17 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program , including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 30 sessions from top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.