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Closing and Reopening Offices, Restaurants, and Retail Outlets, after an Incident

Plan B Consulting

This may not sound like the most scintillating subject, but it’s a critical consideration for a crisis team following a major incident that necessitates the closure of offices, restaurants, or retail outlets. The same challenge arises when closing offices, restaurants, or retail units — how do you persuade people it’s safe to return?

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U.S. House Passes Bill to Requiring FCC to Limit New Authorizations for Chinese Equipment, Prohibit Revocation

Security Industry Association

3919 , the Secure Equipment Act of 2021, which now awaits further action in the U.S. would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules prohibiting “equipment authorization” for certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R.

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SIA New Member Profile: Keystone Security Services

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Keystone Security Services specializes in using the latest cameras and surveillance technology to keep residential, commercial and industrial properties safe and secure. At the age of 21 I started my entrepreneurial journey and got into the retail business.

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How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning

Security Industry Association

Jim Richards is CEO of Total Security Solutions. These insights can be used to inform your physical security planning. Retail establishment: 16.9% These utilities workers are able to come into work and do their jobs because they know they’re secure. Workplace: 30.8% Bar or restaurant: 13.4% Residential location: 8.1%

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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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FCC Adopts New Rules Implementing the Secure Equipment Act of 2021

Security Industry Association

FCC prohibits new device authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products on the FCC's Covered List. Following its adoption earlier this month, on November 25 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Report and Order as required by the Secure Equipment Act of 2021.

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Three Reasons Why Camera Analytics Will Catapult Security Technology in 2023

Security Industry Association

In physical security and video surveillance it’s talked about but hasn’t become as mainstream… yet! Companies Are Looking to Become More Efficient in Their Security Operations Talent shortages for security personnel, tighter budgets and increasing footprint of cameras mean there’s a lot more ground to cover but with fewer resources to do so.