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The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International have partnered to release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026,” a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies, and employment of the global security industry. Key findings include: SIA CEO Don Erickson said the report “presents critical economic insights on the importance of the global […]
The security industry is forecasting a strong 2024, according to the results from the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) latest Security Market Index. The report is a bimonthly measure of confidence that is based on a survey of industry leaders. The November-December edition of the Index asked how respondents are expecting their businesses to perform in the […]
Video surveillance plays a major safety and security role at all types of facilities, and the technology has come a long way over the years. To help gauge what’s ahead for the video surveillance industry in 2024, i-PRO Co. Ltd. (formerly Panasonic security) shares its top four predictions below: 1. Customizable AI On-Site Learning Ushers […]
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its 2024 Security Megatrends report, which identifies the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term change in the global security industry. SIA’s 2024 Security Megatrends were selected based on fall 2023 survey data and focus group input received from hundreds of security business leaders, association leadership, key volunteers, and […]
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has released the 2024 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition that honors the agency’s more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working across the United States. The 2024 TSA Canine Calendar is available for immediate download here. TSA uses canines as part of its multilayered security operations nationwide and also trains about 300 […]
In today’s rapidly expanding digital ecosystem, the explosion of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has broadened network vulnerabilities. Recent statistics reveal that almost one in every five organizations has encountered cyberattacks targeting their IoT devices over the past three years. Regrettably, a majority of these compact computing devices were designed prioritizing convenience over security. While […]
When it comes to budgeting, physical security technology has been historically regarded as a cost center, an operational necessity focused on protecting people and assets. Technology advancements and the digital transformation of organizations are changing that perspective. Facility executives are becoming more aware of valuable data available in their security systems. Having sufficient data management […]
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has kicked off the 20th annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance will focus on ways to “Secure Our World” by educating the public on how to stay safe online. “Secure Our World” will also be the enduring theme throughout the year as the groups […]
Global companies lost a combined $1 trillion in revenue in 2022 due to physical security incidents, and economic unrest is expected to be the greatest security-impacting hazard in the next 12 months, a significant increase on the prior year. That’s according to Allied Universal’s new World Security Report, a comprehensive study that surveyed 1,775 chief security officers […]
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the award of 34 grants, totaling $20 million, through the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program for fiscal year 2023 (FY23). The program is administered by the DHS Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It provides financial assistance to […]