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66 I ICT TODAY The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) International Founded in 1955, this organization focuses specifically on physical security and the development of security standards and guidelines for facilities and employee processes. The organization also claims to have Europe's largest community of security professionals. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) The GDPR is a regulation in EU law that addresses data protection and privacy in the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). It also addresses the transfer of personal data outside the EU and EEA areas. These laws are specifically going to come up when trying to implement AI into ESS. Mining big data is one of the ways that AI is successfully implemented into any process or system. The ability to mine this data is not really a problem, but selling off or using the data in illegal ways would constitute GDPR non-compliance. ICT professionals need to have a basic understanding of GDPR, especially if they are working in European Union (EU) countries. Commissioning When there is a requirement for custom programming, including the incorporation of AI in any project (e.g., AV, ESS), it is important that the ICT professional include commissioning as part of the initial proposal. This includes writing a specific CSI Division 28 (ESS) specifi- cation section dealing with ESS commissioning and the specific construction check lists and functional tests that the ESS contractor needs to include in the bid for work performed above and beyond the installation. As with any system, the end user expects a great user experience, and if the technology is failing and unreliable, the AI investment on equipment and software will likely be wasted. CONCLUSION A physical security plan is necessary for any type of facility, whether that be an EAC, intrusion detection, panic duress or CCTV system. The COVID-19 outbreak serves as a prime example. Some countries and facilities are using AI in ESS to monitor individuals to determine if they were in a location that would possibly have had an exposure to the virus. The basics of planning physical security have not changed: discuss an ESS strategy early, budget appro- priately, and design the solution that fits the strategy. What has changed is how to incorporate AI into the ESS plan. This requires a different way of thinking in the world of ICT. There is the need to understand what AI technologies are available, which manufacturers can provide AI solutions, and which integrators can success- fully incorporate AI in the project. Artificial intelligence technology in ESS can change as the project's design and construction progresses. Keep an open mind to new ideas and the many different and seemingly endless possibilities of AI. It can make the enterprise and everyone's life safer and more secure. AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY: Nicholas Larkins, RCDD, CTS, LEED AP BD+C is the technology systems manager for Danis in Miamisburg, Ohio, offering expertise in construction management and design/build services for the corporate, health care, behavioral health, education, retail, hospitality, entertainment, and industrial markets. Nick is currently working with new and existing clients in scoping, budgeting, and implementing low voltage systems, planning medical equipment in healthcare campuses, and incorporating AI technologies in various applications. He can be reached at nicholas.larkins@danis.com. FIGURE 8: Humans and AI work together now and in the future to provide a safer and more secure environment.