Security Industry Association (SIA)
, ,

SIA’s Efforts to Mitigate a Major Threat to Innovation: Patent Trolls

,

Ask any SIA manufacturer member to state the most likely threats to future business growth and many will cite complex regulatory requirements, changing economic conditions and finding highly-skilled workers. Most manufacturers would also agree that patent trolls who prey upon the ingenuity of security technology suppliers is a threat worthy of legislative action by the…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, , , , ,

SIA Examines Use of Safety Tech to Facilitate Productive and Safe Schools

, ,

​Content from school safety sessions to be released for assessment by schools SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) took part in a roundtable discussion held at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on Nov. 20 by Congressman Todd Rokita, R, Ind., Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, ,

University of Phoenix Awards Credits to Certified Security Project Managers

, , ,

We are proud to announce a new partnership with the University of Phoenix College of Security and Criminal Justice and the Security Industry Association (SIA). We recognize the expertise so many of you have, and so those of you who have earned the SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) credential will now receive 21 credit…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, ,

Security Industry Association and University of Phoenix Partner to Expand Access to Bachelor’s Degrees in Security

, , ,

Partnership aimed at bolstering talent pipeline to support growing demands of security industry SILVER SPRING, Md. — University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice and the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced a partnership to provide those who have completed a SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) credential with 21 credit hours to…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, , , , ,

SIA Announces Cybersecurity Advisory Board in Conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

,

The empanelment of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board follows last month’s introduction of the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West by ISC Events. Silver Spring, Md. — To enhance its cybersecurity posture going forward from National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the empaneling of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, , , ,

SIA Salutes the Sponsors of Securing New Ground 2015

, ,

SNG 2015 takes place on Oct. 28-29 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Register today at http://www.securingnewground.com. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) thanks to the corporate sponsors of Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, to be held this year on Oct. 28-29, 2015, at…

Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association (SIA)
, , , , ,

U.S. Electronic Security Product Demand to Exceed $16 Billion in 2019

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Demand for electronic security products in the US is projected to rise 7.0 percent annually through 2019 to $16.2 billion. Strengthening new construction expenditures following the recession-impacted 2009-14 period will drive gains. A heightened perceived risk of crime due to widespread media coverage will also support gains, even as the actual number…

Keep Reading »