Archive for 2016
SIA and Mercer County Community College Kick Off Security Systems Degree Program
SIA and Mercer College developed the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and Technologies to train security professionals. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association and Mercer County Community College (N.J.) are proud to announce the launch of the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and…
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SIA Names John Mack of Imperial Capital as 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
SIA Members continue to benefit from the financial expertise and insights of John Mack for activity on Wall Street and in private equity in the security industry. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Mack of Imperial Capital its 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year for his significant contributions…
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SIA Names Peter Michael of SAIC as 2016 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
The SIA effort to refresh AG-01, the Architectural Graphics Standard, was led by the SAIC subject matter expert. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association has named Peter Michael of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as its 2016 Committee Chair of the Year for his significant contributions to the security industry. With this award,…
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Follow Partner Alliance for Safer Schools on Twitter @PASSK12
Via Twitter, the coalition will deliver news and information on school safety and security. Silver Spring, Md. — The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) is now on Twitter with the handle @PASSK12. PASS, which was formed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Systems Contractors Association, is a coalition dedicated to providing…
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SIA Government Relations Chair Calls for Stronger Airport Credentials in Congressional Testimony
Kathleen Carroll explores recommendations for biometrics adoption and federated model for security credentials. Washington, D.C. — Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform…
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SIA Honors Lynn de Seve of GSA Schedules Inc. with 2016 SIA Chairman’s Award
SIA Chairman V. John Stroia to present the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, at ISC West. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor Lynn de Seve of GSA Schedules Inc. with its 2016 Chairman’s Award during a ceremony at its annual meeting in Las Vegas during ISC West…
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SIA Government Relations Chair to Testify Before Congress on Aviation Credentials
Kathleen Carroll, vice president of government affairs at HID Global Corp., will share her expertise on security credentials. Silver Spring, Md. — On Feb. 3, 2016, Kathleen Carroll, chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee, will testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Public Assets in a hearing, titled…
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Get the Most from Your Electronic Security Products Report
Demand for electronic security products in the US is projected to rise 7 percent annually through 2019 to $16.2 billion. That is the general finding of a market research report, Electronic Security Products, from The Freedonia Group, which produced the report with the assistance of the Security Industry Association (SIA) at the end of last…
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Security Industry Association Launches Health Care Security Interest Group
Interest group to provide resources that will enhance security in healthcare environments Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that it has launched the SIA Health Care Security Interest Group to help address challenges related to security issues in hospitals and other healthcare settings. The group includes representatives of…
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Revising the Mobile Security Device Standard
It’s easy to get bogged down with work so extra details don’t always get the attention they deserve. When it comes to developing strong security industry standards, that’s where the Security Industry Association (SIA) comes in. They look at areas where our industry needs help. Then they establish the necessary group to work on a…
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