Archive for October 2017
Why You Should Get the CSPM Designation
The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam at SIA offices on Dec. 5. But why is this exam so important to you and your team? The CSPM certification exam tests a candidate’s mastery of the most critical proficiencies required for a security…
Keep Reading »New AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard Is Coming
The Security Industry Association (SIA) established the Architectural Graphics Standard and CAD Symbols for Security Layout, or AG-01, first released to the public more than two decades ago. Today, it’s a joint effort supported by the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), and SIA and IAPSC are working on an update for release in…
Keep Reading »Why SIA Supports the Border Security Bill
The Security Industry Association (SIA) endorsed H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act of 2017 (BSAA), authored by House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R.-Texas, and co-sponsored by 70 members of Congress. The House Homeland Security Committee gave the bill a favorable report on Oct. 4. On Wednesday, McCaul said the bill would authorize…
Keep Reading »David McGowan of Tiffany and Co. to Be Recognized with SIA Insightful Practitioner Award
SIA to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced David McGowan, Tiffany & Co.’s Vice President-Global Protection Services, as the 2017 recipient of its SIA Insightful Practitioner Award. SIA will present McGowan with the award during SIA Honors Night,…
Keep Reading »House Homeland Security Committee Passes SIA-Backed Border Security Bill
The Security Industry Association (SIA) endorsed H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act of 2017 (BSAA), authored by House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R.-Texas, and co-sponsored by 70 members of Congress. The House Homeland Security Committee gave the bill a favorable report on Oct. 4. On Wednesday, McCaul said the bill would authorize…
Keep Reading »SIA Endorses Border Security for America Act
Association urges favorable report for border security bill after House committee markup on Oct. 4. Silver Spring, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) has endorsed H.R. 3548, the Border Security for America Act of 2017 (BSAA), authored by House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul, R.-Texas, and co-sponsored by more than 60 members of Congress. The…
Keep Reading »Steve Van Till of Brivo to Receive Hauhn Award
SIA to present industry award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15. SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that it will present the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award to Brivo CEO Steve Van Till at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 15, 2017, at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New…
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