Archive for May 2018
Security Industry Association Applauds Signing of Maryland Alarm Bills
Maryland HB 645 and 1117 and SB 662 and 927 Provide Commonsense Updates and Reforms Pertaining to Low-Voltage Alarm Licensing and False Alarm Reduction Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the signing of companion bills impacting alarm systems companies in Maryland – House Bills (HB) 645 and 1117 and their corresponding…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Reveals Agenda for GovSummit 2018
Summit to Highlight Top Security Issues Facing Government Agencies Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. This event – held June 27 and 28 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. – will bring together government security…
Keep Reading »Safe and Sound Schools Releases State of School Safety Report
Safe and Sound Schools – a national resource for school safety established following the Sandy Hook tragedy – marked its fifth anniversary by issuing the State of School Safety Report for 2018. This first-ever report highlights perceptions of school safety among parents, middle- and high school students, educators and the public and explores topics like…
Keep Reading »Converging Risks, Converging Solutions
The security world is changing. Physical and cybersecurity risks are converging. They’re maturing at different paces. In the security world, we’re always playing a bit of catch-up to business, but this feels a bit different. It’s not the typical cat and mouse game. There’s a speed and complexity to business needs, organizational structures and technology…
Keep Reading »SIA Seeks Session Proposals for ISC East 2018 and ISC West 2019
Conference Proposals Sought on Critical Issues, Relevant Technologies and New Strategies for Today’s Dynamic Security Market Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events have announced that the SIA Education@ISC team is seeking quality session proposals for two upcoming events: ISC East 2018 – Nov. 14–15 in New York City…
Keep Reading »The Security Buzz: May 4, 2018
Industry News Pivot3, announced it has expanded its relationship with HyTrust to deliver secure, compliant video surveillance infrastructure solutions that ensure high levels of data protection. According to Pivot3, the two companies can deliver a video surveillance solution that meets the data security and compliance requirements of mission-critical environments. Convergint Technologies has acquired French systems…
Keep Reading »Keynote Speakers Announced for Cyber:Secured Forum
Suneeta Hazra and Judy Smith of the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office to Discuss Cybercrime Trends and Developments Denver, CO – The Security Industry Association (SIA), PSA Security Network and ISC Security Events have announced the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cyber:Secured Forum – an event centered on how to improve and maintain the cybersecurity of…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Supports Michigan Legislation to Bolster School Security Safeguards
MI HB 5828 and HB 5830 recognize the importance of safe schools Silver Spring, MD (May 2, 2018) – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed strong support for MI HB 5828 and HB5830, two bills designed to improve school security across the state of Michigan. In a letter to Michigan House of Representatives Committee…
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