Archive for May 2020
Winners Announced for the 2020 Women in Biometrics Awards
The Security Industry Association and SecureIDNews will honor five female leaders in biometrics and security for their contributions during the free virtual 2020 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecureIDNews have selected five distinguished biometrics and security leaders as the 2020 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards –…
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FDA Issues Guidance on Thermal Imaging Systems and COVID-19
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recent scientific studies studies support that certain telethermographic systems, also known as thermal imaging systems, may be used to measure surface skin temperature. The FDA has issued new guidance on these systems and non-contact infrared thermometers and their uses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Key topics covered…
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Growing Tomorrow’s Security Workforce: Check Out the 2019 SIA Annual Report
In 2019, the Security Industry Association (SIA) led the industry in proactive efforts to grow the next-generation security workforce. SIA spearheaded a number of initiatives to support the advancement of women and young professionals in the industry, engaged students in understanding what security careers have to offer and helped companies learn how to better recruit…
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SIA New Member Profile: HyperSpike
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member HyperSpike provides the industry with products featuring innovative sound technology that are used in diverse applications such as crowd control, mass notification, border/port security, law enforcement, maritime security and perimeter protection. The company is headquartered in Columbia City, Indiana, and distributes security solutions globally. SIA spoke with Heather Lutton,…
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SIA Supports Commonsense Legislation Addressing Facial Recognition
As part of a larger technology package produced by the House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) recently introduced H.R. 6929, the Advancing Facial Recognition Act, which requires the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Commerce and other appropriate agencies to complete a comprehensive study on facial recognition technologies, including the collection of information to…
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SIA New Member Profile: Dialog Research & Communications
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Dialog Research & Communications combines research and analysis, strategic communications, global business experience and technology policy acumen to help organizational leaders move forward with stakeholder engagement and business productivity. The company is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. SIA spoke with Kathy Stershic, founder and principal consultant at Dialog, about the…
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Global Trade and Supply Chain Resources for Members
Is your company experiencing trade and supply chain issues related to COVID-19? Under the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Commerce Service (USCS) and the International Trade Administration (ITA) are offering numerous webinars and online forums for companies impacted by the pandemic. Here are a few upcoming webinars and professional development opportunities in May and…
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Security Industry Association Announces New SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Opportunity
SIA invites employees of member companies and SIA student members to apply for this new program designed to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for a diverse security workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for its new scholarship program, the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship program.…
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SIA New Member Profile: LARGO Consulting Services
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member LARGO Consulting Services, LLC, provides physical security, school safety, social branding and business services. The company is headquartered in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania, with a national portfolio including high-rise office buildings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; and San Francisco, California; numerous K-12 schools, colleges and universities; and social…
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Telethermography Devices: Current FDA Considerations
In the current return to work environment, there is a significant focus among building operators, employers and just about everyone else on temperature taking as the singular criteria by which to determine who may return to work, enter a building and otherwise return to some semblance of the new normal. Those who sell and operate…
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