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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2020 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship

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Twelve security professionals and students will be awarded scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed  by the SIA…

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SIA New Member Profile: Senseon

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Senseon provides intelligent access control solutions for cabinet doors and drawers using electromechanical locks built on Accuride movement technology. The locks also integrate so Senseon’s award-winning systems use wireless technology to provide quick, convenient access to secured contents in enterprise or standalone applications. Senseon is headquartered in Santa Fe…

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How Security Industry Companies Are Returning to Work and Working from Home

Lessons from our respondents: Be flexible. Use technology. Watch for burnout. Be connected. The Security Industry Association recently surveyed the industry, along with the support of the Electronic Security Association and The Monitoring Association, to find out how firms were managing remote work and thinking about returning to the office following the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s…

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SIA New Member Profile: TOUGHDOG Security Systems

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TOUGHDOG Security Systems provides distributors and dealers with a product line that includes HD over coax, HD on IP, IP access control and IP intercoms managed by state-of-the-art surveillance monitoring software. The company is headquartered in McAllen, Texas, with an additional office in San Antonio, Texas, a strong presence…

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UPDATE: New Compliance Deadline for Sec. 889 (a)(1)(B) – Sept. 30, 2020

On Aug. 12, U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) John Ratcliffe issued a memorandum to the U.S Department of Defense (DOD) granting a waiver to the prohibitions listed in Section 889 (a)(1)(B) of the 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Citing national security interests in the context of DOD procurement, DNI Ratcliffe exercised existing authorities…

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Security Industry Association Releases Policy Principles to Guide the Use of Facial Recognition Technology

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association representing security solutions providers, has released its new policy principles guiding the development and deployment of facial recognition technology. SIA believes all technology products, including facial recognition, must only be used for purposes that are lawful, ethical and nondiscriminatory. “SIA recognizes that some community…

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Here’s What NDAA Section 889 Really Means for Federal Grants

New Federal Regulation Answers Key Questions on How Section 889 Applies to Federal Grant Funds What SIA Members Need to Know: Federal grant recipients are simply prohibited from using grant funds for covered equipment and services. Restrictions only impact use of federal grant funds. New grants prioritize replacing with alternative equipment. OMB revised the regulation…

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Security Industry Association Opens SIA RISE Scholarship Opportunity for Young Security Professionals

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SIA invites members of the SIA RISE community and SIA student members to apply for this program designed to support the education and career development goals of young people in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Applications are now being accepted for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA)…

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The Five Pillars of Mailroom Security

Mail security is a critical vulnerability, and often an unaddressed security gap, for major companies, prominent individuals, governments and others. A third of major corporations report receiving mailborne threats annually, and many receive more than one each. Revenge from employees, former employees and other stakeholders is the most common motive, according to a recent U.S.…

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