Archive for January 2021
Call for Volunteers: SIA Education and Training Committee
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking qualified volunteers for its Education and Training Committee. This standing committee, led by Chair Chris Peckham, Ph.D. (Ollivier Corporation) and Vice-Chair Rob Hile (GC&E Systems Group) with the assistance of SIA Director of Education and Training Elli Voorhees, Ph.D., is responsible for the direction of existing professional development…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Commitment to Data Privacy
On Data Privacy Day 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices in the converged security technology sector. SIA in 2017 created the Data Privacy Advisory Board, and during the past four years, that panel has raised awareness of this critical issue through webinars, white papers, conference presentations,…
Keep Reading »Access SIA’s SPM Training Virtually in 2021
Get essential training for security project managers from the convenience of your desk with SIA’s Basics of SPM and full SPM seminar offerings. In abidance of stay-at-home orders and the transition to remote work, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has agilely pivoted to offering its Security Project Management (SPM) training courses fully online. These SPM…
Keep Reading »What New Buy American Act Rules Could Mean for Security Companies
On Jan. 19, the outgoing Trump administration published a new regulation significantly altering current rules implementing the Buy American Act (BAA) of 1933. Here, the Security Industry Association (SIA) highlights the most substantial changes implemented in the new BAA regulation as they relate to security products: The price preference for domestic (U.S.) end products and…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Top 2020 Successes in State & Local Policy
In 2020, the security industry strove to innovate, adapt and overcome the challenges presented by COVID-19 and proved resilient in continuing to provide solutions and services to help keep people safe and secure. Consistent with our core mission – to be a catalyst for success within the global security industry through information, insight and influence…
Keep Reading »What’s New With CSPM
In 2020, SIA began the process of updating its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification program. This highly respected certification program is the only credential that addresses the unique demands of a security project manager and can move your career forward and propel your business. SIA’s education team, in partnership with Meazure Learning, assembled a team of…
Keep Reading »List Your Internships With SIA & RISE
Is your company looking for great interns? List your internship opportunities with the Security Industry Association (SIA)! Submit your internship listings to SIA, and we will help promote them through SIA’s college and university outreach, our academic membership program, the SIA RISE community for young security professionals and our work with the Foundation for Advancing…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Security Information Systems
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Security Information Systems (SIS) is a global leader in alarm integration and monitoring software for the security industry. The company is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, and serves customers in the United States, Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, Asia and Europe. SIA spoke with Alison Forsythe, president of SIS, about the…
Keep Reading »Unlock 20+ Hours of Training With SIA’s Microlearning Series
Looking to boost your industry knowledge in 2021? The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released new webinar-based training courses to help! SIA’s Microlearning Series provides easily accessible on-demand, interactive learning for security professionals, and your purchase of the series gives you instant access to approximately 20 hours of training. Each module is $19 for SIA…
Keep Reading »What’s New for Members in Early 2021
Dear SIA members, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is kicking off 2021 with a variety of new initiatives; here are some things to look forward to this year. SIA is launching the new Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) this month following the recent addition of Identification Technology Association…
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