Archive for March 2021
SIA New Member Profile: Riley
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Riley provides a global security risk management system that streamlines security risk management policy implementation, including duty of care compliance. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in St. Augustine, Florida. SIA spoke with Jake Allen, president and CEO of Riley, about the company, the…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Integrity Global Security Services
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Integrity Global Security Services, LLC, provides total security services for a variety of clients, including religious institutions, construction sites, retail and more. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. SIA spoke with Aisha Turner, CEO of Integrity Global Security Services, about the company, the security industry and working with…
Keep Reading »March 29 – April 1: Join Us for SIA’s 2021 Virtual Member Engagement Week
Attention SIA members! Join the Security Industry Association (SIA) March 29 to April 1 for the second annual Virtual Member Engagement Week, a series of virtual meetings and events with SIA’s committees, working groups and more. Don’t let social distancing get you down – join us to take advantage of these opportunities to engage with…
Keep Reading »Alarm Science: Our Industry Cannot Make Assumptions When It Comes to Life Safety
No fire alarm notification by the remote station after receiving fire alarm signal(s) and then a cancel abort signal needlessly increases risks to consumers, alarm companies and central stations It is better to explain to a client why the remote station notified the fire department than to have to tell them why the remote station…
Keep Reading »Global Security Industry Statement on Cybersecurity Threats
As representatives of the security practitioners and security solutions providers responsible for protecting people and assets around the globe, our organizations have long championed and promoted robust cyber readiness education and adherence to international cybersecurity standards. We share a unified vision to continuously strengthen cyber readiness practices by all stakeholders within the security ecosystem. It is…
Keep Reading »A Chat With Openpath’s James Segil
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Openpath is a leader in touchless, modern access control and workplace safety automation. The company is headquartered in Culver City, California, with an additional office in Fishers, Indiana. SIA spoke with James Segil, president and co-founder of Openpath, about the company’s history and philosophy, the future of the office, unique…
Keep Reading »Join SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board & George Finney for the First Resilience Series Virtual Event
On April 13, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board will present the first offering in its Resilience Series. This new series of virtual events will showcase cybersecurity insights, exercises and discussions to make the physical security industry more cyber-resilient as a whole. Attendees are invited to take part in engaging discussions where we…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Kenton Brothers Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Kenton Brothers Inc. works to protect people, property and possessions, with its systems and technologies in commercial buildings, schools and businesses. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves customers throughout the Midwest and across the United States. SIA spoke with David Strickland, chief operating officer at…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair to Lead SIA Women in Security Forum
Kasia Hanson of Intel will lead the forum, whose mission is to grow the involvement of women in the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Kasia Hanson as the new chair of the SIA Women in Security Forum. Hanson – global director for IoT partner sales for digital safety and…
Keep Reading »Summary of American Rescue Plan COVID-Relief Stimulus
On March 11, President Biden signed his administration’s first major piece of legislation, the American Rescue Plan, which appropriates $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief to aid small businesses, public schools, state governments and government contractors impacted by COVID-19. President Biden’s latest stimulus follows his pledge to provide robust relief to the American people and business…
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