Archive for October 2021
How ISC East Keynote Speaker Ted Metellus Secures the New York City Marathon
Metellus, race director for the iconic marathon, discusses how road race security has changed since COVID-19 and the role of public-private partnerships in hosting a successful event. ISC East 2021 is coming up Nov. 17-18 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program,…
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Cybersecurity Tips: Collaborating for the Collective Defense
In this article, learn about the importance of collaboration in defending against cybersecurity threats, the changing cybersecurity landscape, the need for greater transparency in building an effective business case, cyber-physical security convergence, how to foster collaboration for the collective defense and more. These tips were developed with the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Cybersecurity Advisory Board…
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ISC East Session Preview: The Complexities of Urban Drone Detection and Response Tactics for Identified Threats
ISC East 2021 is coming up Nov. 17-18 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC East recently revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and 15+ sessions from over 40 industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments. One session…
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SIA New Member Profile: AxxonSoft US Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member AxxonSoft US Inc. is a leading developer of smart integrated security and video surveillance systems. The company has a global branch network that accounts for 50 offices, and its products are sold through an extensive partner network in over 140 countries. SIA spoke with Alan Ataev, CEO of AxxonSoft,…
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Cybersecurity Tips: Supply Chain Security
In this article, learn about recent challenges with the nation’s supply chain and get expert insights on how to secure your supply chain. These tips were developed with the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Cybersecurity Advisory Board during Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 as part of SIA’s efforts to promote responsible connectivity and encourage SIA members to strengthen their cybersecurity…
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Security Industry Association Unveils Program for 2021 Securing New Ground Conference
Top C-suite leaders, cybersecurity experts and business luminaries will headline the security industry’s executive conference taking place as a virtual event Oct. 28. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2021 agenda and speaker lineup for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 28 as a virtual…
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Congress Passes Bill Requiring FCC to Limit New Authorizations for Chinese Equipment, Prohibiting Revocation
Updated Oct. 29, 2021 On Oct. 20, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3919, the Secure Equipment Act of 2021, in a nearly unanimous vote. The bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.,) would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules it recently proposed prohibiting “equipment…
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What Can AI Do for You?
The security industry has no shortage of buzz terms, and one that is consistently in the discussion is artificial intelligence, or AI. I’ve heard about AI since I was a kid – as early as The Terminator’s Skynet and HAL from 2001: A Space Odyssey, the concept of AI has been presented to us as…
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What SIA Members Need to Know About Federal Contractor Employee Vaccination Rules
With the Dec. 8 deadline for federal contractors and many subcontractor employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 fast approaching, affected security industry suppliers are building and implementing compliance programs. This SIA video roundtable discussion featuring Diz Locaria, partner at Venable, LLP; Lynn de Séve, founder and president of GSA Schedules, Inc.; and Fabiola Francisco,…
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Security Industry Association Names Lynn de Séve as 2021 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Winner
The GSA Schedules, Inc., president and longtime SIA member will be recognized for her dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2021 SIA Honors reception. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lynn de Séve – founder and president of GSA Schedules, Inc. – as the 2021 recipient of the George R.…
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