Archive for 2022
SIA Statement on Attacks at North Carolina Power Substations
The Dec. 3 incident in which gunfire damaged substations and cut off power to tens of thousands of North Carolina residents is a reminder that threats to critical energy infrastructure are a constant concern. The risk of cyber and physical attacks, including ones similar to what occurred this weekend, can be mitigated and vulnerabilities can be reduced by…
Keep Reading »
The 2022 Midterm Elections’ Impact on the Security Industry
How SIA is preparing for the 118th Congress The 2022 midterm elections are over and now attention turns to the 118th Congress. Republicans will have a slim majority in the House next year after netting 9 seats in November, and Democrats will maintain control of the Senate after flipping the Pennsylvania seat, regardless of how…
Keep Reading »
2022 Midterms Post-Elections Recap: Who Holds the Power
The 2022 midterm elections are now in the rearview mirror. The Senate race in Georgia between Herschel Walker and Senator Raphael Warnock will be advancing to a run-off on December 6, but the control of the chamber was secured by Democrats after Lt. Gov. John Fetterman’s win in Pennsylvania. In the House, Republicans have done…
Keep Reading »
FCC Adopts New Rules Implementing the Secure Equipment Act of 2021
FCC prohibits new device authorizations for Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products on the FCC’s Covered List Following its adoption earlier this month, on November 25 the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published its Report and Order as required by the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds actions by the FCC,…
Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA awards $3,000 scholarships to 14 young professionals within the security industry SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 14 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program…
Keep Reading »
Event Report: SIA’s Capitol Hill Symposium on Perimeter Security
Government and industry met to identify challenges in hardening of facilities and public spaces At the Security Industry Association (SIA) Capitol Hill Symposium on Perimeter Security in Washington, D.C., on October 27, 2022, industry and government connected to explore threats to safety and the share information on the evolution of technology to secure facilities and…
Keep Reading »
Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members
Patrick Russell – associate director of government relations – and Colby Williams – senior manager of government relations – will support the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Patrick Russell as its new associate director of government relations and Colby Williams as its…
Keep Reading »
Proactive Proactivity in Security…and Why It’s Not Redundant
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of blogs, articles and videos containing helpful tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board Chair John Deskurakis – chief product security officer at Carrier – learn about the key…
Keep Reading »
SIA New Member Profile: cohesionIB, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member cohesionIB, Inc., delivers intelligence to commercial real estate (CRE) properties to increase asset value, delivering a unified software platform for data, operations and experience. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and serves customers in Illinois, Minnesota, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Massachusetts and California. SIA spoke with Nik Patel, chief…
Keep Reading »
Keynote Announced! Vertical Insights Symposium on Retail Security
On Nov. 8, join the Security Industry Association (SIA) for a free virtual symposium on retail security! From shoplifting to sweethearting to disgruntled customers, retail outlets face growing challenges in securing their assets and protecting their staff and patrons. During this next offering in the SIA Vertical Insights Symposium series, experts from the retail and…
Keep Reading »
Back to Top