Archive for 2022
Security Industry Association Reveals Program for 2022 Securing New Ground Conference
Top C-suite, cybersecurity and business leaders will headline the security industry’s executive conference taking place Oct. 18-19 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2022 schedule, speaker lineup and program for Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 18-19 at the Intercontinental Times…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Gentech Security
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Gentech Security, a branch of Genesis Security Services, is a provider of integrated, planned and monitored security solutions designed for maximum efficiency and immediate response. SIA spoke with Elaisha Santana, operations manager at Gentech Security, about the company’s history and offerings, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us…
Keep Reading »The Security Industry ROI Story From a Proptech Perspective
Evan Nardone asked a great question as part of a recent LinkedIn conversation. He asked: “How do you envision the [security industry ROI] story from a more PropTech perspective and less services? Short answer: It depends on who in proptech you are presenting the information to. Flexing your answer based on metrics driving their decision-making process…
Keep Reading »Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ken Kocher to FAST Board of Directors
Kocher, president of Force Security Solutions, will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ken Kocher of Force Security Solutions to serve on the FAST Board of…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces RISE Scholarship Opportunity
SIA invites its young professional members and student members to apply for this program offering $3,000 scholarships to further their education and career goals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for young professionals. Through the 2023…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: IPTECHVIEW
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IPTECHVIEW offers a simple, proactive cloud video surveillance, Internet of Things (IoT) and infrastructure platform with central management. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, sells nationwide across the Americas and has an international sales and support team in Canada, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. SIA spoke with…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: New Research & Analysis, Courses, Scholarships, Events and More With SIA This Month
Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Brooks Building Technology Advisors, CohesionIB, ECAMSECURE, SAFR From Realnetworks, SecureNet Technologies and Tempo Cyber Group. Thanks…
Keep Reading »School Security & Active Shooter Interdiction: A Q&A With Vince Riden
One of SIA’s top advocacy priorities and an issue area that impacts nearly all of us to some degree is that of school safety and security. It’s important to promote a safe learning environment for every student and protect the teachers, staff and visitors in our schools, and SIA appreciates the many talented security professionals…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Applauds Passage of Chips Bill
Provisions Support Security Supply Chain, U.S. Competitiveness On July 27, the Chips and Science Act of 2022 cleared its final hurdle with passage in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill now moves to President Biden’s desk for his signature, following 18 months of negotiations over the final provisions of the measure to boost U.S.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Appoints Tom Cook and Rita Mounir to Key Group and Committee Leadership Roles
Cook assumes the role of chair of the SIA Executive Advisory Board – a panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies – and Mounir now serves as vice chair of SIA’s Member Engagement and Experience Committee. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two SIA members to serve in key leadership…
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