Archive for June 2023
How to Recruit Security Technicians
These tips and guidelines were contributed by Security Industry Association (SIA) member company Zitko Group and were published as an article in RISE Together, SIA RISE‘s newsletter for young security professionals. You can view the full guide as a PDF here. Introduction Why are we creating this guide? The fire and security industry’s biggest issue is the…
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Tech Insider: AI School
A few weeks ago, a few of my ZKTeco USA colleagues and I were invited to tour a new high school here in Georgia. The Gwinnet County school district felt they had something new and revolutionary that might be of interest to our industry and its future. Well, they were right! I visited Seckinger High…
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What Minnesota’s Right to Repair Law Means for Security Products and Manufacturers
On May 24, 2023, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which includes a comprehensive right to repair law that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. To date, Minnesota is only the second state in the county to adopt a right to repair law broadly covering electronic devices, following New…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Nominations for FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards
This new program recognizes security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership in their organizations. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the inaugural FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards, an initiative recognizing security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service…
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Video: Fundamentals of Access Control for the Proptech Community
In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson covers key concepts for the proptech community to know. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board! Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MXV Security Solutions, provides a “101 course” on access control, covering key concepts that those in the proptech or…
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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way
Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. It’s Time to Protect the Public The weaponization of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, poses a significant threat to public safety and, specifically, those venues that…
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