Archive for September 2023
Federal and State Policy and the Security Industry: An Update From SIA to Our Members
The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations team works diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens, providing premier advocacy, member resources and events. In this video, SIA’s Jake Parker, Colby Williams and George Sewell provide an update on the latest federal and state policy developments impacting the…
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Security Industry Association Announces Inaugural 25 on the RISE Honorees
This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community together with Brivo and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent, recognizes 25 new and emerging security leaders for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards– a program…
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SIA New Member Profile: Burns Engineering
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Burns Engineering is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, founded and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SIA spoke with Danielle Tabachnick, senior security specialist at Burns, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Danielle Tabachnick: Burns brings highly-technical,…
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How SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group Is Addressing Evolving Drone Threats
Earlier this month, members of SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group, comprised of technology providers, security integrators, service providers and subject matter experts on counter-drone technology, visited lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill to support action urgently needed to address the rapidly evolving threats posed by the misuse and weaponization of uncrewed aircraft (UAS) systems, i.e., drones.…
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ISC East Announces First Keynote Speaker for 2023 Conference
Greg Ehrie, Chief Security Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, to Headline Keynote Speaker Series NORWALK, Conn. — ISC East, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC Chapter,…
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SIA Member Profile: Wasabi
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wasabi works to deliver simple, fast and affordable “hot” cloud storage. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates 13 storage regions globally across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. SIA spoke with Danny Collins, product marketing manager at Wasabi, about the company, the security industry and working…
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Counting Costs: The Impact of a Government Shutdown on the Security Industry
A federal government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2023, seems all but certain, as the expectation in Washington, D.C., is that Congress will be unable to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund government operations – or even adopt an extension of current spending under a “continuing resolution for temporary relief” – before the beginning…
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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt
Updated Oct. 10, 2023 Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, and signature by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10, 2023, California has become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. Resulting from advocacy…
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Security Products Exemption in California Right to Repair Legislation a Key Trend Nationally
Updated Oct. 10, 2023 SILVER SPRING, Md. – Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, and signature by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10, 2023, California has become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic…
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SIA New Member Profile: Wicket
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wicket offers computer vision technology for facial ticketing, access control, frictionless payment and credentialing. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and customers across North America and in Europe. SIA spoke with Jeff Boehm, chief marketing officer at Wicket, about the company,…
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