Archive for May 2024
SIA New Member Profile: Technova Industries
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Technova Industries works to pioneer the future of data analytics by delivering cutting-edge solutions to facilitate seamless system integration and optimize business processes. The company is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, with a branch in Paris, Frances, and an eye toward global expansion. SIA spoke with Aymen Azim, CEO of…
Keep Reading »Call for Volunteers: SIA Standards and Technology Committees, Advisory Boards and Working Groups
Updated June 27, 2024 Are you passionate about the security industry? Do you want to help the Security Industry Association (SIA) enhance its efforts around key standards and technology topics? SIA is seeking new members for its standards and technology advisory boards, committees and working groups. Learn more about these opportunities here, and join us…
Keep Reading »Get to Know the Top Winner and Judges’ Choice Awardee From the 2024 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards
In these videos, hear from Best New Product winner IronYun and Judges’ Choice recipient SWEAR about their innovative security products and solutions showcased at ISC West 2024. New videos from the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards! Established in 1979, the SIA NPS Awards recognize innovative physical security products, services and solutions. Technologies showcased…
Keep Reading »At SIA GovSummit, Government Security Execs Share Tips on Going from Silos to Convergence
Cyber and physical security leaders opened up about lessons they learned for converging systems across domains and how they evaluate and assess new technologies. At the 2024 SIA GovSummit, a 2-day government security conference held in Washington, D.C., May 21-22, the convergence of IT and OT and the creation of a unified cyber-physical approach to…
Keep Reading »Misgivings Cloud First-in-Nation Colorado AI Law: Implications and Considerations for the Security Industry
Governor Asks for Further Refinement and Federal Preemption On May 17, 2024, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law Senate Bill 205 (SB-205), making Colorado the first state in the nation to enact a measure regulating artificial intelligence (AI) that is applicable broadly. Following a winding path that started with importing a bill drafted in…
Keep Reading »FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements, Lawsuit Ensues: How the Rule Impacts Security Businesses
On April 23, 2024, after a 3-2 vote in favor, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a rule which will put a ban on all noncompete agreements nationwide beginning Sept. 4, 2024. Once this new ruling goes into effect, existing noncompetes for most of the workforce will be null and no longer enforceable, and notably,…
Keep Reading »Camden Dalrymple Named 2024 SIA School Safety Advocate Award Winner
Dalrymple, student manager for the Montgomery Area School District’s broadcasting program, was recognized for his leadership in encouraging the effective use of technology to enhance school security. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Camden Dalrymple as the 2024 winner of the SIA School Safety Advocate Award. This award is presented to individuals…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Antaira Technologies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Antaira Technologies is a developer and manufacturer of high-quality industrial networking and communication product solutions. The company is headquartered in Brea, California, with additional offices in Taiwan and Europe. SIA spoke with Joe Cook, national sales manager – security and transportation vertical markets at Antaira Technologies, about the company,…
Keep Reading »The Importance of a School Security Standard: A Q&A With Danor Services’ Bob Ordan
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 Names Leire Arbona Puértolas and Arielle Thomas as 2024 SIA Industry Advocate Award Honorees
Arbona Puértolas and Thomas were honored for their leadership and support of SIA’s government relations initiatives at the 2024 SIA GovSummit conference in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized two industry leaders – Leire Arbona Puértolas and Arielle Thomas – as the 2024 winners of the SIA Industry Advocate Award.…
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