Archive for July 2024
Security Industry Association and International Association of Professional Security Consultants Announce Partnership
The partnership will promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing between SIA and IAPSC and grow awareness of the importance of the security consulting profession within the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) have announced a new partnership effort to promote collaboration,…
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Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for 2024 “25 on the RISE Awards”
This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community, recognizes 25 new and emerging security leaders each year for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards– a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security…
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IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in July 2024
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: Beyond a Resume, ColorID, KPMG, Metro One and Warner Music Group. Thanks for your membership, and…
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SIA New Member Profile: ButterflyMX
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ButterflyMX offers a complete property access solution, providing a secure, convenient and affordable way to manage and grant access on the go. The company is headquartered in New York City, and its products are installed in all 50 U.S. states and internationally in Canada, Europe and Australia. SIA spoke…
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Volunteers Wanted: Help SIA Develop New Guidance on Cannabis Security
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is announcing, on behalf of the SIA Video and Vision Subcommittee, our development of comprehensive guidance on surveillance video retention specifically for the cannabis industry. Increasingly, the cannabis industry faces unique security and regulatory challenges, and effective surveillance is crucial for compliance and safety. The aim of this initiative is…
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Stepping Into Your Power: Lessons From Security LeadHER
Security LeadHER, a unique conference hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International and dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security industry, gathered 400+ professionals in Phoenix, Arizona, June 24-25 for the 2024 event. This yera’s event featured insightful workshops and talks, impactful keynotes and lively networking opportunities to enrich…
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Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2024 SIA Scholarship Programs
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for four key scholarship opportunities: the Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, the James Rothstein Business Scholarship, the Paul Ahern Scholarship and the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship. Updated Aug. 29, 2024 SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for four…
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Key Dismissal of BIPA Case Upheld in Federal Court: What SIA Members Need to Know
On June 17, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s judgment concerning the plaintiff’s appeal in Zellmer vs. Meta Platforms, dismissing the case filed over alleged violations of Illinois’ Biometric Information Protection Act (BIPA). Notably, the Ninth Circuit rejected the original reasoning used by the district court, which…
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Latest Federal Data Privacy Proposal Stalls in Committee: What It Means for the Security Industry
Meanwhile, More States Adopt Consensus Model On June 27, 2024, the House Energy and Commerce Committee canceled its planned markup of the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), following pushback from a wide spectrum of stakeholders on the latest draft released just days prior, including groups that had been supportive of previous iterations. Even more significantly,…
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SIA New Member Profile: SWEAR
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SWEAR delivers powerful solutions for organizations and consumers that rely upon the authenticity and accuracy of digital assets, with a platform that protects the truth by mapping and validating the origin of every recording. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, and its technology and solutions have a global…
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