Archive for November 2024
SIA New Member Profile: Watchful
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Watchful works to empower security teams to build trust, perform confidently and deliver exceptional results to their clients. The company is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, and serves customers across New Zealand, Australia, the United States and Canada. SIA spoke with Joshua Parsons, founder and CEO of Watchful, about…
Keep Reading »ISC East 2024 Delivers Another Year of Growth in Attendance and Programming
The Northeast’s leading event for security and public safety concludes, maximizing experiential value for both attendees and exhibitors NORWALK, Conn. – ISC East 2024, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, presented another year of dynamic programming as the Northeast’s leading security and public safety…
Keep Reading »Effective Governance: Why Policies and Procedures Matter
Governance is the invisible infrastructure that keeps operations steady, decisions sound and trust strong. At the heart of effective governance lie policies and procedures. These aren’t just formalities; they’re the guideposts that ensure everyone, from leadership to front-line staff, is aligned on expectations, responsibilities and best practices. An auditor once told me, “If it is…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Raven Tech
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Raven Tech offers installation, remote and on-site security services and support for a wider range of security and IT solutions. The company is headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, and serves clients in Nebraska and Kansas and throughout the United States. SIA spoke with Andrew (Drew) Aldinger, CEO of Raven Tech,…
Keep Reading »2024 Post-Election Recap: Security Industry Outlook
SIA’s government relations team shares highlights of the 2024 election and what they may mean for security industry companies and SIA members. National Elections With a 2024 presidential election that was decided more quickly than any of the leading pollsters expected, Republicans have now won a trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., flipping the White…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces SIA RISE Scholarship Awardees
Twenty-four security industry professionals will receive $3,000 scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: ParSecurity
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ParSecurity offers security solutions to construction, commercial businesses, governments and more. The company is headquartered in Pine City, Minnesota, and serves clients nationwide. SIA spoke with Sara Eslamlou, head of business development at ParSecurity, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in November 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: Ace Link Industrial, BAPS, braXos, CSI Security and Electric, eBay, Monachino Partners, Novo Communications, Samdesk, SmarTech…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Releases Security Industry Careers Guide
The guide, presented with support from PSA, offers helpful information on the impact of a security career, employers, job roles and how to prepare to enter the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) – with support from PSA – has released the “Secure Your Future” Security Industry Careers Guide, a helpful resource offering…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: FDI
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member FDI is an expert in access management systems. The company is headquartered in Cholet, France, with its subsidiary FDI GmbH based in Frankfurt, Germany. SIA spoke with Maxime Rottier, sales director at FDI, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…
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