IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in December 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: Actuate, BOS Security, Colorado State University, eBay, IDCube and JM Family Enterprises. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Here’s What Else You Need to Know This Month:

• Nominations are open for the 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 program! Each year, this initiative showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security. Submit your nominations by Jan. 31!
• Just released: the 2024 SIA Guide to School Security Funding is here! Get the latest details on federal and state security grants for schools, how to apply and more.

• On Dec. 10 at 12 p.m. EST, join SIA for an exclusive webinar designed to explore the significant advantages of participating as an exhibitor at Expo Seguridad México 2025. As the leading security event in Latin America, Expo Seguridad México offers unparalleled opportunities for industry professionals to connect, innovate and expand their businesses.
• On Dec. 17, join us virtually for the next Vertical Insights symposium, highlighting key issues in government facilities security! This webinar will examine best practices for securing local, state and federal buildings and look at opportunities for solutions providers to work with government agencies.

• Just released: Access SIA’s 2024 Guide to State and Local Facial Recognition Laws! Explore SIA’s newly updated reference guide to U.S. state and local laws on facial recognition technology and related legislative trends.
• Speaking proposals are being accepted for the 2025 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s public policy and government security conference, taking place May 20-21 in D.C. Don’t wait; proposals are due Jan. 31!

• New video! SIA’s Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the fourth in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, experts delve into the growing impact of audio technology on security systems.
• Securing electrical utilities? Access SIA’s Guide to NERC CIP Compliance! This detailed report and guidance, the equivalent of a 150-page e-book, is the authoritative guide to complying with physical security and cybersecurity requirements of North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection rules.

• New resource from SIA’s Video Retention Working Group: Comprehensive Guide to Video Retention Regulations in the Cannabis Industry! This guide serves as a valuable resource, offering a comprehensive overview of video retention regulations across various states best practices for effective surveillance and a detailed matrix of the video retention regulations and compliance requirements applicable to cannabis dispensaries in different states.
• In the latest guest blog from SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board, learn about effective governance and why policies and procedures matter from Jon Harris, head of ecosystem partnerships at HiveWatch and ESG Advisory Board member.

• ISC East 2024 delivered another impressive year of growth! The  Northeast’s leading event for security and public safety concluded last month, maximizing experiential value for both attendees and exhibitors. See highlights here, and view SIA’s photo galleries from the show on our Flickr.
• Meet your new SIA WISF AmbassadHERs! The new class of AmbassadHERs will help the WISF community grow community engagement in regions across the United States and Latin America.