Archive for August 2025
New Tariff Rates Set to Take Effect Aug. 7: What They Mean for Security Companies
On July 31, 2025, hours before his self-imposed deadline, President Trump announced a new set of tariff rates that will take effect Aug. 7. Imports from over 70 countries will face higher tariff rates than the current, universally-imposed 10%, rates the president says were determined by his administration based on the lack of reciprocity in…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Opens Applications for 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders. Through the RISE Scholarship, selected candidates will receive…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: 12 Top Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in August 2025
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: ASI Robots, Grip3, Kasa Fuerte, Loyva and Safe Haven Defense. Thanks for your membership, and we…
Keep Reading »Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Stephenie Haldane to the FAST Board of Directors
Stephenie Haldane of HID joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Stephenie Haldane of HID to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the…
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