Posts by Don Erickson, CEO, Security Industry Association
SIA’s Diversity and Equality Commitment
Dear SIA members, We grieve with the nation over the horrific events of this last week, but we also look forward to a better future. Within the Security Industry Association…
Keep Reading »A Special Message to SIA Members
ISC West Rescheduled for Oct. 5-8, 2020 (Exhibit Floor Open Oct. 6-8), Plus Our Commitment to You Dear Security Industry Association (SIA) member, I hope you, your employees and your…
Keep Reading »ISC West Rescheduled: July 20-22
Reed Exhibitions has just announced that ISC West is being rescheduled for July 20-22, 2020, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. More information will be available on…
Keep Reading »SIA Promises to Do All That We Can
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is ready to support your business during these uncertain times. At SIA, we know how challenging it is for you and your business to face…
Keep Reading »Manufacture Equipment Used in Central Stations? Support TMA’s Appeal of NFPA-72 Vote Immediately
Dear SIA Member, On Aug. 14, our industry colleagues at The Monitoring Association (TMA) will present an official appeal to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council of the…
Keep Reading »SIA Commends Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security on Botnet Report
Report follows Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure SILVER SPRING, Md. – On May 30, 2018, the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security…
Keep Reading »SIA Provides Robust Industry Cybersecurity Education
Cybersecurity concerns are not going away. Here’s what we’re doing: Don Erickson is CEO of the Security Industry Association. Cybersecurity continues to be a major challenge for the security industry.…
Keep Reading »How SIA Works to Enhance School Security
[The following blog post, originally published Feb. 21, 2018, has been updated following the May 2018 shooting at Santa Fe High School in Texas.] Approximately 50 million students attend 100,000…
Keep Reading »Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through IT Apprenticeship Programs
As the security marketplace evolves, the industry should embrace hands-on workforce development partnerships between government and industry that will address the current skills shortage. These practical learning opportunities for students…
Keep Reading »Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through Corporate Social Responsibility
It isn’t just about a paycheck for employees anymore. Today’s employees, particularly Millennials, are attracted to companies that demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy and giving back to local communities—and this…
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