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 (SIA) community, we believe diversity and inclusion have the power to help our industry advance, to help bring in the best talent and to recognize…
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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 friends and families are remaining healthy and safe. Please know that our team is here to help you any way we can. You may have…
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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 the event website, iscwest.com. The Security Industry Association (SIA) will be rescheduling committee meetings, events and other gatherings around the show, and we will alert…
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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 today’s global pandemic from COVID-19. We know that business deals are made with a handshake, but today’s social health norms are keeping us from even…
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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 recent Technical Committee vote that did not ratify the June 14 technical meeting floor vote in Las Vegas. NFPA 72 revisions include language that minimize…
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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 released an action-oriented report on how the private sector and government can collaborate to mitigate against the threat of botnets and automated distributed attacks. The…
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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. When rapid change reached the security industry a decade ago as security devices began moving onto the network a decade ago, it began to usher…
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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 public schools in the United States. These schools are where young minds are sharpened and tomorrow’s leaders are forged, and the Security Industry Association (SIA)…
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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 will be made possible through the enactment of the “CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act” sponsored by U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton,…
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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 provides a “win-win relationship” for employers who seek a competitive advantage in hiring with a commitment to foster a workplace environment with engaged employees. In…
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