Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Opens Nominations for FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards
This new program recognizes security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership in their organizations. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the inaugural FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards, an initiative recognizing security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service…
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Video: Fundamentals of Access Control for the Proptech Community
In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson covers key concepts for the proptech community to know. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board! Proptech Advisory Board member Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MXV Security Solutions, provides a “101 course” on access control, covering key concepts that those in the proptech or…
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Security Industry Association Earns American National Standards Institute Reaccreditation for SIA Standards
SIA is committed to continue developing its industry standards in accordance with ANSI requirements and invites members to get involved. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development program. ANSI – the nonprofit standards body accreditation organization that oversees development of…
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SIA New Member Profile: Shot Alert
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Shot Alert specializes in fully automated gunshot detection and active shooter response. The company is headquartered in Billings, Montana, and is developing a nationwide network of dealers and integrators to service and support its systems anywhere in the United States. SIA spoke with Neil Clark, CEO of Shot Alert,…
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Security Industry Association Establishes National Security Systems Technician Apprenticeship Program
SIA’s apprenticeship initiative will meet the demand for a highly skilled technical workforce, grow career development opportunities and diversify the industry’s talent pipeline. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has secured approval from the U.S. Department of Labor for its national program standards establishing a new apprenticeship initiative for security technicians and installers. This…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Kerri Sutherland as FAST Board of Directors Chair
Sutherland, human resources business professional at Axis Communications, will lead 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 Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as chair of the FAST Board…
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SIA New Member Profile: CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., offers privacy and security program management solutions for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The company is headquartered in Jensen Beach, Florida, and serves businesses across the United States and globally. SIA spoke with Jennie Gift, vice president of sales at CSR Privacy Solutions, Inc., about…
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Security Industry Association Recognizes Paul Anstine and Scott Shellenberger With 2023 Excellence in Government Service Awards
Anstine, majority staff director for the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, were recognized at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has recognized Paul Anstine, majority staff director for the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Scott Shellenberger,…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead SIA Women in Security Forum
Alice DiSanto and Candice Aragon will lead the forum’s efforts to promote, recruit and cultivate the leadership of women in security for a more inclusive and diversified industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) – a community…
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SIA New Member Profile: Z9 Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Z9 Security’s interoperability platform has developed a flexible, open architecture for access control, emcompassing cloud services, mobile and web applications, embedded software and server software. The company is headquartered in Carrboro, North Carolina, and works primarily with U.S.-based companies that provide hardware and software systems to the global access…
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