Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
6 Reasons Young Professionals Need to Join SIA RISE
Looking to boost your career in the security industry, make connections and have fun? The Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community is here for you! SIA RISE offers many benefits, opportunities and programs to help you foster your professional growth and meet other young talent like you. Here’s why you should join: It’s free! RISE…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Announces Executive Committee, Board Members and Committee Leadership
James Rothstein assumed the leadership role of new SIA chair and announced the 2022 board, executive committee and new SIA committee leaders during The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting at ISC West. LAS VEGAS – The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed a new chair, presented five new and four returning members to the SIA Board of…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Allthenticate
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Allthenticate provides an all-in-one access control and authentication solution for companies that is designed to be cost-effective, easy to use and secure. The company was founded out of Santa Barbara, California, and recently opened a second office in Houston, Texas. SIA spoke with Allthenticate Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer…
Keep Reading »SIA New Products and Solutions Committee Names ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 Winner of the SIA NPS Merit Award
The company will be honored for its commitment to the SIA New Product and Solutions Awards March 23 during the 2022 SIA NPS Awards Ceremony at ISC West. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) New Products & Solutions (NPS) Awards Committee has named ASSA ABLOY as the 2022 recipient of the SIA NPS Merit…
Keep Reading »ISC West WISF Keynote Preview: Explore the Human Side of Security With Jenny Radcliffe
In this video, get a sneak peek of Radcliffe’s dynamic presentation on people hacking! ISC West is coming up March 22-25 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed the SIA Education@ISC West conference program, including keynotes from top luminaries and 60+ sessions on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments.…
Keep Reading »SIA Expresses Concerns on Use of Classroom Door Barricade Devices in Schools
There have long been questions in jurisdictions across the country regarding classroom door barricade devices. Typically designed to be installed on classroom doors during a lockdown in addition to the existing, code-compliant locking hardware, these devices are tempting solutions for schools because they seem to address the perceived immediate need for additional security. But there…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Hexagon Geosystems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexagon Geosystems provides a smart 3D surveillance system that detects physical changes in a space, immediately determines threats versus nonthreats with accuracy and reliability and notifies relevant personnel accordingly. Hexagon is a global company operating in over 50 countries, but its 3D surveillance organization is headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards
The globally recognized program will honor innovative women guiding the biometrics and security industry during the 2022 SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2022 Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from sponsors AVISIAN, Biometric Update,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Reveals the 2022 Women in Security Forum Power 100 List
This new annual program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the inaugural honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100. New in 2022, this initiative presented by the SIA Women in…
Keep Reading »ISC West Keynote Speaker Michael Bouchard Shares Lessons Learned From Active Shooter Response & Recovery
Bouchard, sheriff of Oakland County, Michigan, discusses the top challenges he’s faced in his public safety career, investing in security technology and how law enforcement is addressing workforce development. ISC West is coming up March 22-25 in Las Vegas, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education@ISC…
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