Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
SIA-Supported Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Bill Passes U.S. House of Representatives
H.R. 1618 will provide assistance for purchasing and installing residential carbon monoxide detectors. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passing of H.R. 1618, the Nicholas and Zachary Burt Memorial Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act of 2019 – a bipartisan bill sponsored by Rep. Ann Kuster (D-N.H.). SIA…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Seagate Technology
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Seagate Technology creates precision-engineered data storage technologies to deliver superior capacity, speed, safety and performance. The company is headquartered in Cupertino, California, and has other U.S. offices in Colorado and Oklahoma and global offices in Ireland, Thailand, China, Malaysia and more. SIA spoke with Jessica Burton, global surveillance product marketing…
Keep Reading »SIA, ALAS and CANASA Urge Congress to Approve United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will benefit the North American security industry and open new opportunities for existing and emerging markets. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), the Latin American Security Association (ALAS) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) have formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress…
Keep Reading »SIA to Present George Anderson, World Trade Center Security Director for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, With 2019 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award
Anderson will be recognized for his innovative efforts in securing one of the world’s most high-profile urban developments at SIA Honors Night Nov. 20 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George W. Anderson as the 2019 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in…
Keep Reading »AcceleRISE Takeaways and Career Tips for Young Professionals From Search and Recruitment Expert Rebecca Bayne
The Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) inaugural AcceleRISE conference – hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals – brought together tomorrow’s security leaders Aug. 14-16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for 2+ days of idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. Following a successful AcceleRISE, SIA spoke with Rebecca Bayne, president of premier AcceleRISE sponsor…
Keep Reading »See the Best Moments From SIA’s Inaugural AcceleRISE Conference
AcceleRISE 2019 was a great success! This inaugural conference hosted by the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE community for young professionals brought together tomorrow’s security leaders for 2+ days of idea sharing, coaching, business skills development, networking and inspiration. AcceleRISE 2019 was held Aug. 14-16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Highlights from AcceleRISE 2019 included interactive workshops…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Gate Logic Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Gate Logic Security is an elite full-service company specializing in gates, gate automation and access controls. The company – headquartered in Manassas, Virginia – serves residential, commercial and high-security facilities in the Washington, D.C., area and plans to extend its footprint into the southeastern region of Virginia in the…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: FLIR Systems, Inc.
Security Industry Association (SIA) member FLIR Systems, Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of thermal imaging infrared cameras. The company offers a diverse portfolio that serves various applications in government and defense, industrial and commercial markets. With a corporate office in Wilsonville, Oregon, and government and defense headquarters in Arlington, Virginia,…
Keep Reading »Twin Cities Marathon Team to Explore Race-Day Security Operations at AcceleRISE 2019
Security and event leaders from Twin Cities in Motion will highlight how securing road races has evolved since the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings at SIA’s inaugural conference for young professionals. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the addition of the Twin Cities in Motion (TCM) race management team to…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: AeroDefense
Security Industry Association (SIA) member AeroDefense provides counter-UAS solutions to detect drones and pilots at correctional facilities, stadiums, critical infrastructure and other high-value targets. Headquartered in Holmdel, New Jersey, AeroDefense serves the United States through a select network of partners. SIA spoke with Linda Ziemba, founding CEO of AeroDefense, about the company, the security industry…
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