Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association Applauds the Signing of USMCA
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will create a more open trade landscape while removing unnecessary trade barriers. SILVER SPRING, Md. The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends Congress and the administration on the signing of the much-anticipated United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The USMCA, the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), acknowledges thoughtful and necessary changes that…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Anekanta Limited
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Anekanta Limited is a boutique innovation and consultancy hub that solves problems and adds entrepreneurial value to technology-focused organizations with an interest in artificial intelligence (AI), video surveillance and safety domains. The United Kingdom-based company has global reach, predominantly serving the UK, Europe and U.S. regions working with industry…
Keep Reading »Security Matters: Jan. 21, 2020 (Guest: Cameron Javdani)
In the latest episode of the new videocast version of Security Matters, host Andrew Lanning of Integrated Security Technologies spoke with Cameron Javdani, president of SoundSecure, about audio in security and improving security with sound. Javdani, who previously worked for Louroe Electronics before founding SoundSecure in 2019, works to bring audio more mainstream in security…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and Perimeter Security Suppliers Association Co-Produce Workshop on Perimeter Security
Associations in the United States and the United Kingdom collaborate on education and awareness related to hostile vehicle mitigation and blast protection SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that – as part of its efforts to build presence and relationships internationally on issues related to perimeter security – it will…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Highpower Security Products LLC
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Highpower Security Products is a manufacturer of high-performance access control systems and security equipment. The company also provides design assistance of complete access control systems. Highpower Security is headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut. SIA spoke with Dan DeMerchant, president of Highpower Security, about the company, the security industry and working with…
Keep Reading »At House Committee Hearing, SIA Shares How Effective and Responsible Use of Facial Recognition Makes the Nation Safer
SIA Testifies on Benefits of Facial Recognition Before House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading trade association representing more than 1,000 companies and organizations developing and delivering security solutions, testified today before the House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Reform. Jake Parker, senior director of…
Keep Reading »Get Essential Training for Security Project Managers With SIA’s Early 2020 Course Offerings
Ready to take your projects and career to the next level? More than just knowing the technology, successful security project management involves budgeting, client management, timeline execution and more. The Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Security Project Management (SPM) training course can help you. Take the SPM class your way with SIA’s online and in-person options.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan DIGIT Act
The SIA-supported bill will facilitate the growth of Internet of Things technologies in the United States. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for passing the Developing and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act. This bipartisan bill, which unanimously passed the Senate in the 115th Congress and was…
Keep Reading »New SIA Resources to Help You Navigate Data Privacy Regulations
With the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the European Union’s (EU’s) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in effect, take advantage of these two new guidance documents from SIA to help your firm navigate these regulations’ impact on your business. Both reports are available exclusively for SIA members; your firm’s SIA membership gives you access.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship
Five young security professionals will be awarded $3,000 scholarships to use toward continuing education and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected five recipients for the 2020 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community of young security professionals that supports the education and career development goals…
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