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Security Industry Association Announces 2026 “Essentials 4 Job Security” Giveback Initiative
Before and during ISC West, the SIA Women in Security Forum community asks the security industry to give back in support of Dress for Success Southern Nevada. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has kicked off the sixth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, a program coinciding with…
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Securing Multi-Tenant Properties: Key Insights From SIA’s Latest Symposium
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently hosted a comprehensive Vertical Insights symposium on multi-tenant security, bringing together industry experts to discuss the evolving challenges and solutions for protecting apartments, condominiums, student housing and other multi-tenant facilities. The event featured three compelling presentations that addressed everything from modern intercom systems to crime prevention through environmental design…
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Implementing OSDP Access Control? Follow This Simple Checklist
13 tips for consistently implementing access control solutions that follow the SIA OSDP standard Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) is the leading communication standard for modern access control systems. Developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA), OSDP delivers stronger cybersecurity, improved interoperability and easier device management than legacy interfaces such as Wiegand. The benefits of OSDP…
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ISC West 2026 Unveils Keynote Speakers and AI-Powered Learning Platform
Top leaders from LexisNexis, Salesforce, CIA and more will spotlight the evolving role of trust and identity in the connected world. New AI learning platform enriches attendees’ experience with real-time translations, summaries and personalized session recommendations. NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026, hosted March 23 to March 27 in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announces…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Eight New Members to the FAST Board of Directors
Eight security industry leaders join 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 eight new members to the FAST Board of Directors—an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA),…
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Counter-UAS Systems: Navigating Legal, Regulatory and Practical Challenges on Both Sides of the Atlantic
The drone threat has evolved from hypothetical concern to urgent reality. In a recent joint webinar co-hosted by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS), industry leaders and policy experts gathered to discuss the mounting challenges of uncrewed aircraft systems and the critical gaps in current defense capabilities. FULL…
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How Public-Private Partnerships Are Improving Retail Security in 2025
The retail security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by sophisticated organized retail crime, emerging technologies and innovative collaboration models. SIA’s recent Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium brought together industry experts, technology providers and law enforcement leaders. Video: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here are some of the top takeaways on how law…
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Security LeadHER Opens Call for Speakers and Registration for 2026 Event
The 2026 Security LeadHER event, hosted by SIA and ASIS and created to advance, connect and empower women in security, will gather hundreds of industry leaders June 15–16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA)—the leading membership associations for the security industry—have announced details for the…
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Video: Why Audio…for Security?
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee thinks that adding audio to your security solutions suite gets you more insights and actionable intelligence. But don’t let us tell you. Let them tell you why! In this video, subcommittee members Derek van der Vorst, Spencer Himelberger, Arturo Falk, Cameron Javdani, Gina M. Sansivero and Dan…
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Retail Security in 2025: Key Tech Integration Insights
The retail security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by sophisticated organized retail crime, emerging technologies and innovative collaboration models. SIA’s recent Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium brought together industry experts, technology providers and law enforcement to discuss how the sector is adapting to these challenges. VIDEO: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here…
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