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SIA Women in Security Forum 2025 Study: Women Find Purpose in Security Careers—but Persistent Barriers Remain
A new study by BEYOND Insights, in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum, reveals that women in the physical security industry are proud of their work and see their careers as meaningful, but still face structural and cultural barriers that limit advancement and retention. The 2025 Women in Security Career…
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month Videos From SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month! As the month concludes, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB) is spotlighting the urgent challenges reshaping the security landscape—from artificial intelligence-driven threats and ransomware to the emerging implications of quantum computing. Check out these five new videos to learn tips from SIA and our CAB member experts! Cameron…
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SIA Women in Security Forum Launches Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity
WISF Kicks Off the Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge, Encouraging the Security Industry and Beyond to Overcome Hunger in America This Holiday Season SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has officially launched the sixth annual CAN DO Challenge, a charitable initiative running Oct. 13 through Dec. 2, 2025, designed to unite the security industry…
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SIA Issues Clarification Request to Washington Examiner to Correct Misleading Statements
Let’s be crystal clear. The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC’s) commitment to exploring alternatives to GPS and the necessity of establishing a reliable backup PNT system. We have pointed out in numerous filings the public record shows there are a wide variety of PNT alternative technologies that, unlike NextNav’s…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners
DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our…
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New York City Leaders Take the Stage at ISC East 2025
The ISC East keynote speakers, along with the ASIS International NYC Person of the Year honoree, have been named. NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS International NYC Chapter, will feature an impressive lineup of New York City leaders in its 2025 Keynote Series and…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbaugh to the FAST Board of Directors
Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean joins 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 Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of…
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Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing
SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear…
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New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption
A new technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more. SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks…
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SIA Releases Open-Source Library for ANSI/SIA DC-09 Implementation
🚨The Security Industry Association (SIA) Intrusion Subcommittee is excited to share the release of a Java-based open source library for the ANSI/SIA DC-09 protocol—the trusted standard for secure IP-based communication between intrusion systems and monitoring centers. 🔗 Explore it on GitHub This initiative gives developers and solution providers direct access to a robust foundation for…
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