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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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Registration Opens for ISC East 2025
The Northeast’s leading security and public safety event returns to NYC Nov. 18–20 NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East opened registration today with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter. The event will be held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20 (SIA Education@ISC:…
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Participate in SIA’s New Survey on Career Perceptions
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is conducting a survey of security professionals to measure their career perceptions, attitudes and satisfaction. The findings will be used to help SIA identify what is going well in the industry, what needs improvement and where resources should be focused to attract and retain more talent. Please take a few…
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SIA Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Responsible and Ethical Uses of Security Technology
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the responsible and ethical uses of security technology. In July 2020, SIA implemented its Membership Code of Ethics and required all new and renewing members to affirm that they will abide by the provisions of the code. Violations can, at the discretion of the…
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ISC West 2025 Concludes, Setting the Stage for the Future of Security
Event photos and recap videos are available here NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West 2025, organized by RX and in collaboration with the Security Industry Association, concluded at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas last week. The nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security event attracted nearly 29,000 industry professionals and left a lasting impression on the…
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