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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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ISC West 2025 Concludes, Setting the Stage for the Future of Security

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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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SIA Statement on Trump Tariff Announcement

The Trump administration’s announced tariff policies will require careful review and analysis to understand the impact on Security Industry Association (SIA) members, their partners, public safety and the protection of critical infrastructure.  While leveraging tariffs to achieve parity with unfair trade practices from other nations is understandable, tariff wars are very difficult to deescalate and have…

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SIA Statement on FCC Proceeding on GPS Alternatives

The Security Industry Association commends the Federal Communications Commission’s commitment to protecting America’s economic and national security and exploring alternatives to GPS. But it is critical to recognize the essential value of security and life-saving technologies to protect homes, small businesses and critical infrastructure. While there is a wide array of PNT alternative technologies that…

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