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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),…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »Speaking Proposals Open for SIA’s State of Industry Standards Webinar
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee is seeking speakers and presentations for its next State of Industry Standards webinar, which will take place in mid- to late February 2026. During this webinar, we will outline the key priorities for the upcoming year and explore future initiatives aimed at advancing and enhancing security industry standards.…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »Video: Why Physical Security Solutions Are the Ultimate Tool in Proptech
New video featuring the Security Industry Association (SIA) Built Environment Advisory Board! SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board chair, Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics, sat down with The Access Control Collective’s Lee Odess for a wide-ranging conversation about how physical security is becoming the ultimate tool for creating value in proptech and commercial real estate. Inside…
Keep Reading »Registration for ISC West 2026 Now Open
Experience the nation’s leading converged security event, expansive education program, 750+ exhibitors and exclusive opportunities to network and engage with the entire security ecosystem. NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026 has opened registration with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), taking place March 23–27 (SIA Education@ISC: March 23–26 | Exhibit Hall: March 25 – 27) at The Venetian…
Keep Reading »Video: Here’s One Way That Conversational AI Is Coming to Security
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the latest in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, experts delve into conversational artificial intelligence and the security…
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