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SIA Names James Marcella of Axis Communications as New Education Chair
ISC West 2016 education conference to begin Tuesday, April 5, in Las Vegas Las Vegas, NEV. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed James Marcella, director of technical services forAxis Communications Inc., as the new chair of its Education and Training Committee. In this new role, Mr. Marcella will advise and guide SIA’s education…
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SIA Supports Alarm Companies in Maryland Legislative Debate
H.B. 439 to exempt fire alarm systems from home improvement requirements Annapolis, MD. — Joe Hoellerer, an SIA manager of government relations, testified before the Maryland Senate Finance Committee on March 30 in support of an amendment to protect fire alarm companies from unnecessary regulation. Under proposed legislation H.B. 439, Maryland residents would receive an…
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Beginner’s Guide to Product and System Hardening
From the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board The SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board recommends a few basic safeguards to help protect security products, systems and services against cyber attack. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Cybersecurity processes and technologies are constantly evolving along with the threats; the following can serve as the beginning for a…
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SIA to Offer Certified Security Project Management Exam at ISC West
Attendees at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas can take advantage of this special opportunity on Wednesday, April 6, to earn a credential while attending the expo. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) exam during ISC West 2016…
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SIA Confirms Identity Management Pioneer Michael Butler as a Keynote Speaker for 2016 SIA Government Summit
2016 SIA Government Summit brings together public and private sector to assess developments on policy issues including identity management, transportation security, video surveillance, Internet of Things, and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today confirmed Michael Butler, Principal Deputy Director at Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) for the U.S. Department of…
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SIA Hosts Successful School Security Event with New Congressional Caucus
Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., co-chair new Congressional School Safety Caucus. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill Wednesday, bringing together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s…
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SIA to Host Event with Congressional School Safety Caucus
The security industry is ready to work with lawmakers to address the security needs of schools. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a panel discussion, “Challenges and Opportunities to Protect and Ensure Safety for America’s Schools,” in cooperation with the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Wednesday, March 2, from 12-1:30…
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SIA and Mercer County Community College Kick Off Security Systems Degree Program
SIA and Mercer College developed the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and Technologies to train security professionals. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association and Mercer County Community College (N.J.) are proud to announce the launch of the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and…
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SIA Names John Mack of Imperial Capital as 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
SIA Members continue to benefit from the financial expertise and insights of John Mack for activity on Wall Street and in private equity in the security industry. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Mack of Imperial Capital its 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year for his significant contributions…
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SIA Names Peter Michael of SAIC as 2016 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
The SIA effort to refresh AG-01, the Architectural Graphics Standard, was led by the SAIC subject matter expert. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association has named Peter Michael of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as its 2016 Committee Chair of the Year for his significant contributions to the security industry. With this award,…
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