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SIA Announces Sen. Daniel Coats as Keynote Speaker for SIA Government Summit
As top Republican on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Coats wields significant influence over the policy priorities of the Department of Homeland Security. Silver Spring, Md.—Sen. Daniel Coats, R-Ind., has joined the SIA Government Summit as a keynote speaker, scheduled for at 10:45 a.m. on June 3 at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C.,…
Keep Reading »SIA Announces Dr. Reginald Brothers as Keynote Speaker for SIA Government Summit
Recently confirmed DHS research chief will make one of his first public appearances in his new position at DHS on June 3 at the W Hotel in Washington, D.C. Silver Spring, Md. — Dr. Reginald Brothers, the undersecretary for science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), will make one of his first…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and ISC Events Present Largest Security Trade Show of the Year
ISC West 2014 Sets Attendance Records SILVER SPRING, Md. — ISC West 2014, produced by ISC Events and sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), attracted record attendance this year with more than 26,000 industry professionals attending the three-day exposition, which was held at the Sands Expo Convention Center in Las Vegas April 2-4. Attendees…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Revises Privacy Framework for Security Companies
SIA Privacy Framework provides guidance to companies seeking to ensure they have adequate policies to protect personally identifiable information. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the release of the new SIA Privacy Framework to assist security companies with the development of privacy policies. SIA has updated its framework, first released…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Publishes Study on Business Marketing Effectiveness
Study examines marketing effectiveness of 24 surveillance and 16 access control technology companies, as reported by 1,090 respondents. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the release of a major new study designed to improve the marketing effectiveness of organizations selling products and services into the security market—Business Opportunities in the…
Keep Reading »New Edition of SIA Technology Insights Released
Second edition of ground-breaking publication covers trends in video cameras, access control and authentication methods as well as security solutions for small business, manufacturing standards and more. Silver Spring, Md. — The Winter 2013-14 edition of SIA Technology Insights is now available on the Security Industry Association (SIA) website. SIA Technology Insights provides original, exclusive,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Applauds School Safety Measure in Omnibus Spending Bill
Consolidated spending measure includes new initiative for school safety and security, and SIA looks forward to providing input into guidance. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) supports the inclusion of a new school safety initiative in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (H.R. 3547) cleared by Congress on Thursday and poised for…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Jake Parker as Director of Government Relations
Veteran Hill staffer brings expert knowledge on public policy, federal acquisition Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Jake Parker as its director of government relations, SIA CEO Don Erickson announced today. Parker previously served for more than 12 years in various capacities on Capitol Hill, most recently working as legislative…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Boxer Legislator of the Year
Sen. Barbara Boxer recognized for her tireless dedication to school safety in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) yesterday presented Sen. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., with its award for Legislator of the Year in 2013 for her tireless dedication to school safety. Jake Parker, SIA director…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and County Executives of America Join Forces to Bolster Public Safety and Emergency Management
SIA and CEA pool their expertise in security technologies, local policy making to advocate for enhanced security solutions. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the County Executives of America (CEA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) recently to share resources in support of fostering stronger approaches to public safety and emergency…
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