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SIA Statement on the Conflict in Ukraine
As an organization that stands firmly behind the importance of integrity and respect for human life, the Security Industry Association (SIA) stands in support of the Ukrainian community and supports the U.S. government’s actions taken as a response to Russia’s incursion in the Ukraine that is in direct conflict with international law. We fully support…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2022 Board of Directors Nominations
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended five individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors for an initial two-year term, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West. The Advance 2022 will be held on Tuesday, March 22, from 10:30…
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Six Ways You Can Engage With SIA at ISC East
Make the most of your ISC East experience with the Security Industry Association (SIA)! Stop by our booth or join us at an upcoming event during the Northeast’s largest security industry event taking place Nov. 17-18 at New York City’s Javits Center. We hope to see you there! Nov. 17-18: SIA Education@ISC East SIA Education@ISC…
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New Course: Learn How to Apply for and Win Grants for Security Projects
This fall, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched the first-ever industry training program designed to help security businesses take advantage of government funding opportunities. Being able to navigate the federal grants landscape is an opportunity for your company to provide added value to your customers, and SIA’s new Grants Training Course will help you…
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SIA to Convene Cyber Town Hall Meeting for Members and the Industry
SIA Encourages Members to Strengthen Cybersecurity Posture During Cybersecurity Awareness Month The Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) capstone of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2021 will occur Thursday, Oct. 28, when the Cybersecurity Advisory Board convenes SIA’s first Cybersecurity Town Hall Meeting. During this event, which will take place during Securing New Ground (SNG), join us for an open, honest…
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12 Ways to Get More Value From Your SIA Membership This Fall
Hey SIA members! Here are the top 12 things you need to know about our latest activities and offerings, upcoming events and opportunities and more. To help the industry recover from the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced an extension of its free job listings for Electronic Security Association (ESA)…
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Security Industry Association Opposes Reintroduction of Facial Recognition & Biometric Technology Moratorium Act
The legislation would impose an unnecessary blanket ban and prevent government from leveraging the proven benefits of biometric and related image analytics. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading trade association representing security solutions providers – has announced its strong opposition to the Facial Recognition and Biometric Technology Moratorium Act, originally…
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Security Industry Association Applauds Senate Passage and Prioritization of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
The bipartisan bill promotes U.S. leadership in technological advancements, including biometrics, artificial intelligence and robotics. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for its passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260), which significantly increases investment in research and development, education and training, supply chain security and the…
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Baltimore City Council Votes to Approve Extreme Ban on Facial Recognition
SILVER SPRING, Md. – On June 8, the Baltimore City Council voted 13-2 to approve what would be the most extreme ban by a local jurisdiction on personal and business applications of facial recognition technology. While the Security Industry Association (SIA) supports a related measure introduced in the Council today to establish a task force…
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SIA Supports Ethical Uses of Security Technology
The Security Industry Association has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the responsible and ethical uses of security technology. In July 2020, SIA implemented its Code of Ethics and required all new and renewing members to affirm that they will abide by the provisions of the code. SIA regards the code as a baseline for ethical…
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