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SIA Sends Letter of Opposition to Michigan SB1291 and 1292
Legislation circumvents laws on background checks Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed its opposition to legislation that circumvents the current law in the State of Michigan by weakening background checks on security system installers in that state. In a letter to Michigan Statehouse leadership, SIA’s membership strongly urged defeat of…
Keep Reading »SIA Securing New Ground Conference Postponed
SIA Security Week events postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that the Securing New Ground Conference, which was scheduled for Nov. 1 and 2 in New York City, has been postponed as a result of Hurricane Sandy. The Security 500 conference, which was scheduled…
Keep Reading »SIA, ESA and CSAA Launch New Security Industry Job Board
Security Industry Recruiting Center answers need for qualified employees Silver Spring, MD – One of the greatest challenges facing the security industry today is the shortage of qualified labor. While there may be many young men and women seeking jobs, a great majority of these potential employees are unaware of what the security industry has…
Keep Reading »98% of SIA Members Would Recommend the Association to a Colleague
Strong member retention numbers reflect SIA’s dedication to the industry Silver Spring, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud of the loyalty shown by its members, as demonstrated in the most recent survey to assess the needs of members and measure their satisfaction levels with its benefits and services. When asked if they…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Releases SIA OSDP Protocol
Protocol allows devices to work together SILVER SPRING, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the release of version 2.1.5 of the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) specification. The SIA OSDP is a communication protocol that allows devices, such as card readers, control panels or other security management systems to work together.…
Keep Reading »Securing New Ground™ Conference Brings Investors and Industry Together
Registration is free to qualified first-time investor attendees SILVER SPRING, MD – The 17th annual Securing New Ground™ Conference, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) Executive Conference, is a unique forum where leading investors and executives from the security industry come together for a one-of-a-kind networking and educational experience. The conference, which is being held Nov. 1-2 at…
Keep Reading »Albuquerque Association, Police to Receive IACP-SIA Award
Shanahan Award Recognizes Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation SILVER SPRING, MD — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) have announced that the Albuquerque Police Department and the Albuquerque Retail Assets Protection Association (ARAPA) are being awarded the IACP’s Michael Shanahan Award for Excellence in Public-Private Cooperation. The award,…
Keep Reading »Rep. Peter King to be Honored with Morrone Award at 2012 SIA Security Week Gala
Award recognizes contributions to the fight against terrorism Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today that Rep. Peter King (R-NY), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, will be honored with the Fred V. Morrone 9/11 Memorial Award at the SIA Security Week Gala on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at the Lighthouse at…
Keep Reading »Securing New Ground Executive Conference Nov. 1-2 at Conrad Hotel NYC
Growth Strategies session provides insight into industry trends, research and business strategy SILVER SPRING, MD –Securing New Ground™, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Conference, will be held Nov. 1-2 at the Conrad Hotel in New York. The conference includes high-impact sessions such as “Growth Strategies – It’s a Matter of Survival!” where savvy business leaders take…
Keep Reading »SIA Submits Comments on FIPS 201-2
Draft Still Needs Tuning for High Security and Physical Access Systems Interoperability SILVER SPRING, MD — Today, the Security Industry Association (SIA) submitted important new comments to NIST regarding the revised draft of FIPS 201-2, the standard for Personal Identity Verification (PIV). SIAs PIV Working Group contributed comments and proposed improvements to make the PIV card more…
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