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Global Security Industry Statement on Cybersecurity Threats
As representatives of the security practitioners and security solutions providers responsible for protecting people and assets around the globe, our organizations have long championed and promoted robust cyber readiness education and adherence to international cybersecurity standards. We share a unified vision to continuously strengthen cyber readiness practices by all stakeholders within the security ecosystem. It is…
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SIA Supports EAGLES Act School Violence Prevention Bill
On Feb. 23, Congress introduced S. 495, the EAGLES Act of 2021, a safe school initiative with bipartisan support named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot. The EAGLES Act would establish a national program on targeted school violence prevention and provide additional resources to expand research and training on a national scale. The…
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Women’s History Spotlight on Marie Van Brittan Brown
Do you know the origin story of residential security? A great place to start is with Marie Van Brittan Brown, the inventor of the first modern home security system. In 1966, Brown was a 43-year-old woman living in New York City and working long hours as a nurse; her husband, Albert, was also away many…
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SIA’s Commitment to Data Privacy
On Data Privacy Day 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices in the converged security technology sector. SIA in 2017 created the Data Privacy Advisory Board, and during the past four years, that panel has raised awareness of this critical issue through webinars, white papers, conference presentations,…
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What’s New With CSPM
In 2020, SIA began the process of updating its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification program. This highly respected certification program is the only credential that addresses the unique demands of a security project manager and can move your career forward and propel your business. SIA’s education team, in partnership with Meazure Learning, assembled a team of…
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Get to Know the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board
As SIA launches the Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) this month following the addition of Identification Technology Association members (see press release from December 2020), and as we launch our call for volunteers to join this new advisory board, we wanted to first highlight a few of the members who have committed to…
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A Message From SIA & ASIS International
A Statement Following the Events of Jan. 6, 2021 The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International have always believed that the safety and security of people and property is a necessity not only in America, but across the globe. The events of Jan. 6 only strengthen our resolve to provide our members and community with…
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Beware the List Scams
How SIA works to combat the unscrupulous selling of association and event mailing lists In recent years, we have seen an increase in the prevalence of scams and the fraudulent business practice of selling falsified or stolen mailing lists. In this type of scam, an individual may receive an email request to purchase the mailing…
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Introducing the SIA Women in Security Forum Speakers Bureau
List yourself as a speaker or use the Speakers Bureau to request a speaker and help us bring more diversity to industry events and educational programs. It’s always been the mission of the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) to cultivate the leadership of women for a more inclusive and diverse industry, and now the…
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SIA Seeks Member Opinions About Fever Detection Systems
In response to the Covid-19 global pandemic, the security industry has sought to provide customers with solutions to assist with responsible recovery and reopening. Recently, however, it has become increasingly clear that there have been some products introduced during this time that are missing the mark when it comes to enhancing public safety. Specifically, there…
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