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ISC West Announces Dynamic Lineup of Keynote Speakers
The 2024 Keynote Series will highlight topics from across the security industry including current threats and solutions, security in major league sports and emerging tech. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), announced this year’s dynamic trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC…
Keep Reading »Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Security Technician of the Year Awards
DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has proudly announced the winners of the inaugural Security Technician of the Year Awards. This new initiative underscores the indispensable role that security technicians play within the industry. Security technicians form the backbone of the security industry. These essential employees are on the front lines, ensuring the meticulous…
Keep Reading »ISC East to Offer Expansive Slate of Keynote Speakers, Educational Programming and More at Flagship Conference
NORWALK, Conn. — ISC East, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, is proud to present an expansive slate of keynote speakers and educational programming at this year’s conference. ISC East attendees are…
Keep Reading »Security Products Exemption in California Right to Repair Legislation a Key Trend Nationally
Updated Oct. 10, 2023 SILVER SPRING, Md. – Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, and signature by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10, 2023, California has become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic…
Keep Reading »Podcast Premiere! The Business Case for DE&I
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is thrilled to present the inaugural episode of the Security Matters Podcast, where we delve deep into topics that are shaping the modern business landscape. In this eye-opening premiere, we’re excited to explore “The Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).” In this episode, featuring Lori Hudnall, director of…
Keep Reading »Foundation for Advancing Security Talent and Partner Organizations Launch Comprehensive Security Industry Compensation Study, Seeking Industry Participation
Presented by FAST and bringing together SIA, ESA, PSA and SSI, the 2023 study will provide the security industry with the data it needs to effectively recruit and hire talent. DALLAS, Texas – Recognizing the security industry’s need for current and comprehensive compensation data, leading organizations have partnered to present the 2023 Security Industry Compensation…
Keep Reading »Ambassadors Wanted! Announcing the SIA Women in Security Forum Ambassador Program
WISF ambassadors will actively support local engagement with SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) is recruiting 10 volunteers to kick off the WISF Ambassador Program. Ambassador recruitment starts now for the launch announcement during ISC East 2023 in New York City. Strategically located across the United States, WISF Ambassadors…
Keep Reading »Black Hat 2023 Session Underscores Importance of Implementing OSDP Properly
Research from Bishop Fox identifies possible OSDP implementation vulnerabilities and provides insightful recommendations to better secure OSDP devices in the field In early 2023, Bishop Fox disclosed to SIA several weaknesses in an OSDP implementation. Members of the OSDP Technical Subcommittee met with senior security engineer Dan Petro to review in depth the vulnerabilities along…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: Charles Darsch, Director, Corporate Relations, System Sensor
Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry are mourning the recent loss of Charles Darsch, longtime director of corporate relations at System Sensor, who passed away on July 2, 2023, at the age of 92 with his family by his side. Darsch, an active participant in SIA for many years, proudly served in…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Forms Counter-UAS Working Group
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established a Counter-UAS Working Group, which held its initial meeting during ISC West 2023. The group is chaired by Bill Edwards, president of federal and public safety at Building Intelligence, Inc. Event venues are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory…
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