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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 »Video: Visitor Management 101 With Sharry’s Kevin Wilhelm
In this video, SIA Proptech Advisory Board member Kevin Wilhelm discusses visitor management and the balance between security and the guest experience. New video from SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board! In this overview from Proptech Advisory Board member Kevin Wilhelm, country manager at Sharry, explore how to look at managing visitors from a customer experience and…
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…
Keep Reading »Volunteers Wanted: Help SIA Develop New Architectural Graphics Standard
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Architectural Graphics Working Group invites interested volunteers to participate in the development of a fully updated version of the SIA AG-01 standard. AG-01, which has been reaffirmed by the American National Standards Institute and approved as a SIA standard, is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended for use…
Keep Reading »First in the Nation New York Right to Repair Law Appropriately Exempts Security Devices and Alarm Systems
SILVER SPRING, Md. – On March 3, 2023, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law a measure finalizing the Digital Fair Repair Act, which will go into effect on July 1. Hochul first approved the bill in December after reaching an agreement with the bill sponsors to make key clarifications and changes through a…
Keep Reading »Calls to End Biometrics for Air Traveler Verification Are Misguided, Put Americans at Risk
In a recent letter to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), several U.S. senators have called for ending the successful and popular use of facial recognition technology for traveler verification at TSA screening checkpoints. Unfortunately, the senators’ demand is based on mischaracterizations despite visible information provided by TSA on how the technology is used. It’s always…
Keep Reading »Black History Month Spotlight on SIA Staff
This month, we celebrate SIA’s team members, who help make the association great and serve you, our members. February is Black History Month, and to celebrate, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is highlighting four members of our team, their valuable contributions to SIA and how they work to serve our membership. Get to know team…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2023 Board of Directors Nominations
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended seven 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, and approved by the SIA Board of Directors on March 28. The 2023…
Keep Reading »ASIS International and Security Industry Association Partner to Advance Opportunities to Advance, Connect and Empower Women in Security
Security LeadHER event set for June 12-13, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading membership associations for the security industry, have announced a partnership to launch a new event designed to showcase women in security. The event, titled Security LeadHER, will be held…
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