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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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In Memoriam: Paul Ahern, CEO, Cypress Integration
Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry are mourning the recent loss of Paul Ahern, longtime CEO of Cypress Integration Solutions, who died Jan. 17 at age 66 following a battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. Ahern joined Cypress in 2005 and was named the company’s president in 2007. During his time with…
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SIA New Member Profile: Sitasys
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sitasys, a Swiss company located in Solothurn, provides an innovative alarm management platform, best in class finger-print identification and secure train communication. SIA spoke with Peter Monte, founder and CEO of Sitasys, about the company’s history and offerings, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…
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ONVIF, Security Industry Association Host Joint Webinar to Discuss “State of Standards”
Silver Spring, Maryland – Jan. 18, 2023. ONVIF, the leading global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading association for global security solution providers, will jointly host “The State of the Standards,” a webinar at 10:00-11:00 am EST (15:00-16:00 UTC) on January 26 to discuss the current…
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Registration Open for SIA’s 2023 Training Courses
Take your career to the next level in 2023 with SIA’s top education courses that are designed to strengthen your career credentials and accelerate your professional development. Here is the 2023 lineup of leading security industry training offerings! SIA Courses in February SIAcademy LIVE! Video Surveillance Tuesday, Feb. 21 –Thursday, March 9 │ 3:00-4:00 p.m.…
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