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2018 SIA Policy Priorities
Learn about SIA’s policy priorities in the areas of airport security, cybersecurity, fair and open trade, school safety, aerial drones and more.
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UAS FAQ for the Security Industry
SIA is pleased to unveil its UAS FAQ for the Security Industry to assist security providers and practitioners in comprehending the unmanned aerial system (UAS) regulatory landscape prior to procuring and operating aerial drones for commercial security purposes. The fact sheet covers general regulatory requirements for UAS operations, counter-UAS rules and potential legal action, pilot certification requirements and UAS waiver authorization for certain UAS operations.
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Security Industry Association Announces Secure Schools Roundtable at GovSummit 2018
Government, Education Groups and Private-Sector Experts Will Discuss School Safety Best Practices, Funding and Coordination SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that its upcoming GovSummit will feature an expanded, half-day format for the popular Secure Schools Roundtable on Thursday, June 28. This session will be held in cooperation with the…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2018 Legislator of the Year and Statesman Award Winners
Sens. Orrin Hatch, John Thune and Gary Peters, Reps. Dan Donovan and John Rutherford and Security Industry Veteran Rob Reiter Will Be Honored at SIA GovSummit SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the recipients of its Legislator of the Year and Statesman Awards for 2018. The awardees will be honored…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speakers for GovSummit 2018
Christopher Krebs and Soraya Correa of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Give Remarks at Event Connecting Government, Security and Technology SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. Christopher Krebs, undersecretary (nominee) for the U.S. Department…
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SIA Commends Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security on Botnet Report
Report follows Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure SILVER SPRING, Md. – On May 30, 2018, the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security released an action-oriented report on how the private sector and government can collaborate to mitigate against the threat of botnets and automated distributed attacks. The…
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Letter of Support for the Preventing Emerging Threats Act
On June 6, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for S. 2836, the Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018, which grants new authorities to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice to administer a counter unmanned aerial systems program to protect certain assets and perform critical missions.
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Letter of Support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act
On May 22, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the FUTURE of Artificial Intelligence Act of 2017, which directs the U.S. Department of Commerce to establish the Federal Advisory Committee on the Development and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence.
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Letter of Support for Secure Airport Public Spaces Act
On May 16, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, which will help address critical security needs at our nation’s airports.
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Letter of Support for Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627)
On Jan. 31, 2018, the Security Industry Association (SIA) expressed strong support for the Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, which would assist our communities in addressing this evolving threat.
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