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SIA to Recognize Outstanding Leaders at Tyco with SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year Award
Award recognizes contributions of Tyco team to security advocacy in government relations SILVER SPRING, MD. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to recognize staff at Tyco, with U.S. headquarters in Princeton, N.J., for their excellent work as the 2016 SIA Policy Leadership Team of the Year. The Tyco leaders include Art Jones, Craig…
Keep Reading »SIA to Honor Anthony Incorvati of Axis Communications with Statesman Award at SIA Government Summit
The Statesman Award, presented in conjunction with the SIA Government Summit, represents outstanding contributions to advocating for the security industry before government decision makers. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor Anthony Incorvati, manager of business development for critical infrastructure and transportation at Axis Communications, with the SIA Statesman Award during…
Keep Reading »2016 SIA Government Summit Unveils Agenda
Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on national security topics ranging from drones to transportation security to identity management over the course of the conference, to be held June 15-17, 2016, at…
Keep Reading »Rep. Dan Donovan Joins the 2016 SIA Government Summit
Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., is the newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, as a featured speaker…
Keep Reading »Senator Jeff Sessions to Deliver Keynote Address at 2016 SIA Government Summit
SIA Government Summit 2016 brings together public and private sector leaders to assess the most pressing public policy challenges facing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Sen. Jeff Sessions, R.-Ala., as the featured keynote speaker for the 2016 SIA Government Summit. The 2016 SIA Government Summit will…
Keep Reading »SIA Applauds Senate Commerce Passage of DIGIT Act
The bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to convene a governmental working group to address the federal government’s role in the proliferation of the Internet of Things. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed unanimous approval by the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday of S. 2607, the Developing Innovation and Growing Internet…
Keep Reading »SIA Confirms Identity Management Pioneer Michael Butler as a Keynote Speaker for 2016 SIA Government Summit
2016 SIA Government Summit brings together public and private sector to assess developments on policy issues including identity management, transportation security, video surveillance, Internet of Things, and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today confirmed Michael Butler, Principal Deputy Director at Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) for the U.S. Department of…
Keep Reading »SIA Hosts Successful School Security Event with New Congressional Caucus
Reps. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., and Susan Brooks, R-Ind., co-chair new Congressional School Safety Caucus. WASHINGTON D.C. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) hosted the debut event of the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Capitol Hill Wednesday, bringing together the co-chairs of the caucus with private- and public-sector experts to assess strategy for securing our nation’s…
Keep Reading »SIA to Host Event with Congressional School Safety Caucus
The security industry is ready to work with lawmakers to address the security needs of schools. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host a panel discussion, “Challenges and Opportunities to Protect and Ensure Safety for America’s Schools,” in cooperation with the Congressional School Safety Caucus on Wednesday, March 2, from 12-1:30…
Keep Reading »SIA Government Relations Chair Calls for Stronger Airport Credentials in Congressional Testimony
Kathleen Carroll explores recommendations for biometrics adoption and federated model for security credentials. Washington, D.C. — Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform…
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