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SIA Announces RISE Scholarship Winners

SIA Awards Scholarship Funds to 10 Rising Young Professionals with SIA RISE Silver Spring, Md.—Ten young professionals employed at SIA member companies were awarded funds from a pool of $30,000 in scholarships, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced today. The 10 individuals successfully applied for the scholarships under the SIA RISE program, a networking group…

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Member Benefit Spotlight: Discounted Pricing on Security Project Management Training Seminars

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As a SIA member, you can enjoy the benefit of discounted pricing on Security Project Management (SPM) Training Seminars produced by the Security Industry Association (SIA) — a savings of $300. SIA members receive a 20 percent discount on private SPM Training Seminars of 8 or more participants. SPM Training Seminars provide security project managers…

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Exploring Drones as Threat or Asset at ISC East

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In January 2015, a federal employee unintentionally crashed a small drone onto the White House lawn in the late hours of the night. The employee, a scientist with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency, avoided charges for the regrettable accident, in which no one was hurt, but the incident shined a light onto the dangers of…

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SIA New Member Profile: Robotic Assistance Devices

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With recent growth in autonomous devices, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has seen an increase in member concerns over artificial intelligence and its capabilities to assist in guiding those devices. Enter Robotic Assistance Devices (RAD), a new SIA Member specializing in exactly that. RAD, based in Laguna Hills, California, is an innovator in the delivery…

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SIA Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Grow Security Talent Pipeline

SIA’s umbrella plan consists of wide-ranging initiatives to assist its members in identifying and hiring qualified personnel. Silver Spring, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) today unveiled a comprehensive plan to assist its members to “Grow the Security Talent Pipeline.” By grouping resources for workforce development under one umbrella plan, SIA intends to augment its…

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SIA and University of Phoenix Announce Inaugural SIA Scholarship Recipients

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Eleven employees of SIA member companies received full-tuition scholarships for a graduate or undergraduate program at the University of Phoenix. SILVER SPRING, Md., and PHOENIX, Ariz. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), the nonprofit association representing global security companies, and University of Phoenix have awarded full-tuition scholarships to 11 full-time employees from SIA member companies.…

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How Hackers Attack Physical Access Control Systems

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As physical access control system (PACS) technologies continue to advance, so do attackers. While card cloning can be effective, entry isn’t always gained with this method alone. Attackers are beginning to move beyond the card to the technology that supports it. At ISC West on April 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Valerie Thomas, Executive Security Consultant…

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Can Your Security System Be Used Against You?

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As of 2015, nearly 300 million IP cameras have been installed around the world. Many of these cameras have been installed with default usernames and passwords and can be accessed from anywhere in the world. For years, the question has been: How secure is the video that a system produces? But, that question is changing.…

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