Learning & Development
Formal Degree Preps Next Generation of Security Professionals
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has teamed up with Mercer County Community College in New Jersey to offer the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems Technology. The degree program is one of the very few ways that students can gain experience in the security industry through a formal education program, and many security…
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SIA Opens Registration for Complimentary Events at ISC West 2018
Las Vegas, Nevada—More than 30,000 security professionals will gather for ISC West, sponsored exclusively by the Security Industry Association (SIA), in Las Vegas on April 10-13. While attending ISC West at Sands Expo, conferees will visit more than 1,000 exhibitors and participate in roughly 80 sessions produced by SIA Education@ISC. SIA also will host a…
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Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Our Bad Habits
SIA Education@ISC West will provide conferees with more than 70 sessions of valuable information on important topics in the security industry at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas on April 10-12. Jerry Bowman, RCDD, RTPM, CISSP, CPP, CDCDP, President of Square Mile Systems LLC, will present one such session, Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Our Bad…
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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
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
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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Scholarship Money for Young Professionals
Hey, Young Security Professionals! Hello, SIA RISE! What if I said I had “free money” available for you? Well, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has a scholarship opportunity that will provide you with funds for professional development. All you have to do is apply for your share of a pool of $30,000 in scholarships! As…
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SIA New Member Profile: Robotic Assistance Devices
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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Why You Should Get the CSPM Designation
The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam at SIA offices on Dec. 5. But why is this exam so important to you and your team? The CSPM certification exam tests a candidate’s mastery of the most critical proficiencies required for a security…
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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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