SIA is on the forefront of advocacy in front of government agencies on behalf of the security industry as the association also works to facilitate government purchases of security products and services. Moreover, SIA formed a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Science & Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security to remain on the cutting edge of developments.

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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Speakers for 2026 SIA GovSummit

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Speaking proposals are being accepted for SIA’s public policy and government security conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be held May 20–21 in Washington, D.C.  Each…

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What’s New in GSA Contracting in 2025: Insights From SIA GovSummit

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Experts from GSA Schedules Inc. and Commodore Consulting shared the latest on the GSA Federal Acquisition Regulation Multiple Award Schedule program, the impact of tariffs and legislative developments and more at SIA GovSummit. Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA GovSummit 2025 – the nation’s premier government security conference, presented by…

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New Law Enhances Federal Building Security: Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 Passes Congress

As of Dec. 10, 2024, Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (IFBSA) has passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is on its way to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bipartisan legislation mandates that facility security committees respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal…

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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Speakers for 2025 SIA GovSummit Conference

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Speaking proposals are being accepted for SIA’s public policy and government security conference, taking place May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the 2025 SIA GovSummit – SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2025 will be held…

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What Security Companies Need to Know About the New OMB Guidance on Use of AI by Federal Agencies

On March 28, 2024, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued the final version of its memorandum (M-24-10) instructing  federal agencies regarding implementation of the Biden administration’s Executive Order on the Safe, Secure and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Under M-24-20, agencies are instructed to designate chief AI officers…

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How to Work With DHS S&T: 8 Programs Security Vendors Need to Know About

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From product prize competitions to innovation funding for advanced technologies, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate has opportunities for security vendors. Is your company looking for ways to engage with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to advance innovations? This topic was at the forefront of discussion during a session…

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GSA Contracting: What’s Changed and What’s New for 2024

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New video taken live from the 2024 SIA GovSummit conference! In this message, Lynn de Séve, president of GSA Schedules Inc. and procurement policy chair on SIA’s Government Relations Committee, gives a midyear update on what’s new and what has changed at the GSA related to procurement. Hear important policy updates, technical considerations and other…

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