SIA Announcing New Chair of Counter-UAS Working Group: Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions
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Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen of D-Fend Solutions as Chair of SIA Counter-UAS Working Group

Feddersen will lead the group’s efforts in support of accomplishing the recommendations of the Domestic Counter-UAS National Action Plan. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Brett Feddersen – vice president of strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions – as chair of the SIA Counter-UAS Working Group. Today, many facilities are limited…

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SIA New Member Profile: Secure Direction Consulting

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Secure Direction Consulting offers expert independent security consulting. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. SIA spoke with Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CSC, board-certified security consultant and principal and lead consultant for Secure Direction Consulting (as well as the president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)),…

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IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in September 2024

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Integrated Protection Services, Keystone Security & Technologies, MatrixSpace, Netflix, POWER Engineers, Safe and Sound Security Systems,…

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SIA New Member Profile: Virtual Guarding

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Virtual Guarding provides a modern physical security platform by integrating video surveillance, access control and sensor technology with the human intelligence of licensed security officers. The company is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York, with virtual guard operators stationed remotely throughout the United States, and supports global clients on…

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SIA New Member Profile: ColorID

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ColorID provides high-quality identification solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of its security partners. The company is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina, serving clients across North America and globally. SIA spoke with Danny Smith, owner of ColorID, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell…

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SIA New Member Profile: Velasea

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Velasea specializes in custom-built hardware solutions for video surveillance, edge computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digital signage and broadcast applications. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with a global business presence in Canada, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. SIA spoke with Tom Larson, president of…

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SPARC Discussion of Artificial Intelligence Impact

SIA’s Security Practitioners Advancing Real Conversations group discussed AI uses and benchmarking during a July 2024 meeting. This summary provides insights into how leading end users are leveraging this technology. In the discussion, members of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Security Practitioners Advancing Real Conversations (SPARC) group explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in…

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SIA New Member Profile: LiveU

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member LiveU provides mission-critical, real-time video solutions for public safety. The company has its U.S. headquarters in Hackensack, New Jersey, along with regional offices and presence in 20+ countries. SIA spoke with LiveU Business Development Director of Public Safety Joseph Yaker about the company, the security industry and working with…

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