Denis Hebert
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Security Industry Association Announces Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship Opportunity

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$10,000 in scholarship awards available to help in reaching professional development goals SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the new Denis R. Hebert Identity Management Scholarship. Each year, this program will offer two $5,000 scholarships for security professionals specializing in the field of identity management. The scholarship…

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Pat Comunale
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Security Industry Veteran Pat Comunale to Receive 2018 George R. Lippert Memorial Award

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Former Security Industry Association Board Member Recognized With High Honor for Service and Leadership in the Industry SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Pat Comunale, a longtime contributor to the security industry and former president of global security solutions at Anixter, as the 2018 recipient of the George R. Lippert…

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New Security Industry Association Report Examines Opportunities in the Robotic Security Market

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White paper produced exclusively for SIA members highlights how modern robotics can extend the capabilities of human security officers SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new report for SIA members examining the opportunities, benefits and reasons for growth presented by the robotic security market. Market Spotlight: Extending the Capabilities…

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Erica McBride-Rapp
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Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Erica McBride-Rapp of Allegion

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Read our interview with McBride-Rapp, a 2017 winner of the RISE scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic programs.…

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Update on Video Surveillance Procurement Provisions in 2019 Defense Bill (Sec. 889)

This update follows a July 2018 communication to SIA members on a provision under consideration as part of the annual defense bill (National Defense Authorization Act, “NDAA”) that would restrict federal procurement of products and services involving video surveillance, telecommunications and radio communications equipment produced by certain Chinese firms.

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Josh Taft-Sheeran, Northland Controls

SIA RISE Profile: Josh Taft-Sheeran of Northland Controls

Read our interview with Josh Taft-Sheeran of Northland Controls, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Are you a young security professional under 40? Join SIA’s RISE program. We’re a group of up-and-comers in the security industry trying to help each other grow our careers, expand industry knowledge, further…

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