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SIA New Member Profile: CNL Software
CNL Software, Ashburn, Virginia, is a global provider of physical security information management (PSIM) software, designed for complete integrated situation management. A new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the company has deployed its IPSecurityCenter™ technology to secure major cities, critical infrastructure and global commerce. SIA chatted with Mike Mostow, CNL Software General Manager-Americas,…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Benefit Spotlight: Call for Webinar Proposals
Ready to position your company as an industry thought leader? If so, we invite you to contribute to our Call for Webinar Proposals. Exclusive to members, the Security Industry Association (SIA) delivers webinars and interactive briefings on emerging trends and industry best practices within a wide range of security topics appealing to manufacturers, specifiers, integrators,…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Guidepost Solutions LLC
Guidepost Solutions LLC, headquartered in New York City, is a global team of investigators, security and technology consultants, and compliance and monitoring experts who provide security, investigative, compliance and monitoring leadership for clients. The company is also a new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA)! SIA caught up with Christopher Grniet, Regional Vice President,…
Keep Reading »Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through IT Apprenticeship Programs
As the security marketplace evolves, the industry should embrace hands-on workforce development partnerships between government and industry that will address the current skills shortage. These practical learning opportunities for students will be made possible through the enactment of the “CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act” sponsored by U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton,…
Keep Reading »SIA Launches Autonomous Security Robots Working Group
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is taking a leading role in the adoption of one of the key emerging technologies in the security space with its creation of the Autonomous Security Robots Working Group. The group will bring together members of the security industry, end users, technology experts and other interested parties to promote best…
Keep Reading »Member Benefit Spotlight: Complimentary Office Space for Your Meetings
Traveling to the Washington, D.C., area and in need of meeting space? SIA members can take advantage of our complimentary training room facility and board room at SIA’s headquarters. Our convenient location offers everything you need. All our meeting rooms offer free Wi-Fi, conference-ready phone systems, power for laptops, hard-wired ethernet (upon request), on-site tech…
Keep Reading »Touring the Javits Center Security Command Center
Inside the command center for security operations of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a digital screen on a side wall reminds personnel of the sort of threats they could face at the cavernous convention center. A screen represents a timeline of recent terror attacks; observations and suspects related to local New York City crimes…
Keep Reading »Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through Corporate Social Responsibility
It isn’t just about a paycheck for employees anymore. Today’s employees, particularly Millennials, are attracted to companies that demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy and giving back to local communities—and this provides a “win-win relationship” for employers who seek a competitive advantage in hiring with a commitment to foster a workplace environment with engaged employees. In…
Keep Reading »Welcome to the New SIA Website!
The Security Industry Association is proud of the many accomplishments it has achieved for its membership over the years. Yet, we have been less effective in communicating these achievements, as well as its member benefits, in a clear and simple manner. To dramatically improve SIA’s communication with its membership, at all levels, required a complete…
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