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Protecting Data a Lot Like Raising Children
Having a computer-based infrastructure is a lot like having kids. Both are very smart—too smart for their own good in many cases—and need a lot of planning to keep them safe and secure. You child-proofed your home before your child was born, and you probably still worry for your kid even now when they are…
Keep Reading »SIA New Product Showcase 2016 Award Winners!
Above, SIA’s Rand Price presents the Best New Product 2016 Award to LYNX TFG. As you may have heard, the Security Industry Association recognized a slate of best new products at the 2016 SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas last week! The Security Industry Association (SIA) named TIGER by LYNX…
Keep Reading »Recognition for Leaders During The Advance at ISC West 2016
The Security Industry Association (SIA) held its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West 2016 on Tuesday, April 5, conducting business of the association as well as recognizing outstanding leaders in the security industry from the previous year. Outgoing SIA Chairman V. John Stroia reviewed the association’s accomplishments under his tenure, which included expanded collaboration…
Keep Reading »SIA Names James Marcella of Axis Communications as New Education Chair
ISC West 2016 education conference to begin Tuesday, April 5, in Las Vegas Las Vegas, NEV. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed James Marcella, director of technical services forAxis Communications Inc., as the new chair of its Education and Training Committee. In this new role, Mr. Marcella will advise and guide SIA’s education…
Keep Reading »Five Tips to Improve Your Video Marketing
In a recent CMI/Marketing Profs study, 80 percent of B2B marketers said that they plan to use video as a content marketing tactic in 2016. In addition, according to a Forbes study, 75 percent of business executives watch work-related videos at least weekly. With those numbers in mind, the Security Industry Association (SIA) decided it…
Keep Reading »SIA Names Peter Michael of SAIC as 2016 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
The SIA effort to refresh AG-01, the Architectural Graphics Standard, was led by the SAIC subject matter expert. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association has named Peter Michael of Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) as its 2016 Committee Chair of the Year for his significant contributions to the security industry. With this award,…
Keep Reading »SIA Government Relations Chair Calls for Stronger Airport Credentials in Congressional Testimony
Kathleen Carroll explores recommendations for biometrics adoption and federated model for security credentials. Washington, D.C. — Representing the Security Industry Association (SIA) on Wednesday, Feb. 3, Kathleen Carroll, Vice President, Government Affairs, HID Global Corp., made recommendations to Congress to strengthen security credentials at U.S. airports. In testimony before the House Oversight and Government Reform…
Keep Reading »SIA Honors Lynn de Seve of GSA Schedules Inc. with 2016 SIA Chairman’s Award
SIA Chairman V. John Stroia to present the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, at ISC West. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor Lynn de Seve of GSA Schedules Inc. with its 2016 Chairman’s Award during a ceremony at its annual meeting in Las Vegas during ISC West…
Keep Reading »Get the Most from Your Electronic Security Products Report
Demand for electronic security products in the US is projected to rise 7 percent annually through 2019 to $16.2 billion. That is the general finding of a market research report, Electronic Security Products, from The Freedonia Group, which produced the report with the assistance of the Security Industry Association (SIA) at the end of last…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Launches Health Care Security Interest Group
Interest group to provide resources that will enhance security in healthcare environments Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce that it has launched the SIA Health Care Security Interest Group to help address challenges related to security issues in hospitals and other healthcare settings. The group includes representatives of…
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