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Dr. Lou Marciani Recognized as 2016 SIA Insightful Practitioner
Security Industry Association to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Dr. Lou Marciani, Director of the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi, as the 2016 recipient of its…
Keep Reading »Tim Eckersley of Allegion to Receive Hauhn Award
SIA to present award during SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) will present the Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award to Allegion Senior Vice President and President of the Americas Tim Eckersley at SIA Honors Night on Nov. 16, 2016, at The Current at Chelsea Piers…
Keep Reading »Industry Associations Endorse New House Bill Addressing Power Requirements of Security and Life-Safety Systems
Legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo recognizes unique requirements of such systems SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), jointly commend U.S. Rep. Michael Pompeo, R-Kansas, for introducing a bill (H.R. 6214) last night in the U.S. House…
Keep Reading »A New Critical Infrastructure Leadership Role for SIA
If you consider yourself to be a leader in offering solutions to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, you will be interested to know more about the involvement of the Security Industry Association (SIA) with a new DHS Center of Excellence known as the Critical Infrastructure and Resilience Institute (CIRI). Funded through a $20 million, five-year…
Keep Reading »The Security Industry’s ‘Third Wave’
Last month, SIA Industry Relations Director Ron Hawkins spoke at Engage 2016, The Verint Systems Global Customer Conference, in Chicago, specifying trends in what he called “the third wave” of the security industry. “First, we had basic mechanical equipment like locks, then electronic devices, including cameras and alarms, and now we are entering security’s digital…
Keep Reading »Honoring SIA Legislators of the Year
At the SIA Government Summit last week, the Security Industry Association (SIA) recognized three Members of Congress as SIA Legislators of the Year for their tireless devotion to security matters. The SIA Legislator of the Year Award is presented annually to Members of Congress and other elected officials that have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in advancing…
Keep Reading »Hiring Our Heroes: A Thought for Memorial Day
As a military veteran, I take some time for myself on Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifices made by our armed forces, particular colleagues in the Navy. And many other staffers at the Security Industry Association (SIA) likewise appropriately remember their own heroes and coworkers, thankful for the contributions they made to our freedom.…
Keep Reading »2016 SIA Government Summit Unveils Agenda
Summit experts to discuss identity management, the Internet of Things, transportation security trends and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The SIA Government Summit will host several critically important discussions on national security topics ranging from drones to transportation security to identity management over the course of the conference, to be held June 15-17, 2016, at…
Keep Reading »Rep. Dan Donovan Joins the 2016 SIA Government Summit
Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., is the newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomes Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., newly appointed chairman of the of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response and Communications, as a featured speaker…
Keep Reading »Senator Jeff Sessions to Deliver Keynote Address at 2016 SIA Government Summit
SIA Government Summit 2016 brings together public and private sector leaders to assess the most pressing public policy challenges facing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Sen. Jeff Sessions, R.-Ala., as the featured keynote speaker for the 2016 SIA Government Summit. The 2016 SIA Government Summit will…
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