Partnerships
SIA and Mercer County Community College Kick Off Security Systems Degree Program
SIA and Mercer College developed the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and Technologies to train security professionals. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association and Mercer County Community College (N.J.) are proud to announce the launch of the Systems Technology Associate in Applied Science Degree in Security Systems and…
Keep Reading »SIA Names John Mack of Imperial Capital as 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year
SIA Members continue to benefit from the financial expertise and insights of John Mack for activity on Wall Street and in private equity in the security industry. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Mack of Imperial Capital its 2016 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year for his significant contributions…
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 »Follow Partner Alliance for Safer Schools on Twitter @PASSK12
Via Twitter, the coalition will deliver news and information on school safety and security. Silver Spring, Md. — The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) is now on Twitter with the handle @PASSK12. PASS, which was formed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Systems Contractors Association, is a coalition dedicated to providing…
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 »Revising the Mobile Security Device Standard
It’s easy to get bogged down with work so extra details don’t always get the attention they deserve. When it comes to developing strong security industry standards, that’s where the Security Industry Association (SIA) comes in. They look at areas where our industry needs help. Then they establish the necessary group to work on a…
Keep Reading »IAHSS Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Members
Ron Hawkins, SIA Director of Industry Relations, among appointees to IAHSS Foundation Board. Silver Spring, Md. — The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation (IAHSS Foundation) established in 1981 as an extension of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) to foster and promote educational and scientific research and develop a…
Keep Reading »SIA’s Plans to Address Global Business Risks
What is the biggest risk facing your company? In a recent Forbes magazine column, the top 10 global risks facing businesses were identified, according to the AON Global Risk Management Report. I am pleased to share how the Security Industry Association (SIA) is working to mitigate some of the risks facing SIA Members and the…
Keep Reading »SIA Thanks Ray O’Hara as 2015 SIA Insightful Practitioner
SIA will present Mr. O’Hara with the SIA Insightful Practitioners Award during the SIA Honors Night event at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 18. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Ray O’Hara CPP, Executive Vice President, International Services and Consulting and Investigations, AS…
Keep Reading »SIA Offers New Member Benefits in Partnership with GSA Schedules Inc.
SIA has partnered with industry-leading SIA Member GSA Schedules Inc. to provide an exclusive new member benefit for companies looking to expand business through government contracting. SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spending on homeland security and public safety products is projected to exceed $81 billion by 2020! Is your company strategically positioned to win government contracts?…
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