Partnerships
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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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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SIA Applauds Senate Commerce Passage of DIGIT Act
The bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to convene a governmental working group to address the federal government’s role in the proliferation of the Internet of Things. Silver Spring, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) welcomed unanimous approval by the Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday of S. 2607, the Developing Innovation and Growing Internet…
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SIA Working Group Contributions Reflected in CSI MasterFormat
Panel’s recommended overhaul of Division 28 included in document Silver Spring, Md. — The 2016 edition of MasterFormat from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), which contains extensive recommendations from a Security Industry Association (SIA) working group, is now available. MasterFormat provides an organizational structure that is an important tool in…
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IoT Makes New Security Partnerships Essential
Bringing physical security and IT security together can enhance both For several years now, security professionals have been a part of a remarkable convergence of two worlds – physical and digital. Security systems integrators are shifting from being strictly focused on hardware and electronics to taking into account services, software and networks, and security purchases…
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