IntelligentSIA, June 2026 Edition: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month
Hey, SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: BARC Solutions, Barco Rent a Truck, BCL Enterprises, CORE Values Consulting & Solutions, Datacast Technologies, IQSIGHT,…
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Taking FIPS 201 Beyond the Card
Get key insights from GovSummit on the future of federal identity. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session examining the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201) identity models to support today’s digital-first environments. FIPS 201 is a proven identity management system developed by NASA and U.S. Department of Defense computer scientists in…
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SIA New Member Profile: Hexlox
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexlox offers a patented coded locking insert system that fits directly into existing hex bolts to secure components of telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, enclosures, gates, public infrastructure and security systems. The company is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with customers and client partners across more than 50 countries, and is…
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Just Announced! 2026 ESG Virtual Symposium and Call for Speakers
SIA is looking for speakers to help us explore how the security industry can contribute to and is adopting environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives. Save the date! Put a hold on your calendar for Sept. 9, 2026, for a daylong virtual event packed with powerful sessions of dialogue and discovery at the ESG Virtual…
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What’s New in Government Procurement and Policy for 2026
Get key insights from GovSummit on the significant changes and impact for security integrators. Here are some takeaways from a recent SIA GovSummit session that represent significant changes for security integrators. The General Services Administration (GSA) has been working to streamline requirements and procedures for procurement. In the recent “Revolutionary FAR Overhaul,” changes are being…
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House Lawmakers Express Concerns About Lower 900 MHz Band
On June 4, 2026, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Communications & Technology held a hearing on U.S. positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) capabilities. While most witnesses discussed viable GPS backup options, NextNav CEO Mariam Sorond faced sharp criticism from fellow panelists and members of Congress regarding the company’s proposal to reconfigure…
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SIA New Member Profile: Mobile Pro Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Mobile Pro Systems produces mobile security solutions allowing hardware such as security-related cameras, detection hardware and various communications technologies to be mounted and powered with its mobile platforms. The company is headquartered in West St. Paul, Minnesota, where its platforms are designed, engineered and manufactured entirely in the United…
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A Successful SIAThere! in Nashville
The Security Industry Association (SIA) was proud to host a SIAThere! networking reception in Nashville, Tennessee, on May 28, 2026, during the 2026 Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) All Access Conference. Following a day of insightful programming, this reception brought together security professionals from across the industry to exchange ideas, share perspectives and build relationships around…
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Continuous Monitoring Is Necessary. Continuous Exposure Is Not.
Across critical infrastructure, continuous monitoring has increasingly been implemented through polling, persistent connectivity and continuously exposed devices. As operational environments scale to tens of millions of connected endpoints, that communication burden increasingly drives exposure, latency, operational fragility and escalating operational expenses. The more frequent the polling, ping or heartbeat interval, the more operationally critical the…
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3D Grid Security: Actions Available Now and Upcoming FAA Protections
Traditional fences stop at the property line—drones fly right over them. While airspace is federal territory, local law enforcement governs the ground—giving you immediate power to interdict pilots using state or local statutes. What You Can Do Now While utilities generally cannot prohibit lawful drone transit through regulated airspace, drone pilots may still be subject…
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