New Member Profile: Magos Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Magos was founded in 2007 and provides state-of-the-art radars for perimeter protection. Magos’ technology was originally developed for government and military use, but in 2015 the technology was declassified for commercial deployment. Since then, Magos has focused on delivering advanced, cost-effective radar solutions to the security market – and…
Keep Reading »Free for SIA Members: Your Questions Answered by a Cybersecurity Expert
At this point it is no secret that physical security devices and systems are ripe targets for cyber hacks and tampering. Security Industry Association (SIA) members are challenged with proactively ensuring that their products and services are cyber secure and meeting the evolving cybersecurity requirements of their customers. SIA aims to be your partner in…
Keep Reading »Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Anvesh Gangadharan at Allegion
Read our interview with Gangadharan, a 2017 winner of the RISE scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic programs.…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Profile: Committee Chair Brendan McFall
Read our interview with RISE Committee Chair Brendan McFall of Northland Controls, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses…
Keep Reading »Manufacture Equipment Used in Central Stations? Support TMA’s Appeal of NFPA-72 Vote Immediately
Dear SIA Member, On Aug. 14, our industry colleagues at The Monitoring Association (TMA) will present an official appeal to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards Council of the recent Technical Committee vote that did not ratify the June 14 technical meeting floor vote in Las Vegas. NFPA 72 revisions include language that minimize…
Keep Reading »SIA Announces New Networking and Roundtable Series on Workforce Development
Concurrently with the SIAThere! series of complimentary networking events, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will hold a series of roundtable discussions to explore topics related to workforce development within the security industry. The roundtables will provide a forum for industry professionals to discuss and solve workforce development challenges. Highly interactive and panel driven, the complimentary…
Keep Reading »Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Benjamin Shaffer of G4S
Read our interview with Benjamin Shaffer, a 2017 winner of the RISE Scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic…
Keep Reading »Member Input Requested on Section 301 Tariffs
UPDATE: SIA will host a webinar briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 15, for members to discuss the tariffs. Register immediately for this webinar, titled “Section 301 Tariffs and the Security Industry.” The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking input on the series of tariffs on Chinese goods imposed and proposed by the Trump administration pursuant to…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Profile: Don Morron of Brivo
Read our interview with Don Morron of Brivo, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Are you a young security professional under 40? Join SIA’s RISE program. We’re a group of up-and-comers in the security industry trying to help each other grow our careers, expand industry knowledge, further professional…
Keep Reading »Three Reasons Why You Should Join RISE
Are you a young security professional or someone new to the industry? It’s time to join the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program! We’re a group of up-and-comers in the security industry trying to help each other grow our careers, expand industry knowledge, further professional development and have some fun together. The RISE program is…
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