The Security Buzz: December 22, 2017
Industry News SIA Member, ASSA ABLOY’s, Director of Enterprise Partner Business Development, Chris Hobbs, discusses new approaches to physical security require an inside-out assessment. UPS announced that they will join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), a group dedicated to utilizing blockchain tech in the trucking industry to secure data transfers and speed up transactions.…
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SIA Member Benefit Spotlight: Call for Webinar Proposals
Ready to position your company as an industry thought leader? If so, we invite you to contribute to our Call for Webinar Proposals. Exclusive to members, the Security Industry Association (SIA) delivers webinars and interactive briefings on emerging trends and industry best practices within a wide range of security topics appealing to manufacturers, specifiers, integrators,…
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Action Alert: Speak Up in Favor of Tax Reform
The U.S. House and Senate have each passed legislation to overhaul the nation’s tax code and are moving fast to negotiate a final tax reform package. The Security Industry Association (SIA) is leading a coalition of industry groups in urging negotiators to retain a provision that will support growth and job creation in the security…
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The Security Buzz: Dec. 8, 2017 Edition
Welcome to the first of our industry news reports, “The Security Buzz.” These weekly news round-ups will share some of the top stories shaping the global security industry and impacting SIA members. Industry Market Forecasts and Reports The end of the year means the issuance of many new market reports looking to the coming years.…
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SIA New Member Profile: Guidepost Solutions LLC
Guidepost Solutions LLC, headquartered in New York City, is a global team of investigators, security and technology consultants, and compliance and monitoring experts who provide security, investigative, compliance and monitoring leadership for clients. The company is also a new member of the Security Industry Association (SIA)! SIA caught up with Christopher Grniet, Regional Vice President,…
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The Security Buzz: Dec. 4, 2017 Edition
Welcome to the first of our industry news reports, “The Security Buzz.” These weekly news round-ups will share some of the top stories shaping the global security industry and impacting SIA members. Industry Market Forecasts and Reports The end of the year means the issuance of many new market reports looking to the coming years.…
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Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through IT Apprenticeship Programs
As the security marketplace evolves, the industry should embrace hands-on workforce development partnerships between government and industry that will address the current skills shortage. These practical learning opportunities for students will be made possible through the enactment of the “CHampioning Apprenticeships for New Careers and Employees in TECHnology Act” sponsored by U.S. Congressman Seth Moulton,…
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Member Benefit Spotlight: Complimentary Office Space for Your Meetings
Traveling to the Washington, D.C., area and in need of meeting space? SIA members can take advantage of our complimentary training room facility and board room at SIA’s headquarters. Our convenient location offers everything you need. All our meeting rooms offer free Wi-Fi, conference-ready phone systems, power for laptops, hard-wired ethernet (upon request), on-site tech…
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Touring the Javits Center Security Command Center
Inside the command center for security operations of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a digital screen on a side wall reminds personnel of the sort of threats they could face at the cavernous convention center. A screen represents a timeline of recent terror attacks; observations and suspects related to local New York City crimes…
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Growing the Security Talent Pipeline Through Corporate Social Responsibility
It isn’t just about a paycheck for employees anymore. Today’s employees, particularly Millennials, are attracted to companies that demonstrate a commitment to philanthropy and giving back to local communities—and this provides a “win-win relationship” for employers who seek a competitive advantage in hiring with a commitment to foster a workplace environment with engaged employees. In…
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