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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Talking Security at Home, in the Office and In-Between
Recently, a member of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board contributed to a roundup discussion in an independent supplement to USA Today, Talking Security at Home, in the Office and In-Between, produced by Mediaplanet in April 2016. John Bartolac, Senior Manager, Industry Segments Team, North America Cyber Strategy, Axis Communications Inc.; Advisor, Security Industry Association (SIA)…
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Protecting Data a Lot Like Raising Children
Having a computer-based infrastructure is a lot like having kids. Both are very smart—too smart for their own good in many cases—and need a lot of planning to keep them safe and secure. You child-proofed your home before your child was born, and you probably still worry for your kid even now when they are…
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SIA New Product Showcase 2016 Award Winners!
Above, SIA’s Rand Price presents the Best New Product 2016 Award to LYNX TFG. As you may have heard, the Security Industry Association recognized a slate of best new products at the 2016 SIA New Product Showcase at ISC West 2016 in Las Vegas last week! The Security Industry Association (SIA) named TIGER by LYNX…
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Recognition for Leaders During The Advance at ISC West 2016
The Security Industry Association (SIA) held its annual meeting The Advance at ISC West 2016 on Tuesday, April 5, conducting business of the association as well as recognizing outstanding leaders in the security industry from the previous year. Outgoing SIA Chairman V. John Stroia reviewed the association’s accomplishments under his tenure, which included expanded collaboration…
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Lights! Camera! Action!—And Security! (A Perspective from Paramount Pictures) Part 2
SIA Education@ISC West has produced a robust program of education sessions for those attending the biggest security products tradeshow in North America in Las Vegas on April 5-8. (Check out the full schedule and register for SIA Education@ISC West online at http://www.iscwest.com.) One such fascinating panel will be found in the ISC West Opening Keynote:…
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Lights! Camera! Action!—And Security! (A Perspective from Paramount Pictures) Part 1
SIA Education@ISC West has produced a robust program of education sessions for those attending the biggest security products tradeshow in North America in Las Vegas on April 5-8. (Check out the full schedule and register for SIA Education@ISC West online at http://www.iscwest.com.) One such fascinating panel will be found in the ISC West Opening Keynote:…
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Five Tips to Improve Your Video Marketing
In a recent CMI/Marketing Profs study, 80 percent of B2B marketers said that they plan to use video as a content marketing tactic in 2016. In addition, according to a Forbes study, 75 percent of business executives watch work-related videos at least weekly. With those numbers in mind, the Security Industry Association (SIA) decided it…
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