False Alarm Fine Relief: New York Enacts Legislation Ensuring Only Those Who Set Off False Alarms Get Fined
Updated Dec. 8, 2025 Alarm companies who work within the state of New York will be able to take sighs of relief with the enactment of new legislation, A.3343/S.4328, which passed the New York State Legislature before it adjourned on June 12, 2025, and was later signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Dec. 5. Some…
Keep Reading »Groundbreaking Texas AI Law Also Brings Needed Clarity on Use of Biometric Technologies for Security
Updated Oct. 30, 2025 On June 22, 2025, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law H.B. 149, the Texas Responsible Artificial Intelligence Governance Act (TRIAGA), which is effective beginning Jan. 1, 2026. Despite a hodgepodge of state measures aimed at regulating AI introduced across dozens of states in 2024 and 2025, Texas is only the…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: US Virtual Guard
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member US Virtual Guard provides real-time, proactive video monitoring and remote guarding solutions for facilities of all sizes and sectors. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, and operates nationwide. SIA spoke with Rabbi Yossi Eliav, founder of US Virtual Guard, about the company, the security industry, and what…
Keep Reading »Detroit Women’s Impact Tour: Lessons in Courage for Today’s Security Leaders
Recently, the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International hosted the third annual Security LeadHER conference aimed at advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The third installment of this event commenced in Detroit, Michigan, with guided tours (led by Detroit History Tours) highlighting prominent sports and entertainment facilities, alongside a historical tour celebrating the influential women…
Keep Reading »A Dinner Date for FAST: SIA Members Help Raise Funds for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent
While attending the 2024 ISC East trade show, Dan Rothrock, senior vice president of global development at Zenitel, learned about an auction event at SIA Honors Night to benefit the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). Dan spoke up to Brian Matthews, cloud evangelist at LenelS2, saying that he wanted to help. Brian responded brilliantly…
Keep Reading »Applications Wanted! Apply for the 2025 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship
Scholarship Program Offers $5,000 Awards to Support Professional Development in the Identity Management Field The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship. This program offers $5,000 scholarships for SIA members to help further their education in the field of identity management. This scholarship was named after Hébert, chair and…
Keep Reading »Navigating the Tariff Landscape: SIA GovSummit Insights and Analysis of Recent Actions
After a chaotic few months of trade policy from the Trump administration, the security industry is carefully navigating the new international trade regime, while manufacturers and integrators keep a wary eye on potential new actions, including new trade deals, section 232 investigations, court actions and the looming July 9, 2025, suspension date for country-specific tariffs.…
Keep Reading »Expo Seguridad México Keynote Speaker Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera Examines the Latest Security Risks in Mexico
Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 24-26 in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Expo Seguridad México team have unveiled the SIA Education at Expo Seguridad México conference…
Keep Reading »From ISC West 2025 to RSAC25: Cybersecurity Takeaways From Two of the Top Security Events
As spring comes to an end, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is looking back at two of the most significant security events in the world: ISC West (North America’s largest converged security event) and RSA Conference (RSAC) (the world’s largest cybersecurity event). In this article, Cybersecurity Advisory Board member John Gallagher, vice…
Keep Reading »Around the CAB: Cybersecurity Advisory Board Members Share Highlights From ISC West
As we head into summer, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is looking back at ISC West, North America’s largest converged security event. A topic that was top of mind at ISC West in 2025 was artificial intelligence. AI is rapidly growing across industries, being used for operational improvements and security capabilities. Despite…
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