Seven Ways Access Control and Video Can Be Used Beyond Security in the Built Environment
Members of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board share tips on how video and access control system data can be used to optimize building operations, drive revenue and more. 1. Using Occupancy Data From Video and Access Control Systems to Understand Space Utilization and Building Efficiency In the smart building market, occupancy sensors are traditionally deployed…
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SIA New Member Profile: Matrix Comsec
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Matrix Comsec manufactures enterprise-grade, cybersecure physical security solutions, including IP video surveillance and access control systems. the company is headquartered in Vadodara, India, Gujarat, India. SIA spoke with Tarun Sharma, head of marketing at Matrix Comsec, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the…
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Participate in SIA’s New Survey on Career Perceptions
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is conducting a survey of security professionals to measure their career perceptions, attitudes and satisfaction. The findings will be used to help SIA identify what is going well in the industry, what needs improvement and where resources should be focused to attract and retain more talent. Please take a few…
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Click-to-Cancel Stopped Less Than a Week Before Effective Date
In October 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) adopted changes regarding the Negative Option Rule, better known as the “click-to-cancel” rule. The Click-to-Cancel rule was intended to require business to make it easier for consumers to cancel undesired subscriptions and memberships, addressing services that either consumers use and then forget to unsubscribe from or those…
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Industry Feedback Needed on New Tariff Rates
On July 9, 2025, President Trump posted a series of letters sent to countries subject to reciprocal tariff rates that will be imposed on their exports to the United States starting on Aug. 1. This follows his administration’s announcement that they have extended their deadline for countries to make trade deals with the U.S. to…
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Means for the Security Industry
SIA Analysis on Key Industry Priorities Included in H.R. 1 On July 4, 2025, President Trump officially signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The final version adds $5 trillion to the debt ceiling, permanently extends most of the tax rate structure enacted under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and…
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The Fence Perspective: Bringing Construction to Security
My name is Josh Velazquez, and I’m the vice president of the Fence Division at SAGE Integration. At SAGE I lead high-security perimeter projects for critical infrastructure—from data centers to substations, solar farms, and more. With a degree in construction management from Bowling Green State University and over 15 years in the construction industry, I’ve…
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From Quiet to Iconic: Mastering the Power of Self-Advocacy
6 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner from Icons Who Only Need One Name Fifteen years ago, I walked into my first real job with ambition, work ethic and a quiet hope that someone would notice. But I also carried a quiet insecurity about hearing my name—KeShia—mispronounced, misunderstood or questioned. I stayed late, said yes…
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How to Activate Your Personal Brand
In March 2023, I reactivated my LinkedIn account. For some, that act might signal a career shift, a quiet first step toward job hunting, or fulfilling a professional requirement, but for me it wasn’t about changing jobs or checking a box – it was about evolving. I wanted to grow in my role, with my…
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SIA New Member Profile: Veris
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Veris works with businesses to create smart, secure and modern workplace experiences for their employees and guests. The company is headquartered in Gurgaon, India, with additional core operations in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and operating across 22 countries. SIA spoke with Utkarsh Jain, founder and CEO of Veris, about…
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