Foster the Future of the Security Industry by Being a TIME Mentor
Security leaders wanted! Give back to the industry and build meaningful relationships by mentoring a young security professional. Want to give back and help cultivate the next generation of security industry leaders? Don’t miss the opportunity to become a TIME mentor! The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking seasoned security industry professionals to serve as mentors in…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: New Year, New Offerings From SIA
Happy New Year, SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Bay Alarm Company, EM Designs, Lynx Systems, Solutions360, V Resilience, Vidar Global and Zeus…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Smartech Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Smartech Security is an electronic security company that has successfully designed and implemented thousands of security system solutions and network integrations in a variety of sectors including commercial, industrial and government environments. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with its team operating from multiple strategic locations across and…
Keep Reading »24 From 2024: A Holiday Message to Our Members
We look back at some of our proudest moments and achievements from the past year. Dear SIA members, We wish you all much peace and enjoyment with your families, friends and colleagues over the holidays! And as we conclude 2024, we’re proud of the work and achievements that members like you have produced this year…
Keep Reading »How to Spot a Drone: Guidance From Experts in SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group
In a recent blog post, the Security Industry Association (SIA) discussed key takeaways from a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on ways to safeguard the homeland from uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS), otherwise known as drones. Both lawmakers and the public have expressed great concern over recent incidents involving unknown drone sightings in New Jersey and…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: IDCUBE
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IDCUBE is a leading provider of identity and access management solutions for enterprises and visitor management. The company operates worldwide, spanning regions from the United States to Southeast Asia, and has key development and sales centers in the U.S. (Piscataway, New Jersey, and Milpitas, California); the United Arab Emirates…
Keep Reading »Three Simple Yet Effective Strategies to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market
In today’s job market, standing out from the crowd is essential to landing your next role. Whether you’re in sales, human resources, operations or marketing, the ability to differentiate yourself can make the difference between getting the job or being overlooked. In the next few minutes, we’ll explore strategies to help you shine within the…
Keep Reading »How Guarding Prepared Me for a Career in Project Management
Seven years ago, I sat before a panel in downtown Seattle, Washington, interviewing for an assistant project manager role. After almost eight years in the guard force arena, I was eager for a new opportunity, but I paused when asked my now-favorite interview question: “How do you express confidence before you have competence?” The potential…
Keep Reading »New Law Enhances Federal Building Security: Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 Passes Congress
As of Dec. 10, 2024, Sen. Gary Peters’ (D-Mich.) Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 (IFBSA) has passed both the U.S. House and Senate and is on its way to be signed into law by President Joe Biden. This bipartisan legislation mandates that facility security committees respond to security recommendations issued by the Federal…
Keep Reading »Trust the Source: Why Authenticating Video Data Is Essential
We’ve lived it. We’ve experienced it firsthand. Artificial intelligence (AI) has had a big impact on the video surveillance and security sectors over the past year — automating tasks such as threat detection, object recognition and predictive analytics with better accuracy than ever. These advancements have been essential tools to help empower security teams. With…
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