SIA New Member Profile: Secure Direction Consulting
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Secure Direction Consulting offers expert independent security consulting. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. SIA spoke with Michael S. D’Angelo, CPP, CSC, board-certified security consultant and principal and lead consultant for Secure Direction Consulting (as well as the president of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)),…
Keep Reading »The Influence Insider’s Playbook: Mastering the Art of Influence
At AcceleRISE 2024, Kelly DeLeo and Colin DePree shared the inside scoop on mastering influence in the workplace. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug. 12-14, 2024, in…
Keep Reading »IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in September 2024
Hey 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: Integrated Protection Services, Keystone Security & Technologies, MatrixSpace, Netflix, POWER Engineers, Safe and Sound Security Systems,…
Keep Reading »How You Can Advance Sustainability in the Security Industry
At AcceleRISE 2024, Amy Musanti of ASSA ABLOY highlighted the importance of sustainability and how to encourage deliberate decision making. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug. 12-14,…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Virtual Guarding
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Virtual Guarding provides a modern physical security platform by integrating video surveillance, access control and sensor technology with the human intelligence of licensed security officers. The company is headquartered in Bay Shore, New York, with virtual guard operators stationed remotely throughout the United States, and supports global clients on…
Keep Reading »SIA Urges FCC to Protect Security Devices Under Spectrum Proposal
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently submitted comment to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) opposing a petition to reconfigure the Lower 900 MHz Band, which is depended upon for Z-wave and other security device and alarm systems communications, as well as electronic access control devices and a wide range of other radio frequency operations relied…
Keep Reading »Video: Unleashing the Power of Audio in Modern Security Systems
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the second in a series of video conversations highlighting key topics in the Safe and Sound primer on audio and intelligent communications applications for security. In this video, hosted by SIA’s senior manager of standards and technology, Adom Yusuf, industry experts delve into the growing impact of audio technology…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: ColorID
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ColorID provides high-quality identification solutions, tailored to meet the unique needs of its security partners. The company is headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina, serving clients across North America and globally. SIA spoke with Danny Smith, owner of ColorID, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Velasea
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Velasea specializes in custom-built hardware solutions for video surveillance, edge computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digital signage and broadcast applications. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with a global business presence in Canada, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. SIA spoke with Tom Larson, president of…
Keep Reading »How to Make the Transition From Team Player to Team Leader
At AcceleRISE 2024, Sandra Williams, vice president of operations at Boon Edam, shared insights on how to transition to leadership successfully. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug.…
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