10 Rules for Breaking Barriers and Leading With Influence
At Security LeadHER 2024, Lida Citroën, CEO of LIDA360, highlighted how to authentically build trust, articulate your value proposition, define your leadership strategy and become visible to make your voice heard. ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing,…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: NVT Phybridge
Security Industry Association (SIA) member NVT Phybridge is a provider of long-reach power over ethernet (PoE) switches and networking solutions. The company works to help organizations achieve a simple, secure and cost-effective digital transformation as they deploy IP and Internet of Things devices. NVT Phybridge is headquartered in Ontario, Canada; its IP products are manufactured…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Quality Low Voltage Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Quality Low Voltage Systems is a security systems company founded on the idea of customizable security. The company is headquartered in San Jose, California, and serves clients in both northern and southern California while laying the foundation for future expansion throughout the country. SIA spoke with Katie M. Bonilla,…
Keep Reading »What to Know About Illinois’ New Biometric Data Requirements
Key considerations and implications for security industry companies regarding the new Illinois BIPA reform proposal On Aug. 2, 2024, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a major Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) reform into law. The reform proposal received approval back in May within the Illinois House of Representatives with a 81-30 vote, after clearing the Illinois…
Keep Reading »SIA Member Profile: Stealth Monitoring
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Stealth Monitoring has live monitoring capabilities covering North America to protect clients’ assets no matter where their business is. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with its Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, operates in over 400 cities across North America that are serviced from 40+ offices and is expanding…
Keep Reading »Why You Should Embrace Discomfort and Take Risks to Excel
Security LeadHER keynote speaker, author and executive coach Henna Pryor highlighted ways to speak up, be courageous and foster personal and professional growth. Last month, ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: NGA Security Advisors
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member NGA Security Advisors provides specialized technology and business advisory services to clients and partners within the electronic security industry. The company is headquartered in Jasper, Georgia. SIA spoke with NGA Security Advisors Founder and CEO Charles M. Johnson about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell…
Keep Reading »Video: Exploring Conversational AI in Security and Communications
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Audio & Intelligent Communications Subcommittee presents the first 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 first video conversation, hosted by SIA Senior Manager of Standards and Technology Adom Yusuf, examine how conversational artificial intelligence…
Keep Reading »Q&A With Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation CEO William P. Montanaro
Montanaro shares his personal story, discusses the important work of the FEHSF and shares how the security industry can give back in support. New video from the Security Industry Association (SIA), featuring an enriching conversation with William P. Montanaro, CEO of the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF)! The FEHSF is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit, humanitarian…
Keep Reading »Guest Post: The Problematic Rise of “Bulletproof” Window Film in Schools – What Administrators and Legislators Need to Know
While some states are legislating the use of “bulletproof window film” in schools in response to school shootings, others are adding it as a preventative measure. These film products are usually thin, installed over the existing glass and fairly affordable. The problem is, inexpensive, thin security window film designed to delay entry will not stop…
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