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Sustainability and Security: Two Goals, One Strategy

Sustainability and security have long been treated as separate concerns—one focused on the planet, the other on protecting business. Many people don’t realize how much common ground they share, and recognizing this connection is increasingly important. Why These Two Things Are Being Talked About Together At first glance, sustainability and security seem very different. Sustainability…

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Expo Seguridad Mexico Keynote Speaker Q&A Brian Allen, executive director, AI RegRisk Think Tank
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Expo Seguridad México Keynote Speaker Brian Allen Examines How Security Leaders Must Evolve in an AI-Transformed World

Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 2–4 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@Expo Seguridad México conference program, which includes a…

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SIA Education at ISC Call for Speakers Open! ISC East 2026, ISC West 2027
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SIA and ISC Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2026 and ISC West 2027

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Speaking Proposals Are Being Accepted for the SIA Education@ISC Conference Programs at ISC East 2026 (Nov. 3–5 in New York City) and ISC West 2027 (April 5–9 in Las Vegas) The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC…

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SIA Member Profile: Eastern Data Comm Vicky Lowe, CEO, Eastern DataComm

SIA New Member Profile: Eastern DataComm

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Eastern DataComm is a full-service safety and communications firm that specializes in providing communications and safety solutions for schools, districts, municipalities and businesses. The company is headquartered in Hackensack, New Jersey, with additional offices in Cary, North Carolina; Farmingdale, New York, and Warren, New Jersey. SIA spoke with Vicky…

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Earth Day Guidance From SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board

As Earth Day approaches (April 22, 2026), we’re reminded that meaningful environmental progress often begins with a single, simple change. This year, the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board encourages security professionals to consider: “What’s one small switch you can make to reduce your environmental impact?” Whether it’s refining operational practices or adjusting…

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Commercial Security Technology Set to Grow in Federal Market Amid Acquisition Reforms and New Policy Priorities

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In the last six months, Congress and the executive branch have accelerated significant acquisition reforms, which will make it easier for security technology companies with commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions to secure government contracts. At a fundamental level, the government seeks to shift from a buying environment that benefits defense and government-native companies that build bespoke solutions…

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SIA Member Profile: Ones Technology Onur Sirmatel, general manager, Ones Technology

SIA New Member Profile: Ones Technology

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Ones Technology is an integrated research, development and production center that operates in biometrics and smart card-based security and access control systems and pioneers technological advances and innovation in its field. The company is headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, will soon begin operations in the United States and shortly thereafter…

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A Dinner Date for FAST, 2026 Edition: SIA Members Help Raise Funds for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent

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What do you get when you bring together security industry veterans, great wine, Kansas City barbecue, surprise guests and a very worthy cause? The Security Industry Association (SIA) Honors Night auction winners for a night of wining and dining, hosted by Dan and Stephanie Rothrock and benefiting the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). What…

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Secure Data Centers: Building a Successful Partnership With Your Security Technology Provider

The growth of data centers is creating an unprecedented demand for robust physical security solutions. As these complex sites expand, the need for a security strategy that is adaptable and fully integrated with operational priorities has never been greater. Securing both existing and new data centers involves more than simply deploying the latest technology; it…

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