Counting Costs: The Impact of a Government Shutdown on the Security Industry
A federal government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2023, seems all but certain, as the expectation in Washington, D.C., is that Congress will be unable to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund government operations – or even adopt an extension of current spending under a “continuing resolution for temporary relief” – before the beginning…
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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt
Updated Oct. 10, 2023 Following final passage of Senate Bill 244 by the state legislature on Sept. 13, 2023, and signature by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 10, 2023, California has become the third and largest U.S. state to adopt “right to repair” legislation broadly applicable to manufacturers of electronic devices. Resulting from advocacy…
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SIA New Member Profile: Wicket
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wicket offers computer vision technology for facial ticketing, access control, frictionless payment and credentialing. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and customers across North America and in Europe. SIA spoke with Jeff Boehm, chief marketing officer at Wicket, about the company,…
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The FCC’s “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” Proposal: What It Means for the Security Industry
In July 2023, the Biden administration announced the creation of a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for smart devices with the goal of protecting American tech consumers. Under the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) subsequently published in August, the new program would be administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), operational as early as late 2024…
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IntelligentSIA: Can’t-Miss Events, New Research, Scholarships, Courses and Offerings to Help You Maximize Your Membership
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: Aaron Intelligent Marketing, Integrated Technical Vision, Mead & Hunt, NAVCO, Secure Well Consulting, Sentinel Consulting, T.…
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Podcast Premiere! The Business Case for DE&I
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is thrilled to present the inaugural episode of the Security Matters Podcast, where we delve deep into topics that are shaping the modern business landscape. In this eye-opening premiere, we’re excited to explore “The Business Case for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).” In this episode, featuring Lori Hudnall, director of…
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Guest Post: “I’ve Upgraded My Credentials. My Facility Is Safe Now, Right?”
Upgrading to a secure credential is one of the most important security upgrades for any organization, regardless of what industry they operate in. For many building owners or facility managers, removing proximity (prox) cards or other legacy credentials from your security environment is a great place to start when working toward a more secure future.…
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Guest Post: The Challenges of the GSOC
HiveWatch’s Ryan Schonfeld discusses some of the biggest challenges global security operations centers face and tech-driven approaches to addressing them. I get asked a lot about the future of the industry as I talk at conferences and to peers and educate those outside of security. When it comes to global security operations centers (GSOCs), change…
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SIA New Member Profile: Intego Warranty
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Intego Warranty, Inc., brings over 50 years of experience in providing extended service plans (ESPs) to the security industry. The company is headquartered in Palatka, Florida, and operates in all 50 states. SIA spoke with David Anthony, president/owner of Intego Warranty, about the company, the security industry and working…
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Guest Post: 5 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Networking Events
RealNetworks’ Janae Love Shares Five Tips for Fostering Your Security Industry Community. I spent the first half of my first year in the industry feeling alone while trying to immerse myself in security, as my friend Benji Bolick would say, “drinking from the firehose.” Just before attending ISC West 2023, I learned about SIA RISE,…
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