An AcceleRISE Recap From SIA RISE
The SIA RISE Content Steering Committee shares highlights from the 2023 conference held Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado, and bringing together the security industry’s emerging leaders. If AcceleRISE 2022 felt like a homecoming for the industry’s brightest young and newer professionals, following two years without an in-person conference, AcceleRISE 2023 can only be described as…
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Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members
George Sewell – government relations coordinator – supports the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George Sewell to serve as its new government relations coordinator. In this role, Sewell joins SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jake Parker and Associate Director of Government Relations Colby Williams in…
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Securing Mass Gathering Events: A Simple Design Framework That Considers the Air Domain
Planning and executing a mass gathering event is challenging, requires extensive coordination and can be time-consuming – it is also one of the most important security and safety actions you can take when it comes to protecting the public in dense crowd environments. Properly setting the conditions for a secure and safe outcome should always be…
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SIA New Member Profile: Risk Mitigation Technologies, LLC
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Risk Mitigation Technologies, LLC, is an independent security and public safety consulting company, headquartered in Massachusetts and serving clients in the United States and beyond. SIA spoke with Joseph Paul Manley, founder and principal of Risk Mitigation Technologies, LLC, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.…
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Ukraine Is the World’s Drone Laboratory: How Does This Transcend Security in Society?
The war in Ukraine has brought us a ringside view of the most expansive drone technology testing the world has ever seen. Hundreds of simultaneous experiments of aerial, terrestrial and aquatic platforms are being used for combat operations. Real-time reports and researched articles surface daily and reinforce that drone technology is maturing precipitously. Many technological advancements…
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Call for Speakers Open for 2024 Expo Seguridad México
Act quickly! Deadline for session proposals is Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. The Security Industry Association (SIA) and Expo Seguridad México are excited to announce an open call for presentations for the 2024 SIA Education@Expo Seguridad México conference program. Brought to you by SIA, this educational program is for security professionals seeking the latest information and…
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New Atlanta Law Requires Security Cameras at Gas Stations
Learn about the new legislation, approved by the Atlanta City Council and requiring gas stations to install and maintain video surveillance systems. On Aug. 7, 2023, the Atlanta City Council approved new ordinance 23-O-1346, which will require all gas stations in the Atlanta, Georgia, area to install and maintain video surveillance systems. The council hopes…
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Ambassadors Wanted! Announcing the SIA Women in Security Forum Ambassador Program
WISF ambassadors will actively support local engagement with SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) is recruiting 10 volunteers to kick off the WISF Ambassador Program. Ambassador recruitment starts now for the launch announcement during ISC East 2023 in New York City. Strategically located across the United States, WISF Ambassadors…
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SIA New Member Profile: SoloSquid
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SoloSquid is an intelligent security solutions agency with a broad range of software, hardware and professional services to audit, deploy, optimize and maintain new and existing systems. The company is headquartered in Ontario, Canada, and has worked with customers across Canada and the United States. SIA spoke with Jason…
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A Young Professional’s Guide to Networking
No matter what position, company or industry you are in, you will most likely find yourself having to network. Being able to master the art of networking can open doors on both personal and professional levels. Whether you are just starting your career, don’t quite feel comfortable at networking events just yet or are a…
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