Security Industry Association Files Amicus Brief in Key BIPA Case
At the end of August 2023, the Security Industry Association (SIA) filed an amicus curie (“friend of the court”) brief in support of a U.S. District Court ruling that rejects an incorrect interpretation of requirements under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) of 2008 in a case under consideration by the Ninth Circuit Court…
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SIA New Member Profile: NETINT Technologies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member NETINT Technologies develops silicon solutions for ultra-high-density video encoding and processing in the data center. NETINT is a Canadian company headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, with research and development teams in Vancouver and Toronto and additional sales and marketing personnel located in the United States to service its core…
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How to Counter AI-Driven Cybersecurity Threats to Physical Security Products
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board member Pauline Norstrom – founder and CEO of Anekanta Consulting – learn about mitigating artificial intelligence-driven cybersecurity threats to…
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New York Lifts Ban on Biometric Technologies in K-12 Schools
Retains Current Restriction on Facial Recognition On Sept. 27, 2023, New York State Department of Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa issued a determination that lifted the nearly three-year ban on use of biometric technologies in both public and private K-12 schools in effect from December 2020. Despite objections from the New York School Boards Association,…
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Federal and State Policy and the Security Industry: An Update From SIA to Our Members
The Security Industry Association (SIA) government relations team works diligently on efforts that matter to our members and to the safety of our citizens, providing premier advocacy, member resources and events. In this video, SIA’s Jake Parker, Colby Williams and George Sewell provide an update on the latest federal and state policy developments impacting the…
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SIA New Member Profile: Burns Engineering
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Burns Engineering is a nationally respected provider of specialized engineering services, founded and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. SIA spoke with Danielle Tabachnick, senior security specialist at Burns, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Danielle Tabachnick: Burns brings highly-technical,…
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How SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group Is Addressing Evolving Drone Threats
Earlier this month, members of SIA’s Counter-UAS Working Group, comprised of technology providers, security integrators, service providers and subject matter experts on counter-drone technology, visited lawmakers and staff on Capitol Hill to support action urgently needed to address the rapidly evolving threats posed by the misuse and weaponization of uncrewed aircraft (UAS) systems, i.e., drones.…
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SIA Member Profile: Wasabi
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Wasabi works to deliver simple, fast and affordable “hot” cloud storage. The company is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, and operates 13 storage regions globally across North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. SIA spoke with Danny Collins, product marketing manager at Wasabi, about the company, the security industry and working…
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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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