SIA New Member Profile: The Homeland Security Consulting Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member The Homeland Security Consulting Group (HSCG) works to help public safety and security companies do more business protecting critical infrastructure through homeland security consulting and business development. The company is headquartered in Potomac, Maryland. SIA spoke with David McWhorter, founder of The Homeland Security Consulting Group, about the company,…
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NIST Invites Industry Experts to Join New Privacy Working Group
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced the launch of its new Privacy Workforce Public Working Group (PWWG). The PWWG aims to develop a set of task, knowledge and skill statements aligned with the NIST Privacy Framework and the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to assist organizations in…
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Why a Uniform Privacy Law Would Be Good for the Security Industry
Compliance costs are a drag on profitability for all businesses, and security companies are no exception. As privacy laws are enacted on a state-by-state basis, complying with them will introduce new costs for all of us. As troubling are efforts to ban some of the technologies many security conscious organizations, including law enforcement, are using…
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SIA New Member Profile: Security Advisors Consulting Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Security Advisors Consulting Group, LLC, is a security consulting practice that specializes in optimizing the security of health care, educational institutions and other open environments. The company is headquartered in Strum, Wisconsin, and serves clients across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Drew Neckar, founder and president…
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SIA Board of Directors Updates Bylaws to Enhance Member Engagement
On March 23, 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Board of Directors unanimously approved several amendments to the SIA Bylaws to better reflect association best practices and increase overall member engagement. Among the key approved changes, the SIA Nominations Committee will manage a formal process for SIA members to recommend individuals for consideration as potential…
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SIA New Member Profile: York Electronic Systems, Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member York Electronic Systems, Inc., is a Native American woman-owned company that provides design, engineering, consulting, construction, installation and service for building technology solutions, including safety, security, communications and audio-visual systems. The company is headquartered in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and provides services in Oklahoma and northwest Arkansas, as well as…
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SIA New Member Profile: Riley
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Riley provides a global security risk management system that streamlines security risk management policy implementation, including duty of care compliance. The company is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, with an additional office in St. Augustine, Florida. SIA spoke with Jake Allen, president and CEO of Riley, about the company, the…
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SIA New Member Profile: Integrity Global Security Services
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Integrity Global Security Services, LLC, provides total security services for a variety of clients, including religious institutions, construction sites, retail and more. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas. SIA spoke with Aisha Turner, CEO of Integrity Global Security Services, about the company, the security industry and working with…
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March 29 – April 1: Join Us for SIA’s 2021 Virtual Member Engagement Week
Attention SIA members! Join the Security Industry Association (SIA) March 29 to April 1 for the second annual Virtual Member Engagement Week, a series of virtual meetings and events with SIA’s committees, working groups and more. Don’t let social distancing get you down – join us to take advantage of these opportunities to engage with…
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Alarm Science: Our Industry Cannot Make Assumptions When It Comes to Life Safety
No fire alarm notification by the remote station after receiving fire alarm signal(s) and then a cancel abort signal needlessly increases risks to consumers, alarm companies and central stations It is better to explain to a client why the remote station notified the fire department than to have to tell them why the remote station…
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