SIA New Member Profile: Knox Company

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member The Knox Company provides rapid access solutions for public safety agencies, industries, military and property owners across the world. Knox is a woman-owned business that is proud to offer products designed and manufactured in the United States. The company is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, with offices in Chicago, Illinois,…

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SIA Weighs In on Biometrics and Facial Recognition Legislation

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has kicked off the 2021 legislative cycle by testifying at public hearings on biometric and facial recognition technologies in three states and the city of Minneapolis, Minnesota. SIA supports safeguards ensuring responsible use and sensible privacy protections, while rejecting blanket bans or unbalanced restrictions of these technologies. Introduced in the…

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SIA New Member Profile: TLab West AB

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member TLab West AB is a development company with special expertise in the area of advanced security systems that offers products and services for the global security market. The company is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with local offices in Orebro and Sundsvall, and serves customers in the Nordic countries and…

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SIA New Member Profile: Spire Leadership

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Spire Leadership combines executive coaching with business advising for a customized, solution-oriented process. The company’s approach is designed to build clarity, confidence and conviction while preparing clients for a new level of success and igniting their paths forward. Spire Leadership is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and – as is…

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Looking for Guidance on Facial Recognition Policies & Deployment? Check Out These New Resources From ALEC & BSIA

The Security Industry Association (SIA) believes all technology products, including facial recognition, must only be used for purposes that are lawful, ethical and nondiscriminatory. As demonstrated throughout its 30+-year history of development, facial recognition technology offers tremendous benefits to society when used effectively and responsibly. Industry has a duty to ensure that advanced technologies, particularly those enabled…

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SIA Joins Tech, Business Groups to Encourage Federal Investment in IT Modernization

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As Congress and the Biden administration continue to negotiate the final terms of another COVID-19 aid package, SIA partnered with tech and business trade associations led by the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI) to urge Congress to provide $9 billion for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF). SIA supported the initial authorization of TMF, which allows…

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Does Your Small Business Need Privacy Guidance? A New 2-Pager From NIST Can Help

One of the biggest emerging challenges for businesses involves implementing data privacy practices that meet both compliance demands and consumer expectations. This can be especially true for small businesses that lack the resources of enterprise-level organizations. During the past few years, the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Data Privacy Advisory Board has sought to assist members…

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SIA New Member Profile: The Sage Group

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member The Sage Group is a value transformation consultancy that works closely with leaders and their teams to ensure they are strategically positioned and operationally capable to meet the window of opportunity. The company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and its The Great Conversation series now includes leaders from all…

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