SIA’s Commitment to Data Privacy: What You Need to Know
Presented by the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board To mark Data Privacy Week – which the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be a “Champion” of – the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board is publishing its first monthly update to the security industry. This update will provide readers with news and information about privacy…
Keep Reading »U.S. Office of Management and Budget Introduces New Zero Trust Architecture Strategy
In a presidential response to reinforce federal defenses against threats to public safety, infrastructure and privacy, a new zero trust architecture (ZTA) strategy, requiring agencies to meet specific cybersecurity standards and objectives by the end of 2024, is being implemented. A ZTA model prescribes that anything outside or within the security perimeter is not trusted…
Keep Reading »How the Latest National Defense Authorization Act Impacts the Security Industry
On Dec. 27, 2021, President Biden signed the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that annually authorizes federal funding for various programs under the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and its service branches – the U.S. Army, Navy and Air Force. Prior to its enactment, the Security Industry Association (SIA) circulated a support letter…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Databuoy Corporation
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Databuoy Corporation offers defense research-based gunshot detection and localization products. The company is headquartered in Tysons Corner, Virginia. SIA spoke with Kathleen Griggs, CEO of Databuoy Corporation, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Kathleen Griggs: Databuoy and…
Keep Reading »In Memoriam: Joseph Freeman, J.P. Freeman & Company
Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry have mourned the recent loss of Joseph Freeman, Ph.D., a longtime strategist, researcher and business leader in the security industry, who was especially influential in the residential security and home automation space. A veteran of the Korean War, Freeman had a lifelong dedication for protecting citizens…
Keep Reading »What SIA Accomplished in 2021 for Our Members
The Security Industry Association (SIA) wishes everyone a very happy holiday season! We love serving our members and thank you for allowing us to serve your organizations and your personally. In this year-end video, SIA staff members share insights into key accomplishments and improvements, as well as new programs, services and resources developed for SIA…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Concentric Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Concentric Security is a leading premier perimeter security solutions integrator. The company has its main offices in Sykesville, Maryland, and Montgomery, Alabama, with offices throughout the United States serving its customers nationwide. SIA spoke with Concentric Security Vice President of Sales Emily Sullivan, PSP, about the company, the security…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: PureTech Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member PureTech Systems Inc. is a privately owned technology corporation established in 2004 and a leader in the location and machine learning/deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) video analytics market, with a focus on applications involving security of critical infrastructure and false alarm reduction for video central monitoring stations, where it…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Constant Technologies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Constant Technologies specializes in mission-critical audio/visual (A/V) integration and custom control center furniture for command center environments in the public and private sectors. The company is headquartered in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, with its console operations based in Elkhart, Indiana. SIA spoke with Heather Conover, director of business development…
Keep Reading »SIA Women in Security Forum Breakfast at ISC East Shares Public Speaking Techniques for Great Presentations
On Nov. 18 at ISC East 2021, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) hosted a special breakfast event on public speaking techniques for great presentations. During this event, offered as a special Thursday edition of WISF’s Wisdom Wednesdays series, attendees enjoyed complimentary breakfast and networking and heard tips and insights on…
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