Join SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board & George Finney for the First Resilience Series Virtual Event
On April 13, the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board will present the first offering in its Resilience Series. This new series of virtual events will showcase cybersecurity insights, exercises and discussions to make the physical security industry more cyber-resilient as a whole. Attendees are invited to take part in engaging discussions where we…
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SIA New Member Profile: Kenton Brothers Inc.
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Kenton Brothers Inc. works to protect people, property and possessions, with its systems and technologies in commercial buildings, schools and businesses. The company is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and serves customers throughout the Midwest and across the United States. SIA spoke with David Strickland, chief operating officer at…
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Summary of American Rescue Plan COVID-Relief Stimulus
On March 11, President Biden signed his administration’s first major piece of legislation, the American Rescue Plan, which appropriates $1.9 trillion in COVID-19 relief to aid small businesses, public schools, state governments and government contractors impacted by COVID-19. President Biden’s latest stimulus follows his pledge to provide robust relief to the American people and business…
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Women’s History Spotlight: Kate Warne
This Women’s History Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) and its Women in Security Forum are celebrating the many valuable contributions of women in the security industry. One great example is Kate Warne of the Pinkerton Detective Agency. As a 23-year-old widow in 1856, Warne approached Pinkerton founder Allan Pinkerton at the company’s Chicago, Illinois, office with…
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SIA Member Profile: Bold Group
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Bold Group is a leader in alarm industry solutions, providing a comprehensive array of alarm monitoring and integrated financial management solutions tailored to achieve optimal business performance. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with offices in Chagrin Falls, Ohio; Canton, Michigan; Plano, Texas; Irvine, California; and Mequon, Wisconsin, and…
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Volunteers Wanted: Help SIA With Its Student Outreach
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is looking to get members involved in reaching out to students at community colleges, traditional universities and technical schools. We want to raise awareness of the security industry among college graduates and stake out a space for young people within our member companies. Last semester, we saw great success in…
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Highlights From SIA’s Identity & Biometrics Kickoff Virtual Luncheon With DHS-CBP
On Feb. 24, the Security Industry Association‘s (SIA’s) newly created Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB) hosted a kickoff virtual luncheon with industry leaders specializing in producing biometrics and digital identification solutions. The event featured remarks from Diane J. Sabatino, deputy executive assistant commissioner, Office of Field Operations at U.S. Customs and Border Protection…
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SIA New Member Profile: Swiftlane
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Swiftlane creates modern access control systems that provide touchless access through facial recognition and mobile credentials. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, but employs engineering, software, security, operations and marketing experts across the United States and internationally. SIA spoke with Saurabh Bajaj, CEO and founder of Swiftlane,…
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SIA Supports EAGLES Act School Violence Prevention Bill
On Feb. 23, Congress introduced S. 495, the EAGLES Act of 2021, a safe school initiative with bipartisan support named for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School mascot. The EAGLES Act would establish a national program on targeted school violence prevention and provide additional resources to expand research and training on a national scale. The…
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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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