New Resource From NIST: Small Business Cybersecurity Corner
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has launched the Small Business Cybersecurity Corner, a website designed to provide small businesses with consistent, clear, concise and actinoable cybersecurity resources. All of the website’s resources are free and leverage insights from NIST and other federal agencies, nonprofit organizations and corporations. Chances are, your security organization…
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State Bills on the Move Enabling Use of Security Technology to Protect Students, Children and the Elderly
Lawmakers in Hawaii (HI HB 736), Minnesota (MN HF 146/SF 11), Missouri (MO HB 719), North Dakota (ND SB 2113) and South Dakota (SD HB 1268) have all introduced legislation that would require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to allow residents and their families to install video surveillance and electronic monitoring equipment in their…
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Security Megatrend: The Internet of Things & the Big Data Effect
The security industry is an exciting, attractive and technology-driven industry delving into the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud, big data, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics, software as a service and more. There’s data coming from everywhere. Now, the challenge is how to manage and segment all of this information so that it’s usable and…
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SIA New Member Profile: IMRON Corporation
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IMRON Corporation is a leading provider of security management software and access control solutions. IMRON has over 10,000 installations globally, and the company’s solutions have also been deployed in all major verticals, including education, commercial, financial, government, health care and retail. IMRON is headquartered in Irvine, California. SIA…
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A Year of Accomplishments for SIA’s Women in Security Forum
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and it also marks a year since the Security Industry Association (SIA) established the Women in Security Forum, a group that supports the involvement of women in the security industry through programs and opportunities for professional development, networking and thought leadership. SIA recognizes that gender diversity in the workplace…
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SIA to Host Women in Security Forum Breakfast at ISC West Featuring National Security Leader Juliette Kayyem
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum, which supports the involvement of women in the security industry, will host a breakfast event during ISC West. Attendees will enjoy complimentary breakfast and networking and get insights from special guest Juliette Kayyem, a national leader in America’s homeland security efforts. The Women in Security Forum Breakfast @ ISC…
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Your 2019 Guide to SIA Events at ISC West
Make the most out of your trip to ISC West with these special Security Industry Association (SIA) events! Whether you’re looking to connect with young professionals, interested in interoperability, wanting to catch up on official association business or looking for the best networking opportunities, SIA has these great FREE events for you. (All times PDT) The Advance Tuesday, April 910:30-11:30 a.m.Sands Expo, Rooms 505 and…
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A Look at the Security Industry’s Growth From 1969 to Now
As the Security Industry Association (SIA) continues its 50th-anniversary celebration, let’s take a look at how the security industry has changed over 50 years overall. When SIA was founded in 1969 (as the Security Equipment Dealers Association (SEDA) and the Security Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA)), commercial and industrial security products were a $320-million industry, according…
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SIA Announces Nominations for the Board of Directors
The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended five individuals to serve as members of the SIA Board of Directors for 2019, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations are submitted for ratification at The Advance, the annual meeting of SIA members, at ISC West on Tuesday, April 9, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.…
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SIA Encourages Security Integrators to Submit Entries to 2019 Fast50
Entries are now open for Security Business’ Fast50 program, which highlights America’s fastest-growing security integrators. The Security Industry Association (SIA) encourages companies to earn much-deserved recognition by entering this free research and best practice-sharing program for security integrators endorsed by SIA and ISC West. The top Fast50 companies will be unveiled at a live event…
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