State Legislation to Curtail Facial Recognition Technology
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is monitoring legislation in Washington (WA HB 1654* and SB 5528) that would place a temporary restriction on the use of facial recognition systems by state, local and municipal agencies, making it unlawful for any government agency or official to acquire, possess, access or use any “biometric surveillance system, or…
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Update Your Company’s Listing for SIA Member Directory at ISC West
Announcing a New SIA Member Benefit: The SIA Members Guide at ISC West For the very first time, and in celebration of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) 50th anniversary, SIA will be producing a membership directory distributed at ISC West. This new publication, SIA Select: The Guide to SIA Members, will highlight ALL SIA members, and…
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Deadline Extended: Don’t Miss the Chance to Enter the New Product Showcase
Submissions Due JAN. 17 for the Flagship Awards Program at ISC West, the Nation’s Largest Security Products Trade Show The deadline to enter Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) New Product Showcase Awards at ISC West has been extended! Entries for the 2019 showcase are now due Friday, Jan. 17. The New Product Showcase, established in 1979, is the security industry’s…
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SIA New Member Profile: Hexicurity, Inc.
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexicurity, Inc., works to provide not just convergence, but convenience to property management. The company’s solution networks various tenant access control systems into an integrated whole. Hexicurity is headquartered in Spring, Texas. SIA spoke with Hexicurity’s president, Susie Mallard, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. SIA:…
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Key Factors Driving Robotic Technology Adoption in the Security Industry: Top Statistics From SIA’s Report
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released a new report for SIA members examining the opportunities, benefits and reasons for growth presented by the robotic security market. Market Spotlight: Extending the Capabilities of Human Security Officers With Modern Robotics – produced exclusively for SIA by research firm IDC in partnership with SIA’s Autonomous Security Robotics Working Group – highlights the evolution…
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How the New Appropriations Bill Impacts Security Companies
President Trump has signed an appropriations bill funding several government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of Justice. Security Industry Association (SIA) members who actively participate in or are considering participation in the federal marketplace should pay close attention to funding amounts since it could impact future procurement opportunities.…
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Overview of Intelligent Building Management Systems Guidance
The Security Industry Association recently partnered with the ASIS Foundation and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International to release groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind guidance for practitioners in the security and building management fields. Intelligent Building Management Systems (IBMS): Guidance for Protecting Organizations provides a framework to help decision makers assign a risk-based criticality or impact to their…
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Quiz: What Was SIA’s Original Name?
The Security Industry Association (SIA) turns 50 in 2019. Which of the following was SIA’s original name when it was established? Security Equipment Distributors Association Security Equipment Manufacturers Association Security Equipment Industry Association The correct answer is…all of the above! SIA originated as two separate associations, the Security Equipment Distributors Association (SEDA) and the Security…
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SIA Launches Security Cornerstones Learning Series
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released Security Cornerstones, a new series of e-learning modules that provide a fundamental overview of the business practices and technologies used within today’s physical security industry. The series is designed primarily for novice security professionals but can also help career veterans get a greater understanding of technical concepts and aspects…
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Proposals Sought to Upgrade Royal Bahamas Police Force CCTV
The government of the Bahamas is requesting proposals from qualified firms for the upgrade of the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) closed circuit television system (CCTV). The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas has received a request for assistance from the Ministry of National Security of the Bahamas. In response, the U.S. Department of Commerce and…
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