Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria…
Keep Reading »ISC West 2024 Grows Attendance, Offers Most Expansive Lineup Yet
With a commitment to elevating customer experience, ISC West continues to see its numbers grow year over year. NORWALK, Conn. – ISC West 2024, the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade event, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered another year of successful programming and welcomed more than 29,000…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2024 SIA New Products & Solutions Awards
IronYun took the top honor in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2024 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top…
Keep Reading »Maryland Set to Enact Nation’s Strongest Regulations for Law Enforcement Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Updated May 16, 2024 SILVER SPRING, Md. – On April 8, 2024, during its last day of regular session, the Maryland General Assembly unanimously passed House Bill 338/Senate Bill 182 to regulate the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement across the state. Gov. Wes Moore signed the bill into law on May 16.…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair and 2024 Executive Committee and Board Members
SIA announced the 2024 board and executive committee during The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting at ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair – Scott Dunn of Axis Communications – and presented four new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering, held…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Bill Bozeman as Honorary SIA Member
Bozeman will be recognized for his longtime service to SIA and the security industry during ISC West. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Committee has named Bill Bozeman as an honorary SIA member. Bozeman – a security industry veteran and longtime SIA member and SIA Board of Directors member – is one of…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Bobby Prostko as Data Privacy Advisory Board Chair
Allegion Chief Privacy Officer Bobby Prostko will spearhead the advisory board’s efforts to inform and educate the security industry about the importance of protecting personally identifiable information. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Robert “Bobby” Prostko, Allegion chief privacy officer and deputy general counsel, to serve as the new chair of its…
Keep Reading »ASIS International and Security Industry Association Announce Conference Lineup for Security LeadHER 2024
The 2024 Security LeadHER event, hosted by SIA and ASIS and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, will gather hundreds of industry leaders June 24-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for their second annual Security LeadHER conference, an event designed…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Dan Cremins as Built Environment Advisory Board Chair
Dan Cremins, senior business development manager at Delta Electronics, will spearhead the advisory board’s efforts to foster engagement between the proptech community and the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Dan Cremins of Delta Electronics to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board. The SIA…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Expands Its Team to Better Serve Its Members
Rachel Tayag, Adriana Lopez Cadima, Natalie Robinson and Adom Yusuf will support and advance SIA’s efforts and initiatives in learning and development, marketing, member services and standards and technology. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed four new members to the SIA team to support the association’s members and initiatives: Rachel Tayag, associate…
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