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Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing

SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear…

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Inside nextNav's Flawed Spectrum Proposal Public Safety Risks and Communications Disruption
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New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption

A new technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more. SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks…

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Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

The globally recognized program honors innovative women guiding the biometrics and security industry, with awards presented at SIA’s Identity and Biometrics Symposium. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program dedicated to recognizing innovative women creating a more secure world by…

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SNG Securing New Ground Dinner Keynote: Mark T. Esper

Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2025 Securing New Ground Conference

Top C-suite, cybersecurity and business leaders—including keynote speaker Mark Esper—will headline the security industry’s executive conference taking place Oct. 14–15 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2025 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 14–15 in New York…

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Security Industry Association Unveils Program for First-Ever ESG Week Event

This free and open-to-all virtual symposium will feature dynamic, expert-led sessions on key topics in sustainability, environment, social and governance. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the first-ever ESG Week Virtual Symposium, taking place Sept. 9-11, 2025. This free and open-to-all event is co-presented by the SIA Environmental,…

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SIA and SecuritySpecifiers CONSULT Scholarship Awardees Announced!
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Security Industry Association and SecuritySpecifiers Announce Inaugural Recipients of CONSULT Scholarship

Eight young professionals will receive scholarships presented by SIA and SecuritySpecifiers and providing financial support to attend CONSULT 2025. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) and SecuritySpecifiers are proud to announce the inaugural winners of a new scholarship program for rising security consultants, designers and specifiers. The CONSULT Scholarship program, presented by SIA and SecuritySpecifiers, will offer scholarships…

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Security Industry Association Launches Retail Security Advisory Board, Invites SIA Members to Participate

SIA’s new expert-led group will provide recommendations and best practices regarding retail security, foster industry collaboration, offer thought leadership and more. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the creation of a new Retail Security Advisory Board and opened a call for SIA member volunteers to join. The expert-led group will advise the…

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Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship

Nathaniel Pliskaner of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Kaine Rubalcava of City of Hope will receive $5,000 scholarships to use toward education and professional development in the identity management field. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients for the 2025 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, a program offering $5,000 scholarships for young professional SIA…

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Security Industry Association Opens Applications for 2025 SIA RISE Scholarship

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SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders. Through the RISE Scholarship, selected candidates will receive…

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