Security Industry Association Releases 2026 Revision to DC-09 Standard
The newly released DC-09 version, an ANSI-approved standard for open and interoperable IP alarm transmission, features enhanced security and simplified deployment. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the 2026 revision of the SIA DC-09 standard—the trusted standard for secure IP-based communication between intrusion systems and monitoring centers. SIA DC-09 is an American National…
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Security Industry Association Releases New Corporate Credential Design Guide
The publication—produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group—offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group and sharing recommended practices for the design and implementation of…
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Security Industry Association Names Erica McCann as Chair of SIA Government Relations Committee
Erica McCann of Amazon will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members regarding policy affecting the security industry and make recommendations. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Erica McCann as chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee—an expert-led group that helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends…
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Security Industry Association Names Dan Merkle as 2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
Dan Merkle, chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.…
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Security Industry Association Names Amazon and YourSix as 2026 SIA Members of the Year
The two companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Amazon and YourSix will each receive a 2026 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honorees…
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Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, Opens Call for Proposals
Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for Perimeter PREVENT—the premier perimeter security event. This year’s event, which examines the critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C. Perimeter PREVENT—presented by…
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Security Industry Association and ISC West Call for Entries for the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards
The SIA NPS Awards at ISC West recognize the security industry’s leading products, services and solutions. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West are calling the industry to submit their entries for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2026. The SIA NPS Awards competition is the industry’s premier awards program and is presented…
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Security Industry Association Names Daniël Reichman and Mark Schreiber as 2026 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
Reichman and Schreiber will be honored for their leadership in growing SIA’s programs and services at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Daniël Reichman and Mark Schreiber as the 2026 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. SIA will present Reichman and Schreiber with the…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2026 Board of Directors Nominations
SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended individuals to serve as members of the 2026–2028 SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West. The following individuals have been nominated for an initial two-year term starting in 2026:…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of RISE Community for Young Professionals
With several new members, the RISE Steering Committee, under the leadership of new chair Kelly Ann Christensen and vice chair Joey Joy, guides the SIA RISE community in fostering the careers of emerging security industry leaders. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters…
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