Security Industry Association Names Tony Diodato as 2021 SIA Standards Service Award Recipient
Diodato will be recognized at The Advance for his outstanding dedication and contributions to SIA’s Open Supervised Device Protocol standard and programming. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tony Diodato as the recipient of the 2021 SIA Standards Service Award, an honor presented to an individual demonstrating continued excellence and tireless service in…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board
Benji Hutchinson of NEC Corporation of America and Jim Black of Microsoft will guide the SIA IBTAB in driving advancement and adoption of innovative biometric solutions. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the SIA Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board (IBTAB), an exclusive advisory…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA will award $3,000 scholarships to five young security professionals to be used toward continuing education and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Appoints Ryan Kaltenbaugh and Alex Asnovich to SIA Executive Advisory Board
Kaltenbaugh of LenelS2 and Asnovich of Motorola Solutions will serve on the association’s panel of security industry thought leaders from SIA member companies. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Ryan Kaltenbaugh – vice president at LenelS2 – and Alex Asnovich – head of global marketing, video security and analytics at Motorola Solutions…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Releases Version 2.2 of SIA OSDP Standard
Newly updated access control communications standard improves interoperability and security, expands support for smart card applications SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released version 2.2 of SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. SIA OSDP version 2.2 features…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Launches Mentorship Program for Early and Mid-Career Professionals
The Talent, Inclusion, Mentorship and Education program will promote diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment through valuable learning and development opportunities. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the SIA RISE Steering Committee are launching Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) – a new mentorship program for early and mid-career professionals in the security industry. The…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead SIA RISE Community for Young Professionals
Erin Mann of Allegion Canada and Kelsey Carnell of Axis Communications will guide RISE in fostering the careers of young security talent. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry. Erin…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Strengthens Identity Expertise Through Addition of IdTA Members
IdTA to cease operations; leading members to join SIA and guide its new Identity and Biometric Technology Advisory Board effective Jan. 1, 2021 Silver Spring, MD, Dec. 3, 2020 – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Identification Technology Association (IdTA) announced today that leading IdTA members will become members of SIA and guide a…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Recognizes Bruce Davidson With Excellence in Government Service Award
Davidson led DHS Office of SAFETY Act Implementation, encouraged the development and deployment of effective anti-terrorism products and services. SILVER SPRING, MD, Dec. 1, 2020 – The Security Industry Association (SIA) today recognized Bruce Davidson with its Excellence in Government Service Award for his many years of service with the United States Department of Homeland…
Keep Reading »SIA Recognizes Jack Hanagriff with 2020 Insightful Practitioner Award
Hanagriff recognized for his work at City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that it will present the 2020 Insightful Practitioner Award to Jack Hanagriff, infrastructure protection coordinator with the City of Houston Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security. Hanagriff, who has…
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