Security Industry Association Seeks Nominations for 2018 George R. Lippert Award
High Honor Recognizes Service and Leadership in the Security Industry SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now seeking nominations for the 2018 George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. The Lippert Award will be…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Secure Schools Roundtable at GovSummit 2018
Government, Education Groups and Private-Sector Experts Will Discuss School Safety Best Practices, Funding and Coordination SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that its upcoming GovSummit will feature an expanded, half-day format for the popular Secure Schools Roundtable on Thursday, June 28. This session will be held in cooperation with the…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2018 Legislator of the Year and Statesman Award Winners
Sens. Orrin Hatch, John Thune and Gary Peters, Reps. Dan Donovan and John Rutherford and Security Industry Veteran Rob Reiter Will Be Honored at SIA GovSummit SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the recipients of its Legislator of the Year and Statesman Awards for 2018. The awardees will be honored…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speakers for GovSummit 2018
Christopher Krebs and Soraya Correa of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Give Remarks at Event Connecting Government, Security and Technology SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. Christopher Krebs, undersecretary (nominee) for the U.S. Department…
Keep Reading »SIA Commends Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security on Botnet Report
Report follows Executive Order on Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Networks and Critical Infrastructure SILVER SPRING, Md. – On May 30, 2018, the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Homeland Security released an action-oriented report on how the private sector and government can collaborate to mitigate against the threat of botnets and automated distributed attacks. The…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Applauds Signing of Maryland Alarm Bills
Maryland HB 645 and 1117 and SB 662 and 927 Provide Commonsense Updates and Reforms Pertaining to Low-Voltage Alarm Licensing and False Alarm Reduction Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the signing of companion bills impacting alarm systems companies in Maryland – House Bills (HB) 645 and 1117 and their corresponding…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Reveals Agenda for GovSummit 2018
Summit to Highlight Top Security Issues Facing Government Agencies Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for its annual public policy and government security technology conference, SIA GovSummit. This event – held June 27 and 28 at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, D.C. – will bring together government security…
Keep Reading »SIA Seeks Session Proposals for ISC East 2018 and ISC West 2019
Conference Proposals Sought on Critical Issues, Relevant Technologies and New Strategies for Today’s Dynamic Security Market Silver Spring, MD – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events have announced that the SIA Education@ISC team is seeking quality session proposals for two upcoming events: ISC East 2018 – Nov. 14–15 in New York City…
Keep Reading »Keynote Speakers Announced for Cyber:Secured Forum
Suneeta Hazra and Judy Smith of the Colorado U.S. Attorney’s Office to Discuss Cybercrime Trends and Developments Denver, CO – The Security Industry Association (SIA), PSA Security Network and ISC Security Events have announced the keynote speakers for the upcoming Cyber:Secured Forum – an event centered on how to improve and maintain the cybersecurity of…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Supports Michigan Legislation to Bolster School Security Safeguards
MI HB 5828 and HB 5830 recognize the importance of safe schools Silver Spring, MD (May 2, 2018) – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expressed strong support for MI HB 5828 and HB5830, two bills designed to improve school security across the state of Michigan. In a letter to Michigan House of Representatives Committee…
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