Samsung Techwin’s Janet Fenner Named Chair of SIA Marketing Committee
Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin to advise Security Industry Association on events marketing Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member…
Keep Reading »SIA Examines Use of Safety Tech to Facilitate Productive and Safe Schools
Content from school safety sessions to be released for assessment by schools SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) took part in a roundtable discussion held at the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on Nov. 20 by Congressman Todd Rokita, R, Ind., Chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association and University of Phoenix Partner to Expand Access to Bachelor’s Degrees in Security
Partnership aimed at bolstering talent pipeline to support growing demands of security industry SILVER SPRING, Md. — University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice and the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced a partnership to provide those who have completed a SIA Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM®) credential with 21 credit hours to…
Keep Reading »SIA Announces Cybersecurity Advisory Board in Conjunction with National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The empanelment of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board follows last month’s introduction of the Connected Security Expo @ ISC West by ISC Events. Silver Spring, Md. — To enhance its cybersecurity posture going forward from National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced the empaneling of the SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board. The…
Keep Reading »SIA Salutes the Sponsors of Securing New Ground 2015
SNG 2015 takes place on Oct. 28-29 at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Register today at http://www.securingnewground.com. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) thanks to the corporate sponsors of Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, to be held this year on Oct. 28-29, 2015, at…
Keep Reading »U.S. Electronic Security Product Demand to Exceed $16 Billion in 2019
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Demand for electronic security products in the US is projected to rise 7.0 percent annually through 2019 to $16.2 billion. Strengthening new construction expenditures following the recession-impacted 2009-14 period will drive gains. A heightened perceived risk of crime due to widespread media coverage will also support gains, even as the actual number…
Keep Reading »SIA Thanks Ray O’Hara as 2015 SIA Insightful Practitioner
SIA will present Mr. O’Hara with the SIA Insightful Practitioners Award during the SIA Honors Night event at The Current at Chelsea Piers in New York, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 18. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) today announced Ray O’Hara CPP, Executive Vice President, International Services and Consulting and Investigations, AS…
Keep Reading »SIA Offers New Member Benefits in Partnership with GSA Schedules Inc.
SIA has partnered with industry-leading SIA Member GSA Schedules Inc. to provide an exclusive new member benefit for companies looking to expand business through government contracting. SILVER SPRING, Md. — Spending on homeland security and public safety products is projected to exceed $81 billion by 2020! Is your company strategically positioned to win government contracts?…
Keep Reading »New Symbols Add More Security to Architectural Designs
AG-01 V.3.0 addresses some of the industry’s latest technologies, including IP cameras, advanced intrusion sensors, Power over Ethernet and biometric devices, among others. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), today released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0.…
Keep Reading »SIA Confirms More Speakers for Securing New Ground 2015
SNG serves as the top executive conference for the security industry, Oct. 28-29, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed more speakers for Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, 2015, at the Millennium Broadway…
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