Security Market Index: September 2019 Edition
Provided to Security Industry Association members as a review of current market conditions, the September 2019 Security Market Index shows that, as the seasons have changed from summer to fall, so have industry players’ feelings in the state of the market.
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RISE Mentoring Menu
To help you unlock your potential, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has developed this “mentoring menu” – a guide to industry leaders who have offered their time to help mentor members of SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals.
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Opposition Letter to Massachusetts Law on Temporary Locking Devices in Classrooms
The Security Industry Association has expressed concerns with Massachusetts HB 3871, which would amend state law to include “temporary door locking devices” for public schools to use in classrooms.
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Opposition Letter to Wisconsin Law on Classroom Barricade Devices
The Security Industry Association has expressed concerns with Wisconsin AB 44, which would amend state law to allow public schools to use “barricade devices” in classrooms.
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SIA, ALAS and CANASA Letter of Support for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Security Industry Association, the Latin American Security Association and the Canadian Security Association formed a coalition to urge the U.S. Congress to approve the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement promptly.
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SIA Technology Insights – Fall 2019
In every issue of SIA Technology Insights, we try to look to the cutting edge (and sometimes even to the bleeding edge) of security technology, to ensure you stay current with the steady whir of technology change. This edition examines the new world of security, where everything is online, machines are learning to perform tasks and threats can come from anywhere in the world.
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Security Industry Job Descriptions
This collection of security industry job description templates is designed to support SIA’s “Employer’s Complete Guide to Hiring” by adding more tools and depth to the 12-step reference guide. Specifically, the scope of this project supports Step 2 in the guide, “Role Clarity, Responsibilities and Growth Potential,” by providing job descriptions for SIA member stakeholders. These job descriptions are primarily designed for either manufacturers/solutions companies or security systems integration firms, although some job descriptions (e.g., business development manager) are more universal and can be applied to other types of businesses.
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SIA Analysis of Acquisition Rules Related to NDAA Prohibition of Chinese Video Surveillance Products
This preliminary analysis covers the interim final rule implementing Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal 2019 (P.L. 115-232) which prohibits procurement of certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance products. This rule was published and became effective August 13, 2019. This analysis focuses specifically on the video surveillance equipment and services covered, and SIA will update this analysis with additional insight or information as needed.
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Corporate Social Responsibility: SIA Members’ Role in Society
This white paper explores key concepts in corporate social responsibility, how the practices have become major factors in business, related policies and benefits, examples of effective programs and additional resources.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coalition Support Letter for U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
The Security Industry Association joined a group of organizations to support the USMCA, which will preserve and strengthen trade ties to Canada and Mexico.
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