SIA Technology Insights – Spring 2018
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. In that spirit, we start this issue off with two technologies – social media and facial recognition – that are seeing great adoption in the consumer space and poised to be adopted for security and safety applications.
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Letter of Support for Secure Airport Public Spaces Act
On May 16, 2018, the Security Industry Association expressed strong support for the Secure Airport Public Spaces Act, which will help address critical security needs at our nation’s airports.
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Letter of Support for Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act (H.R. 4627)
On Jan. 31, 2018, the Security Industry Association (SIA) expressed strong support for the Shielding Public Spaces From Vehicular Terrorism Act, which would assist our communities in addressing this evolving threat.
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Comments on Identity Policy “Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Federal Agencies Through Improved Identity, Credential and Access Management”
The Security Industry Association submitted comments on the Office of Management and Budget’s identity policy M-18-XX, prepared by SIA’s identity and procurement policy working groups. SIA supports the draft policy’s consolidation of disparate guidance to agencies to provide a more cohesive and coherent ICAM governance, adoption and modernization.
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Letter of Support for MI HB 5828 and HB 5830
SIA has expressed strong support for MI HB 5828 and HB5830, two bills designed to improve school security across the state of Michigan.
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SIA Joins Coalition Activity Related to Safe Transport of Lithium Ion Batteries
The Security Industry Association, as a member of The Safe Battery/Products Transportation Coalition which represents companies and associations of companies that manufacture, use, and transport lithium cells and batteries and products containing them, has advocated for the enactment of H.R. 4, as reported from the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, without amendment to Section 509.
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SIA Joins with NRF and Others to Voice Concerns over Tariff Proposals
In a letter on April 11 to Chairman Kevin Brady and Ranking Member Richard Neal of the House Ways & Means Committee, the Security Industry Association joined a long list of other organizations representing U.S. manufacturers, farmers and agribusinesses, retailers, technology companies, importers, exporters, and supply chain stakeholders, expressed “deep concern with potential impact of the Administration’s decision to use tariffs to address China’s unfair trade practices and its trade and investment relationship with the United States.”
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Security Market Index – March 2018 Edition (ISC West Edition)
Ninety-five percent of security industry professionals polled in the latest SIA Security Market Index (SMI) survey say that current business conditions are positive, with 42 percent saying they are “excellent.”
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Guide to New Tax Incentives for Security and Fire Protection Systems
Take advantage of the NEW $1 million tax benefit by investing in security and life safety measures
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Security Market Index – December 2017 Edition
Provided to SIA members as a review of current market conditions the December 2017 edition of the Security Market Index research report indicates largely positive financial confidence.
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