Interference Ahead? Why the Security Industry Is Fighting a Monopolistic Wireless Spectrum Proposal
About the Webinar
The lower 900 MHz band (902-928 MHz) is used by millions of Part 15 low-power, radio frequency security and life safety devices such as consumer electronics and appliances, wireless alarm systems, smart home equipment, electronic access control devices and others essential for protecting homes, small businesses and critical infrastructure. A monopolistic proposal from a single company before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) seeks to reallocate portions of this band of spectrum for an exclusive license and remove an FCC rule that has protected Part 15 devices from harmful interference and preserved this ecosystem for decades. The Security Industry Association (SIA) and numerous other public safety organizations are opposing this proposal and are fighting it on Capitol Hill.
Join this webinar presented by SIA with support from ISC Security Events to learn about the proposal, get an update on where our advocacy efforts stand and discuss the impacts on the security industry devices that communicate in the spectrum.
Panelists will share:
- An overview of the petition and where it stands today
- A look at our technical analysis of how this will impact devices in the band
- A snapshot of SIA’s advocacy on the issue
- What you can do to help protect this band for security products and services
Presented with support from:
Speakers
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Jake ParkerSenior Director of Government Relations, Security Industry AssociationAs senior director of government relations for the Security Industry Association (SIA), Jake Parker leads the development of the association’s legislative and regulatory programs.
Parker came to SIA with more than 12 years of experience on Capitol Hill, most recently as legislative director for U.S. Rep. Tom Latham (R-Iowa), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and history from Tennessee Temple University, a master’s degree in international relations from Salve Regina University and a graduate diploma in national security studies from the U.S. Naval War College.
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Lauren BresetteSenior Manager of Government Relations, Security Industry AssociationAs SIA’s senior manager of government relations, Lauren Bresette leads SIA’s congressional initiatives among other duties. Bresette came to SIA with three years of experience in Washington D.C., working on legislative policy, programmatic funding, regulatory issues and business development for defense, homeland security and veterans’ issues. She holds a bachelor’s degree in international studies and economics from Boston College, where she studied political conflict, environmental policy and Middle East/North African affairs, and has earned an Acquisition Law & Policy Credential from the Defense Acquisition University.
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