Posts Tagged ‘Best Practices’
The Security Industry’s ‘Third Wave’
Last month, SIA Industry Relations Director Ron Hawkins spoke at Engage 2016, The Verint Systems Global Customer Conference, in Chicago, specifying trends in what he called “the third wave” of the security industry. “First, we had basic mechanical equipment like locks, then electronic devices, including cameras and alarms, and now we are entering security’s digital…
Keep Reading »SIA Working Group Contributions Reflected in CSI MasterFormat
Panel’s recommended overhaul of Division 28 included in document Silver Spring, Md. — The 2016 edition of MasterFormat from the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), which contains extensive recommendations from a Security Industry Association (SIA) working group, is now available. MasterFormat provides an organizational structure that is an important tool in…
Keep Reading »Protecting Data a Lot Like Raising Children
Having a computer-based infrastructure is a lot like having kids. Both are very smart—too smart for their own good in many cases—and need a lot of planning to keep them safe and secure. You child-proofed your home before your child was born, and you probably still worry for your kid even now when they are…
Keep Reading »Five Tips to Improve Your Video Marketing
In a recent CMI/Marketing Profs study, 80 percent of B2B marketers said that they plan to use video as a content marketing tactic in 2016. In addition, according to a Forbes study, 75 percent of business executives watch work-related videos at least weekly. With those numbers in mind, the Security Industry Association (SIA) decided it…
Keep Reading »Follow Partner Alliance for Safer Schools on Twitter @PASSK12
Via Twitter, the coalition will deliver news and information on school safety and security. Silver Spring, Md. — The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) is now on Twitter with the handle @PASSK12. PASS, which was formed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Systems Contractors Association, is a coalition dedicated to providing…
Keep Reading »IAHSS Foundation Announces Newly Appointed Board Members
Ron Hawkins, SIA Director of Industry Relations, among appointees to IAHSS Foundation Board. Silver Spring, Md. — The International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Foundation (IAHSS Foundation) established in 1981 as an extension of the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS) to foster and promote educational and scientific research and develop a…
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 and NCS4 Team Up to Strengthen Security Practices at Stadium Events
Organizations strive to address unique security challenges facing stadiums, ballparks, arenas and similar facilities through the use of security technologies. SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration in addressing the unique security…
Keep Reading »PASS Adds Steering Committee Members
New steering committee members and endorsing organizations support PASS CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS)—an initiative developed by the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA)—is excited to announce that it has added three new members to its steering committee. Michele Gay, founder of Safe and…
Keep Reading »PASS Launches Campaign for the Adoption of School Security Guidelines
Tiered school security guidelines consider risks, resources for individual schools. Las Vegas, Nev. — The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) released its K-12 security guidelines at ISC West on April 16 at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas. PASS is a volunteer alliance among the Security Industry Association (SIA), the National Systems Contractors…
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