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Innovative Security Designs Earns ‘Best New Product’ Title at NPS

April 11, 2013

The Lynx from Innovative Security Designs (ISD) earned the coveted Best New Product Award at Wednesday’s New Product Showcase (NPS) hosted by the Security Industry Association at ISC West.

SIA, ASIS Unveil New Alliance at ISC West

April 8, 2013

In an effort to promote collaboration and information sharing between the two groups, ASIS Int’l and the Security Industry Association (SIA) will formally announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at ISC West on Thursday.

Tech Talk: Welcoming Interoperability With Open Arms

April 3, 2013

While it has not progressed at the same pace as IT, physical security is nonetheless surely if slowly heading toward open and interoperable devices and systems. Find out why this is important to the future of electronic security and some of the organizations paving the way.

Security Industry Plays Key Role in Securing Nation’s Schools

April 1, 2013

The tragic events in Newtown, Conn., in December reminded all of us that the safety of our schools and our children is of paramount concern. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has been on the forefront of this issue, working with the industry, state and federal governments, and school administrators to ensure the safety of our children and teachers.

SIA-Supported School Safety Bill Passes Senate Committee

March 12, 2013

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday to approve the School Safety Enhancements Act of 2013, a measure supported by the Security Industry Association (SIA).

Federal Cuts Could Enhance Integrators’ Support Role With Clients

March 8, 2013

For electronic security industry stakeholders warily tracking the threat of massive federal spending cuts, tensions only intensified after congressional leaders and the White House failed to reach a deal on March 1 to avert sequestration.

SIA Opposes Texas Bills, Says RFID Technology Keeps Students Safe

February 7, 2013

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has voiced its opposition to proposed legislation in Texas that would prohibit the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology as a means to identify, transmit information about, or track the location of students.

Dispute Over NFPA 730 Will Soon Move to Front Burner Again

February 1, 2013

In mid-March, the various stakeholders that comprise the National Fire Protection Association Technical Committee on Premises Security will reconvene to continue contentious deliberations over a proposal to issue the latest revision to NFPA 730 as a code rather than a best-practices guide.

SIA Offers Support for School Security Initiatives

January 31, 2013

Following the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., the Security Industry Association (SIA) has formed a committee to work with lawmakers on adopting new school security initiatives

SIA Announces 10th Annual Ride for Education Date

January 17, 2013

The Security Industry Association (SIA) will host the 10th annual Ride for Education, which raises money to fund educational opportunities for first-responders, on April 13, immediately following ISC West in Las Vegas.

SIA Seeks to Strengthen Security Via Standards

December 3, 2012

SIA is busy at work in pursuit of standards that will keep the industry moving progressively forward.

SSI Sponsors SIA’s State Policy Digest

November 29, 2012

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the third quarter edition of State Policy Digest, a publication that provides a review of state legislative proposals, activities and trends impacting the electronic and physical security industry.

SIA Taps Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist to Keynote 2013 Government Summit

November 15, 2012

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected two-time Pulitzer-Prize winning journalist and best-selling author Bob Woodward to serve as keynote speaker at its 2013 Government Summit, scheduled for June 4-5, 2013 at the W Hotel in Washington.

SIA’s New Publication Helps Unlock Government Grant Funding

November 7, 2012

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the first edition of its Fiscal Year Informer (FYI). The twice-yearly publication will serve as a resource to help security professionals unlock government grant funding.

Hot Seat: Championing Standards

November 2, 2012

Brivo Systems President and CEO Steve Van Till is on the frontlines as a leading advocate for standards in the electronic security industry. His efforts include serving as chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Standards Committee. He joins the conversation to expound on the topic.