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Highlights From the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and What It Means for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

22, 2023, President Biden signed into law the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2024. Approved annually, the NDAA primarily authorizes appropriations and sets policy requirements for the U.S. Department of State activities, the intelligence community and other defense activities.

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IntelligentSIA: 10 Updates, Member Benefits & Offerings to Kick off 2022

Security Industry Association

Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and offerings, upcoming events and opportunities and more. 27, 2021, President Biden signed the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that annually authorizes federal funding for various programs under the U.S. Happy New Year, SIA members!

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Security Industry Association Names Sean A. Ahrens and Elizabeth Lowe as 2022 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year

Security Industry Association

Ahrens and Elizabeth Lowe as the 2022 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award , which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services. An active member of SIA with over 20 years of industry experience, Sean A. Learn more and get started as a volunteer. .

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The 2022 Midterm Elections’ Impact on the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

The 2022 midterm elections are over and now attention turns to the 118th Congress. Leadership of the House for the 118th might still be in question ( see our in-depth 2022 Midterms election results recap here ), but before those votes can happen in January, Congress still needs to wrap up December.

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5 Key Takeaways from the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

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Industry regulators have taken notice and are making resilience a centerpiece of their activities. This is particularly true in the EU, with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) , and in the UK, with the new operational resilience regime that took effect in 2022.

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Protecting Mass Gathering Venues Against Drone Threats: How SIA and the Industry Are Leading the Way

Security Industry Association

Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson discuss how SIA and our members are working to advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the United States Code. In 2022, unofficially there were over 1,200 requests for SEAR designation, not all of which were approved – this indicates both awareness and need. He is a retired U.S.

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How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning

Security Industry Association

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation , 2022 was the second-highest year (after 2021) for active shooter events of the last five years, and the year with the most casualties. For example, of the five active shooter events with the most casualties in 2022 (injured and killed), four involved rifles or semi-automatic weapons.