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Security Industry Association Earns American National Standards Institute Reaccreditation for SIA Standards

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has successfully completed the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) reaccreditation process for its standards development program. SIA is committed to continue developing its industry standards in accordance with ANSI requirements and invites members to get involved. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Security Industry Association Names New Director of Standards and Technology

Security Industry Association

Edison Shen will lead SIA’s standards and technical program activities and develop content on cybersecurity and technology topics for SIA members. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Edison Shen as its new director of standards and technology. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Transportation Worker Identity Credential: Reviving the Qualified Technology List With Simple Self-Certification Approval Process

Security Industry Association

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is a biometric-enabled smart card identity credential that is issued to maritime workers to enable unescorted access into secure areas of maritime facilities and vessels regulated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Coast Guard.

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The Added Value of Security Data for Proptech

Security Industry Association

And if so, why is it taking companies so long to consider security systems as one of the fundamental data sources for any data warehousing solution? If we are looking at our security from a single dimension, how can we effectively identify and prioritize risks? Lee Odess serves as chair of SIA’s Proptech Advisory Board.

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ONVIF, Security Industry Association Host Joint Webinar to Discuss “State of Standards”

Security Industry Association

A key component of the discussion will be how web standards and other standards from outside the industry are impacting the standards landscape for companies developing security solutions. The webinar is free to attend ( register here ). Based in the Washington, D.C., Based in the Washington, D.C.,

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Security Industry Association Announces 2023 Women in Security Forum Scholarship Opportunity

Security Industry Association

SIA invites employees of SIA member companies and student members to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Right-fitting for the in-demand security-related careers is a win-win that fills the industry’s talent shortage.

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Aiden O’Brien as FAST Executive Director

Security Industry Association

O’Brien will lead FAST in its efforts to connect passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O’Brien to serve as FAST’s first executive director.