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Security Industry Association and International Biometrics + Identity Association Oppose Adding Extraneous Prohibitions on TSA Use of Facial Biometrics in Potential FAA Measure

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose inclusion in the FAA Reauthorization measure of an extraneous provision seeking to prohibit the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) from using facial recognition technology. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Security Industry Association Announces 2024 Winners of the SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Leire Arbona Puértolas, Melissa Conley, Heather Haller and Caitlin Kneapler will be honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security at the 2024 SIA GovSummit. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and TSA strategies and priorities. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Nominations for 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 100

Security Industry Association

Each year, the SIA WISF Power 100 program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Amplifying School Security With Gunshot Detection Systems

Security Industry Association

Preventive measures should be priorities, including security practices and technologies, and resources should be provided to help students and staff deal with mental health and anger issues before they escalate. A Guide to Evaluating Systems Much like other security technologies, not all gunshot sensors and alerting systems are created equal.

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Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments

Business Resilience Decoded

Episode 144: Evaluating the Safety, Hazards, and Risks in Your Organization’s Physical Environments When was the last time you evaluated the threats to your physical environment? There is so much to consider beyond processes and security. There is so much to consider beyond processes and security.

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Security Industry Association Announces 2022 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

Security Industry Association

Seven security industry professionals and students will receive scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. . Jim Black of Microsoft Corporation; Dhira Bluestone of PAE National Security Solutions; Lynn de Séve of GSA Schedules, Inc.; SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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Event Report: Perimeter PREVENT – the Premier Perimeter Security Event

Security Industry Association

Highlights From SIA’s Gathering of Industry and Government to Address Critical Issues Related to Perimeter Defense for Physical Environments On Nov. The day began with a session on the vehicle ramming mitigation initiatives conducted through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – under the U.S.