IntelligentSIA: New Research, Analysis, Resources & Events to Help You Maximize Your Membership

By Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association on June 15, 2023 |
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Hey SIA members! Here are the top 12 things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more.

Welcome, New Members!

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Energy Systems Design, Fortescue Metals Group, i2i Global Technology Solutions, Intego Warranty, IXP Corporation, Pimloc, REP Marketing Solutions, SoloSquid and USSV Security. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Here’s What Else You Need to Know This Month:

  • The latest industry confidence numbers are here! Coming off a successful ISC West 2023, the SIA May/June Security Market Index found 77% of respondents have a positive view of the industry’s current condition, and attendees of ISC West discussed this year’s strong show. Access the report and video here!
  • The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has opened the call for nominations for the inaugural FAST Security Technician of the Year Awards, an initiative recognizing security technicians who have demonstrated excellence, premier customer service and leadership within their organizations. Honorees selected in this year’s award program will be recognized Nov. 15 at ISC East. Learn more and submit a nomination here.
  • The deadline has been extended to submit a speaking proposal for the SIA Education@ISC conferences at ISC East 2023 (Nov. 14-16 in NYC) and ISC West 2024 (April 9-12 in Las Vegas). Last chance; ideas due June 16! Learn more and get started here.
  • Stay connected, engaged and informed with the new mySIA app! Make the most of your membership and download it today for iOS or Android.
  • On May 24, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed into law an omnibus appropriations bill which includes a comprehensive right to repair law that will go into effect on July 1, 2024. SIA’s Colby Williams highlights what the new legislation means for the security industry in this blog.
  • 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.
  • On June 21, SIA, ALAS, CANASA and Euralarm invite you to attend a multi-association virtual panel discussion on cybersecurity strategies for physical security and the importance of a holistic approach to cybersecurity. The event will also include an interactive Q&A with the speakers. Learn more and register here.
  • Join us June 27 for a virtual town hall hosted by SIA’s Autonomous Solutions Working Group! Hear from security executives at ServiceNow, Thermo Fisher Scientific and Dexcom, along with working group chair Steve Reinharz, about how to expertly sell new technology internally. Learn more and register here.
  • On July 12, join SIA virtually for the first in our new Economic Outlook Series! This event will feature the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s chief economist, Curtis Dubay, and share expert insights on key economic trends affecting the security business community. Learn more and register here.
  • New videos from the SIA Proptech Advisory Board! Hear from Kevin Wilhelm, country manager at Sharry, about how to look at managing visitors from a customer experience and security standpoint for your building or development, and get a “101 course” on access control from Chris Wilson, chief technology officer/principal at MXV Security Solutions.
  • The SIA RISE community for young professionals, emerging leaders and those new to the security industry is gearing up for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, taking place Aug. 14-16 in the Mile High City – Denver, Colorado. Learn more and register for this can’t-miss event here!
  • In a new guest blog from SIA Counter-UAS Working Group Chair Bill Edwards and Cory Peterson, risk manager for the city of Lakewood, Colorado, learn how SIA and our members are leading the way on protecting venues against drone threats and advance UAS-specific authorities and regulations within the U.S. Code.