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Counting Costs: The Impact of a Government Shutdown on the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

A federal government shutdown on Oct. is that Congress will be unable to pass the 12 annual appropriations bills that fund government operations – or even adopt an extension of current spending under a “continuing resolution for temporary relief” – before the beginning of the new fiscal year. A federal government shutdown on Oct.

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How FICAM Revisions Enable New Security Solutions in the Government Sector

Security Industry Association

For government facilities and civilian organizations alike, establishing an effective physical access control system (PACS) is a top priority. government facilities, though, designing a PACS that complies with the latest updates to Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 201-3 is of vital importance.

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U.S. House Passes Bill to Requiring FCC to Limit New Authorizations for Chinese Equipment, Prohibit Revocation

Security Industry Association

3919 , the Secure Equipment Act of 2021, which now awaits further action in the U.S. would require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt rules prohibiting “equipment authorization” for certain Chinese telecommunications and video surveillance equipment. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R.

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Security Industry Association Recognizes Paul Anstine and Scott Shellenberger With 2023 Excellence in Government Service Awards

Security Industry Association

House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, were recognized at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. during the 2023 SIA GovSummit , SIA’s annual government security conference. during the 2023 SIA GovSummit , SIA’s annual government security conference.

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SIA New Member Profile: Enterprise Security, Inc.

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Enterprise Security, Inc. ESI) is a systems integration company specializing in completely integrated, innovative security management systems. Emens, chief operating officer at Enterprise Security, Inc., about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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ASIS International and Security Industry Association Announce Conference Lineup for Security LeadHER 2024

Security Industry Association

The 2024 Security LeadHER event, hosted by SIA and ASIS and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, will gather hundreds of industry leaders June 24-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Security LeadHER 2024 will be held June 24-25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Phoenix, Arizona. ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER

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California Approves Right to Repair Legislation – Security Products Exempt

Security Industry Association

Resulting from advocacy efforts by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and our industry partners, all states enacting right to repair legislation so far – New York, Minnesota and, with the governor’s potential signature, California – have included provisions that exclude security products.

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