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How the Latest National Defense Authorization Act Impacts the Security Industry

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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. 86,930,000 to support the Army’s Physical Security Equipment (OPA3) program that strengthens physical security measures at military installations. .

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SIA New Member Profile: Infusion Direct Marketing

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New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Infusion Direct Marketing, Inc. specializes in developing marketing programs for the security industry. SIA spoke with Monique Merhige, president of Infusion Direct Marketing, about the company’s history and offerings and the security industry. Lucie, Florida.

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

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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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How Can We Better Market the Security Industry?

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Dakota Bierly, marketing and sales at Northland Controls, is a member of the SIA RISE Steering Committee and RISE’s AcceleRISE Subcommittee. How did you get started in security?” This is apparent after the 2021 Security Benchmark Report identified staffing as one of the top 10 critical issues facing our industry.

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

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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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SIA New Member Profile: Safe and Sound Security

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New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Safe and Sound Security is a commercial security company that approaches commercial security systems installation with a passion for customer success. The company’s early focus was on selling and installing residential security camera systems and burglar alarm systems.

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

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While the immediate consequences of a government shutdown are felt most by federal employees, its ripple effects impact various industries, notably including the security industry. How does a government shutdown impact the security industry?