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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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Thinking Forward: IT Governance & Cybersecurity for 2024 & Beyond

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Thinking Forward: IT Governance & Cybersecurity for 2024 & Beyond Last Updated: January 22, 2024 As we step into 2024, practitioners and managers of IT Governance & Cybersecurity programs are under more pressure than ever. Doing so allows you to proactively manage risk and stay nimble in the face of changes ahead.

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Americans Need to Know How the Government Will Use AI

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Americans have been concerned about tech-enabled government surveillance for as long as they have known about it. With the recent Department of Homeland Security announcement that it is embracing artificial intelligence, that concern isn't going away anytime soon. How could federal agencies mitigate some of that fear?

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Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members

Security Industry Association

Patrick Russell – associate director of government relations – and Colby Williams – senior manager of government relations – will support the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Russell comes to SIA with 15 years of experience working in politics and policy.

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Security Industry Association Names Renee Thompson as Chair of Environmental, Social and Governance Advisory Board

Security Industry Association

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Renee Thompson – director of global sustainability and environmental compliance at Wesco International – as the first-ever chair of SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board. SILVER SPRING, Md. – Learn more and get started as a volunteer.

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Security Industry Association Expands Government Relations Team to Better Serve Its Members

Security Industry Association

George Sewell – government relations coordinator – supports the development and execution of SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named George Sewell to serve as its new government relations coordinator.

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Security Industry Association Creates New and Updated Government Relations Guides for SIA Members   

Security Industry Association

New SIA publications offer a state-by-state reference guide to biometric information privacy legislation, key information on federal grants that can be used for funding of security projects, a guide to facial recognition laws and important details on school security funding and cannabis security requirements.