Tag: Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association opens applications for SIA RISE Scholarship
September 28, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the SIA RISE community for young security professionals. Through this year’s RISE Scholarship program, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“Applying for a SIA...
SIA to present Gabrielle Shea with 2021 SIA Industry Advocate Award
September 13, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Gabrielle Shea – public policy manager, government relations and public policy at NEC Corporation of America – as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Industry Advocate Award, which recognizes leadership in public policy.
Shea will be presented with the award on Sept. 21 at Part 3 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference.
The SIA...
Agenda and speakers for Part 3 of 2021 SIA GovSummit announced
September 3, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda, speaker lineup and program for Part 3 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference, including a keynote presentation from Dr. David Mussington (pictured on right) – executive assistant director of the Infrastructure Security Division at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) – on security challenges...
FAST extends free job postings for SIA and ESA members
August 30, 2021SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry, has announced an extension of its free job listings for Security Industry Association (SIA) and Electronic Security Association (ESA) members.
This extension is an effort to aid in the industry’s economic recovery and workforce development efforts following challenges presented by the...
Security Industry Association announces 2021 SIA WISF Scholarship winners
August 10, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named six recipients for the 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.
In the 2021 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree...
SIA commends Senate passage of U.S. Innovation and Competition Act
June 9, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced that it applauds the U.S. Senate for its passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260), which significantly increases investment in research and development, education and training, supply chain security and the broader U.S. innovation ecosystem.
SIA previously expressed its strong support for the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act – formerly the Endless Frontier Act – when...
SIA names Marc R. Tardiff as 2021 New Product Showcase Merit Award winner
June 8, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Marc R. Tardiff as the 2021 recipient of the SIA New Product Showcase (NPS) Merit Award. SIA will present Tardiff with the award at the 2021 SIA NPS Awards Ceremony, which will be held June 17 as a virtual event.
Established in 1979, the SIA New Product Showcase Awards recognize innovative physical security products, services and solutions. The awards are presented annually in partnership with ISC...
SIA announces program for Part 2 of the virtual 2021 SIA GovSummit
May 24, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for Part 2 of the 2021 SIA GovSummit, its annual public policy and government security technology conference that is being held as a three-part virtual conference.
Part 2 takes place on June 9, following the first session that was held on April 28. Part 3 is scheduled for Sept. 21.
Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists...
SIA’s AcceleRISE virtual conference set for Aug. 23-25
May 19, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the 2021 AcceleRISE conference – an essential experience hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals in the security industry – taking place virtually Aug. 23-25.
The 2021 AcceleRISE event will challenge tomorrow’s security leaders to test their limits, escape their comfort zones and grow their industry expertise.
“I am so excited about AcceleRISE...
ESA, ASIS and SIA partner with InfraGard in support of national security
March 22, 2021Paul Ragusa, Editor
WASHINGTON—The Electronic Security Association (ESA), ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced a Memorandum of Understanding with The InfraGard National Members Alliance (INMA) in support of the InfraGard Electronic Security Industry Cross Sector Council (ESI-CSC).
The INMA leads the private sector side of the InfraGard public-private partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and is comprised of professionals in critical infrastructure...