Tag: Security Industry Association (SIA)
In brief: Pavion names Bierer, Graham acquires Immix, driving OSDP adoption
September 23, 2026SSN Staff
CHANTILLY, Va.—Pavion has appointed Andy Bierer as chief executive officer, effective Sept. 14, succeeding Joe Oliveri, who is retiring after leading a period of significant growth and transformation for the integrated security and life-safety provider.
Oliveri will continue supporting the company as advisor to the CEO and board, helping ensure a smooth leadership transition.
Bierer joins Pavion from Automated Logic, a Carrier company and provider of building automation...
It's not about the cameras
September 23, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
The fight over automated license plate recognition (ALPR) isn't really a fight over license plates. It's a fight over trust.
In a recent interview with Jake Parker, senior director of government relations at the Security Industry Association (SIA), one comment stood out: "The public discussion of this is having real-world impact."
That observation captures the challenge facing not only ALPR providers, but the broader security industry. As privacy concerns,...
AMAG, SIA partner on OSDP training initiative
September 23, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—AMAG Technology and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have partnered to expand education and training around the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a security communications standard that continues to gain traction across the access control industry.
The collaboration will introduce a tiered educational program designed to help security professionals better understand, deploy and support OSDP-based systems. The initiative combines SIA's OSDP educational...
HavenLock appoints Jason Lutz SVP of sales and channel
September 22, 2026SSN Staff
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—HavenLock has named Jason Lutz senior vice president of sales and channel, bringing a longtime security industry executive aboard as the company expands distribution of its Gen4 platform.
In the role, Lutz will oversee HavenLock's sales strategy, channel development and partner engagement efforts, with a focus on growing the company's national dealer and integrator network.
The appointment comes as HavenLock moves from product launch into broader national...
Beyond the ALPR backlash: SIA calls for safeguards, not restrictions
September 16, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is urging lawmakers to focus on accountability and oversight of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) systems rather than restrictions that could diminish a critical public safety tool.
The association recently released a policy framework outlining best practices for ALPR governance, data retention and access controls as states consider new legislation. The guidance comes amid growing scrutiny of ALPR providers, including...
Mathes: Private equity increasingly focused on durable growth
September 16, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—As private equity (PE) continues to play a major role across the security industry, attendees at Securing New Ground 2026 will gain insight into how investors are evaluating businesses and identifying future growth opportunities.
During the conference session, "Private Equity Strategies," Mike Mathes, executive vice president at Convergint and chair of the Security Industry Association's (SIA’s) board of directors, will join Justin Anderson, principal at Ares...
SIA marks 25th anniversary of 9/11, highlights security industry's ongoing role
September 11, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—As the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Security Industry Association (SIA) is honoring those who lost their lives while underscoring the security industry's continuing role in helping address evolving threats.
In a statement released Sept. 11, SIA CEO Don Erickson reflected on the enduring impact of 9/11, paid tribute to victims, first responders and military service members, and pointed to areas where security...
SIA names Rothstein Scholarship recipients for 2026
September 11, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected Manuel Alejandro Fernández Mena of Johnson Controls and Jonas Rosa of Convergint as the recipients of its 2026 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, which supports emerging industry professionals by funding attendance at the annual Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
Named in honor of James Rothstein, president of Sequel LV and former SIA board chair, the scholarship covers conference registration and travel...
Beyond the badge: The new identity imperative
September 9, 2026Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
NEW YORK—As physical security, cybersecurity and enterprise risk become increasingly interconnected, access control is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once a conversation about doors, readers and credentials is now centered on identity, data governance and organizational resilience.
Ahead of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Securing New Ground (SNG) conference in New York City on Oct. 20-21, Security Systems News spoke with Matt Butts, executive vice...
Facial recognition foes, industry clash over NYC bill
August 26, 2026Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—A renewed push to ban facial recognition and other biometric technologies is fueling debate between privacy advocates and the security industry as New York City lawmakers consider legislation that would significantly restrict the use of biometric data.
The proposed measure, Intro. 213, gained momentum following an Aug. 14 rally outside Madison Square Garden, where lawmakers and privacy advocates urged the City Council to pass what supporters call the "Ban the Scan" bill.
Supporters...