Security Industry Association (SIA) News

The Industry Advisory Board is currently finalizing the Connected Security Conference program The Connected Security Expo @ ISC West, sponsored by SIA, announced its Conference Advisory Board, which is working side by side with Show Management to create unique and timely content for the event’s first edition slated to take place in April. Connected Security Expo is a conference led event, taking place alongside of ISC West (April 6-8, 2016 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas...

Ms. Fenner has been in marketing positions within the professional security industry for almost 20 years The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced that Janet Fenner, Director of Marketing North America for Samsung Techwin America, has been appointed to the position of Chair, SIA Marketing Committee. With more than 600 member companies, SIA is the principal professional security industry association for advancing member interests. Background “Janet’s a...

The funds raised will help support children in need, both locally and internationally, through World Vision Mission 500 has received over $18,000 in donations at two recent industry events thanks to the support of kindhearted donors, partners and generous sponsors in the security community. The donations from these two events bring this year’s total to $507,000.   Supporting Underprivileged Children The funds, raised at the SIA (Security Industry Association)...

For many years, the physical security industry seemed at a standstill, maintaining the status quo. In recent years, it’s become clear that change is a constant, effectively altering the landscape of the systems integration industry and all it encompasses.   In 2015, we continued to see the proliferation of news about the Internet of Things (loT) and the ways in which connected systems and technologies will affect both the manufacturing and installation communities. As mo...

SIA Education@ISC education classes presented on topics such as wearable cameras, campus security, and IoT ISC East 2015 sponsored by the Security Industry Association (SIA), delivered a solid audience of security professionals with an 8% increase in attendance and a sold out Show floor. ISC East, the largest physical security tradeshow in the northeast, offered the security industry over 210 exhibitors, 18 SIA Education@ISC education classes and the largest Featured Product S...

Herve comes with nearly 20 years of experience in the security industry Schneider Electric announced recently the appointment of Herve Fages as Managing Director for MultiSight – an innovative VSaaS offering designed for companies with multiple facilities (eg. Retail, Banking, etc.). “The opportunity to launch video surveillance as a service is a unique and exciting challenge,” explains Fages. “MultiSight has the look and agility of a highly innova...

At the Connected Security Expo, industry professionals will experience physical security from an IT security lens Reed Exhibitions, the world's leading event organiser, recently announced the further expansion of its Reed Global Security platform with the creation of Connected Security Expo @ ISC West sponsored by The Security Industry Association (SIA). The conference led event will debut April 6-8, 2016 in Las Vegas and will be co-located with the largest physical security e...

AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended use by architects and building contractors The Security Industry Association (SIA), along with the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC), recently released AG-01 Architectural Graphics Standard–CAD Symbols for Security System Layout Standard 3.0. Suitable Applications AG-01 is a collection of architectural graphics for security intended for use by architects, building...

The demonstrations will show consolidation and management of multiple data sources for enhanced operations Zetron, a provider of mission-critical communications and security systems worldwide, will be exhibiting at the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) international conference and trade show in Anaheim, CA, September 28–October 1, 2015. Zetron will be demonstrating at booth 2623 all the products and systems necessary to equip the entire communications and se...

System integration is about adding value, and value-engineering is the solution to address the challenges facing the customer and their facility Leading systems integrators continue to embrace new technology and add a range of services focusing on IT, connectivity and integration. The trend will continue for forward-thinking companies seeking to differentiate themselves from the competition and gain a loyal following of end-user customers.  Pref-Tech - History And Backg...

SIA will present Mr. De Fina’s family with the 2015 Lippert Award during SIA honours night gala The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently announced the selection of Frank De Fina, former senior director, strategic sales, for Hikvision USA Inc., to receive the 2015 George R. Lippert Memorial Award posthumously. Mr. De Fina passed away unexpectedly in July 2015. At the time of his death, he was serving on the SIA Board of Directors. The SIA Lippert Award Committee,...

The webcast will center around authentication, access control, perimeter security and surveillance of pipeline assets SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will participate with other industry experts to discuss the challenges faced by the petrochemical and energy sectors in securing remote sites. This Security Industry Association (SIA) webcast will be held Sep 23, 2015 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EDT, and will center around authentication, access control, perimeter security and...

SNGTM takes a broad look the latest research, and commercial and industrial market trends in the security industry The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda for Securing New Ground® (SNGTM), the security industry’s top executive conference, scheduled for Oct. 28-29, 2015, at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. The SNGTM 2015 This executive forum takes a comprehensive look at the state of the security industry, the latest research,...

The goal for the 1st annual Mission 500 ballgame is to raise $100,000 to help American children at risk NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., announced its popular StarLink™ universal cellular alarm communicator brand, will co-sponsor the 1st Security Industry Softball Game benefiting U.S. children in need,  Sept 12 at noon, in Overpeck County Parks NJ. This new 1st annual Mission 500 Event, held in NJ, includes a long list of security sponsors, and is the latest Missi...

Frank De Fina’s death this week came as a shock to everyone in the security industry. The industry has lost both a giant presence and a good friend. He made his mark as a talented executive at some of the biggest companies in the security industry. The “Dark Restaurant Society” I saw Frank De Fina a lot in dark restaurants. I was honored to be among the security industry journalists invited to his twice-yearly press dinners, held at nicely accoutred (if dimly lit) restaurants...

De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision Frank De Fina, a security executive whose career spanned more than two decades at Panasonic, died suddenly over the weekend. Since leaving Panasonic in 2008, De Fina also made his mark at several other companies, including security industry players Samsung-Techwin, SightLogix, and Hikvision, where he was employed at his death. 26 Years At Panasonic A statement from...

The award is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently issued a call for nominations for the George R. Lippert Memorial Award. The Lippert Award, as it’s known in the security industry, is presented annually to honor a distinguished individual from a SIA Member company for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. In Memory Of George R. Lippert The award is na...

Brent brings deep experience in security and government relations to SIA Government Summit planning committee Richard Brent, Louroe Electronics CEO and recently elected member to the Security Industry Association's (SIA) Board of Directors, is chairing the 2015 SIA Government Summit, taking place in Washington, D.C. from June 8-10, 2015. Over the last several months, Brent has overseen the SIA Government Summit Planning Committee and has worked tirelessly with SIA staff to ens...

AMAG will demonstrate its security management system in collaboration with HID pivCLASS module and RK40/RKCL40 readers AMAG Technology will be demonstrating its FICAM compliant HSE Symmetry Security Management System in collaboration with HID Global’s pivCLASS® Validation Engine, Authentication Module and RK40®/RKCL40® readers at the SIA Government Summit, held June 8-10, 2015 at the W Hotel in Washington D.C. The SIA Government Summit brings together governm...

Integrators and end users should be aware that their definition of open might differ from those of security manufacturers Much of the buzz in the industry today about open architecture is driven by the IT world, with many security-related decisions now falling on an organization’s IT department, where true open architecture has been around for a long time. Closed systems like we’ve experienced in the security world are not just viewed as foreign to the IT world; th...

Romanowich will serve as moderator for a panel discussion titled “Securing the Electric Grid” SightLogix President and CEO John Romanowich will moderate a panel discussion on electric grid security and serve as a panelist for a session on airport security at the upcoming SIA Government Summit 2015, which will be held June 8-10 in Washington, D.C.    Topic For Discussion “A number of high-profile physical security breaches at both substations and a...

Hébert is the Chariman-elect of the Security Industry Association Denis Hébert, president and CEO of HID Global, has quietly left the company. There has been no official announcement, and the company has yet to report the change, but Hébert’s LinkedIn account confirms the news. The company’s website also now lists Ulf Södergren, CTO of parent company ASSA ABLOY, as HID’s interim CEO.  Hébert, who is chairman-elect of the...

The bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism The Security Industry Association (SIA) commends the U.S. Senate for approving the bipartisan measure reauthorising the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), S. 1267, on May 14. In addition to extending the Act, which expires Sept. 30, the bill includes a new provision establishing an out-of-cycle review mechanism to ensure compliance with fair trade practices required of Sub-Saharan countries...

The hearing chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19 Jake Parker, director of government relations at the Security Industry Association(SIA), will appear as a witness at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, “Examining DHS Science and Technology Directorate’s Engagement with Academia and Industry,” chaired by Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19. Academia And Private Company Collaboration The Subco...

The SIA Public Policy Dinner is open to registered attendees of the SIA Government Summit The Security Industry Association (SIA) will honor Paul Schomburg, senior manager of government and public affairs at Panasonic Corp. of North America, with the SIA Statesman Award during the SIA Public Policy Dinner on June 9, SIA announced recently. Established in 2006, the Statesman Award is an annual award presented by SIA to an individual (or individuals) who makes an extraordinary...

B9512G awarded as Best in Intrusion Detection & Prevention Solutions in SIA 2015 New product Showcase The new B9512G G Series Control Panel from Bosch Security Systems, Inc. has won the Best in Intrusion Detection and Prevention Solutions award in the Security Industry Association’s (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) program during the recent ISC West exposition in Las Vegas. This annual awards program recognizes innovative products and solutions in elect...

MorphoWave biometric access solution captures and matches four fingerprints with a single wave of the hand MorphoWAVE from Safran Morpho took the top honor at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS), winning the coveted Best New Product Award at the NPS awards ceremony at ISC West on Wednesday. MorphoWave is the market's first biometric access solution featuring high-speed touchless fingerprint matching. MorphoWave captures and matches four fingerp...

The VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detectors combine VESDA reliability and early warning smoke detection Two Xtralis solutions recently received prestigious awards at ISC West, largest security industry trade show in the USA. VESDA-E VEA aspirating smoke detector (ASD) won the Security Industry Association (SIA) 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) Best in Fire & Life Safety Award, and the HeiTel 4G Body-Worn Nano streaming video transmitter received an Honourable Mention. Both s...

Zwipe access card named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management During last week's ISC West tradeshow in Las Vegas, the Zwipe Access Card, which provides an on-card fingerprint scanner with 3D capacitive technology directly on a proximity or smart card, was named best product for user authentication, identification, credentialing and management at the Security Industry Association's 2015 New Product Showcase (NPS) ceremony. The biomet...

The award program recognizes the best product innovations introduced over the past year MicroPower Technologies Inc., an award-winning provider of surveillance solutions optimized for rapid, cost-effective deployment, has been honored with the Best Green/Sustainable Solutions Product award at the Security Industry Association’s New Product Showcase (NPS) during ISC West 2015. The award program recognizes the best product innovations introduced over the past year. The SOL...