IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in October 2024

By Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association on October 11, 2024 |

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more.

Welcome, New Members!

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Advancis, Harden Architectural Security Products, IndustrialEnet, Integrated Openings Solutions, ParSecurity and Raven Tech. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Here’s What Else You Need to Know This Month:

You're Invited to SIA's Events at ISC East
  • ISC East is only a few weeks away! Held Nov. 19-21 in NYC, ISC East is the Northeast’s largest security industry event. Join us for SIA’s informative courses, lively networking events, professional growth offerings and more. Check out our lineup of events and courses at the show, and save your seat right away!
  • With most state legislative sessions across the United States now adjourned for the year, here are key outcomes on myriad issues that security industry leaders and companies should be paying close attention to. In this blog, SIA’s George Sewell shares highlights from the year’s sessions related to the industry.
25 on the RISE: Celebrating the Security Industry's Brightest Young Talent Together With Brivo, Genetec and HID
  • SIA has revealed the honoree list for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards– a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo, Genetec and HID. This initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry, and the 2024 class of awardees were honored at the Securing New Ground conference. Meet the honorees here!
  • October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) Cybersecurity Advisory Board is marking the occasion with a series of helpful content, tips and guidance on key cybersecurity topics. In this blog from SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board members John Gallagher – vice president at Viakoo – and Min Kyriannis – CEO of Amyna Systems – learn how you can make this month count by prioritizing cybersecurity.
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  • The only U.S. state to pass legislation specifically addressing facial recognition technology this year, Maryland’s new law was signed by Gov. Wes Moore on May 26, 2024, and went into effect on Oct. 1. The measure establishes uniform statewide standards applicable to any state or local agency that uses facial recognition technology in criminal investigations. In this new blog, SIA’s Jake Parker highlights key provisions of the new law.
  • On Nov. 14, join us for the next virtual Vertical Insights symposium on retail security! Experts examine the threats that stores face, the legal and financial considerations they must weigh and the policy and technology solutions that can mitigate shrinkage, as well as the risk of harm to customers and staff. RSVP here.
Veterans in Security Reception in Honor of Veterans Day Nov. 14, 2024, 6-8 p.m. EST, President Lincoln's Cottage, Washington, D.C.
  • On Nov. 14, join the SIA Veterans in Security community for a reception in honor of Veterans Day at President Lincoln’s Cottage in Washington, D.C. Registration is free and open to all! Learn more and register here.
  • SIAThere! is coming to Houston! On Oct. 24, join SIA members and regional security professionals at this industrywide, free networking event generously sponsored Hanwha Vision and held at the Hanwha Innovation and Technology Experience. RSVP here!
  • On Oct. 24, the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum is gathering for a fun evening of bowling! Meet and connect with fellow D.C.-area security professionals over bowling and drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Learn more and RSVP here.