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In Memoriam: Ron Spiller, Principal, R.F. Spiller & Associates

Security Industry Association

Security Industry Association (SIA) members and the security industry are mourning the recent loss of Ron Spiller, principal at R.F. Spiller, who actively participated in SIA for over 20 years, began his security industry career in 1969 as the general manager of Bourns Security Systems. He received SIA’s George R.

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Unlocking Climate Change Resilience Through Critical Event Management and Public Warning

everbridge

In the period 2000 to 2019, there were 7,348 major recorded disaster events claiming 1.23 The report “The Human Cost of Disasters 2000-2019” also records major increases in other categories including drought, wildfires , and extreme temperature events. million lives, affecting 4.2 Floods and storms were the most prevalent events.”.

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SIA New Member Profile: Calibre Engineering

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Calibre Engineering is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business that provides physical security foundational framework services. Emily Villines : Calibre was founded by Greg Murphy in 2000. Stephan Masson, vice president of security services at Calibre.

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Some Cities Are Requiring Alarm Verification for Response – What It Means for the Security Industry

Security Industry Association

The Seattle, Washington, Police Department recently released a letter notifying stakeholders of an abrupt decision to stop responding to most security alarms, effective as of Oct. This news has prompted many recent inquiries from Security Industry Association (SIA) members.

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SIA New Member Profile: Enterprise Security, Inc.

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Enterprise Security, Inc. ESI) is a systems integration company specializing in completely integrated, innovative security management systems. Emens, chief operating officer at Enterprise Security, Inc., about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.

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Security Industry Association Names Joseph Grillo as Honorary SIA Member

Security Industry Association

Grillo will be recognized for his longtime service to SIA and the security industry at SIA’s executive reception during ISC West. The Security Industry Association (SIA) Executive Committee has named Joseph (Joe) Grillo as an honorary SIA member. Grillo successfully led the effort to sell HID to ASSA ABLOY in 2001.

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What is COBIT? COBIT Explained

BMC

COBIT is one such best practice framework, but its scope is unique from most frameworks in that it focuses narrowly on security, risk management, and governance. Control frameworks and security standards are often exchangeable terminologies. What are the benefits of COBIT?

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