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New Book Review

Recovery Diva

This textbook provides a multitude of case studies each written by academics who are actively teaching and/or have developed curriculum in the fields of crisis, disaster, and/or emergency management with a specific focus on vulnerable populations that are the weakest links in the hazard-risk chain. Reviewer: Irmak Renda-Tanali, D.Sc.,

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Security Industry Association Earns American National Standards Institute Reaccreditation for SIA Standards

Security Industry Association

This milestone highlights SIA’s long-term commitment to being ANSI accredited across the standards we develop, promote and advocate, which foster interoperability and information sharing in the security industry. Efforts like these would not be possible without the support and active participation of our member volunteers.

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ISC West 2025 Showcases the Largest-Ever SIA Education@ISC Program

Security Industry Association

SIA Education@ISC qualifies for CE hours with many relevant industry accreditation bodies. [MEDIA REGISTRATION] [ATTENDEE REGISTRATION] Attendees can choose between a SIA Education@ISC 4-Day Passport for unlimited access to education or a flexible single-day pass.Conferees will also receive credit for their time at ISC West.

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Addressing the Sustainability Imperative in an Evolving World

BMC

Advocate for sustainable policies : Actively support policies and regulations that encourage sustainability in the tech industry. Get involved For Climate Action Month, Earth Day, and all the other days, these are some of the activities we encourage among ourselves, and we hope youll join in, too.

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Security Industry Association Names New Director of Standards and Technology

Security Industry Association

Edison Shen will lead SIA’s standards and technical program activities and develop content on cybersecurity and technology topics for SIA members. He is also active in ANSI and IEC committees. SIA develops ANSI-accredited standards that promote interoperability and information sharing in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. –

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When is an ISO not an ISO?

Plan B Consulting

There will be a flurry of activity prior to the auditor coming in, but at least the work gets done! The main certification bodies; BCI, Certification Europe and LRQA, which are usually the ones we go with, had an additional level of checking called UKAS accreditation. With an ISO, you are regularly audited and it keeps you honest.

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When is an ISO not an ISO?

Plan B Consulting

There will be a flurry of activity prior to the auditor coming in, but at least the work gets done! The main certification bodies; BCI, Certification Europe and LRQA, which are usually the ones we go with, had an additional level of checking called UKAS accreditation. With an ISO, you are regularly audited and it keeps you honest.