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Stay up to date on security industry standards, regulations, and legislation impacting compliance, safety protocols, and best practices for security professionals.

]]> https://www.sdmmag.com/rss/2685-standards-regulations-legislation en-us TMA Calls for Participation in Development of New ANS This project defines normalized and repeatable procedures for video alarm monitoring center services to efficiently and effectively process video-based events.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105013 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:26:27 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/105013-tma-calls-for-participation-in-development-of-new-ans SIA Drone Security Subcommittee Applauds Inclusion of Key Counter-UAS Legislation in 2026 NDAA The Security Industry Association (SIA) strongly supports lawmakers taking crucial and long-overdue steps needed to address growing threats posed by the weaponization or misuse of drones.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104939 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:53:54 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104939-sia-drone-security-subcommittee-applauds-inclusion-of-key-counter-uas-legislation-in-2026-ndaa ESA Announces Initiative to Introduce the SECURE Act in State Legislatures The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104827 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:38:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104827-esa-announces-initiative-to-introduce-the-secure-act-in-state-legislatures ONVIF to End Support for Profile S; Recommends Profile T as Replacement Profile S, the first-ever profile ONVIF introduced in 2011, provides a standardized set of specifications that enable basic video streaming capabilities between conformant devices (like IP cameras) and clients (like video management software) from different vendors. Profile S, however, specifies authentication mechanisms that are no longer consistent with current cybersecurity recommendations.  

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104741 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:30:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104741-onvif-to-end-support-for-profile-s-recommends-profile-t-as-replacement ASIS International Introduces New ANSI-Approved School Security Standard The new standard brings a multi-disciplinary approach to security in scalable fashion for K–12 settings across the globe.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104579 Wed, 27 Aug 2025 06:44:12 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104579-asis-international-introduces-new-ansi-approved-school-security-standard ASSA ABLOY Joins Telecommunications Industry Association Through this membership, ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions will actively engage in standards development, technology programs, and government initiatives.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104521 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104521-assa-abloy-joins-telecommunications-industry-association IML Security Expands AAADM-Certified Team IML Security announced the expansion of its AAADM-certified team, with eight additional technicians successfully completing certification training this summer.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104478 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:45:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104478-iml-security-expands-aaadm-certified-team ICT Announces ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification & New Trust Center With the new ISO certification, ICT reassures its partners and customers of their rigorous approach to data protection.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104450 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 15:15:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104450-ict-announces-iso-iec-27001-2022-certification-and-new-trust-center Vector Security Earns AVS-01 Certification With this achievement, Vector Security has reportedly become one of less than 10 alarm monitoring companies nationwide to earn this certification.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104433 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:30:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104433-vector-security-earns-avs-01-certification ASSA ABLOY ecoLOGIC Achieves GreenCircle Certification for Verified Energy Savings The certification affirms that ecoLOGIC measurably reduces energy consumption at building entrances.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104407 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104407-assa-abloy-ecologic-achieves-greencircle-certification-for-verified-energy-savings TSi Achieves ISO 42001 AI Certification As artificial intelligence continues to transform the security industry, manufacturers and system integrators alike are being challenged to implement and manage increasingly complex technologies.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104391 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:45:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104391-tsi-achieves-iso-42001-ai-certification SIA Urges Trump Administration for Tariff Relief Amid Rising Costs The security industry is an important segment of the U.S. economy, contributing over $430 billion in total economic impact and supporting over 2.1 million jobs.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104231 Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104231-sia-urges-trump-administration-for-tariff-relief-amid-rising-costs i-PRO Enters Final Stage of ISO/IEC 42001 AI Certification The certification process involved a comprehensive independent audit conducted by the British Standards Institute (BSI), which assessed i-PRO’s AI management practices across its product development, deployment, and operational workflows.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104177 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:30:26 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104177-i-pro-enters-final-stage-of-iso-iec-42001-ai-certification SIA Announces Agenda for 2025 SIA GovSummit Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104118 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104118-sia-announces-agenda-for-2025-sia-govsummit Z-Wave Alliance Releases 2024B Specification Updates & New Membership Level The new Accelerator membership level aimed at empowering startups and young companies in the IoT ecosystem.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104008 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/104008-z-wave-alliance-releases-2024b-specification-updates-and-new-membership-level SIAC Alert: Seattle’s Lesson on Verified Response Seattle’s verified response policy serves as a crucial wake-up call for the alarm industry, with SIAC emphasizing the need for proactive measures.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103959 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103959-siac-alert-seattles-lesson-on-verified-response White House Launches U.S. Cyber Trust Mark, Cybersecurity Label for Internet-Connected Devices The Cyber Trust Mark label provides an easy way for American consumers to see the cybersecurity of products they choose to bring into their homes.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103900 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 13:15:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103900-white-house-launches-us-cyber-trust-mark-cybersecurity-label-for-internet-connected-devices Appellate Court Finds $250 Fine Unjust for Prolonged Fire Code Violations LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A Philadelphia appellate court found the trial court’s $250 fine for prolonged fire code violations insufficient and ordered a reassessment of the penalties.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103847 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103847-appellate-court-finds-250-fine-unjust-for-prolonged-fire-code-violations Appeals Court Upholds Damages Award in Security Companies’ Dispute Over Customer Poaching LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) The New York Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling awarding damages in a commercial dispute between two security companies involving customer poaching and tortious interference with contracts.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103741 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 10:30:00 -0500 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103741-appeals-court-upholds-damages-award-in-security-companies-dispute-over-customer-poaching SIA Releases New Version of OSDP Standard SIA OSDP version 2.2.2 resolves errors that had appeared in the short-lived 2.2.1 update and introduces proper supervised input states, addressing previous issues.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103726 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103726-sia-releases-new-version-of-osdp-standard Dahua Technology Achieves Multiple International Cybersecurity Certifications Dahua Technology has received the Common Criteria (ISO/IEC 15048) EAL 3+ certificate, along with ISO/IEC 27001 for Information Security Management System, ISO/IEC 27701 for Privacy Information Management System, and CSA STAR certifications. 

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103709 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103709-dahua-technology-achieves-multiple-international-cybersecurity-certifications Calif. Supreme Court Shields Employer From Penalties in Wage Statement Dispute LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A court ruled that an employer’s reasonable and good faith belief in compliance with wage statement laws precludes penalties for failing to report unpaid meal break premiums as wages.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103660 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103660-calif-supreme-court-shields-employer-from-penalties-in-wage-statement-dispute How Utilities Are Addressing Today’s Cyber & Physical Security Threats This month we explore the escalating physical and cyber threats facing U.S. utilities, highlighting recent attacks and the need for a comprehensive approach to safeguard critical infrastructure.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103561 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:30:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103561-how-utilities-are-addressing-todays-cyber-and-physical-security-threats Woman Tries to Evade Security Sensors With Aluminum Foil LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A female defendant, convicted for using aluminum foil to bypass retail anti-theft sensors, challenged the conviction by arguing the foil’s common household use.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103533 Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103533-woman-tries-to-evade-security-sensors-with-aluminum-foil Axis Cloud Connect & AXIS Device Manager Extend Receive SOC 2 Attestation The System and Organization Controls (SOC 2) Type 1 report highlights Axis Communication’s efforts to protect customer and partner data with robust cloud security measures.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103509 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:17:42 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103509-axis-cloud-connect-and-axis-device-manager-extend-receive-soc-2-attestation Security Contractor Cleared of Liability in Mall Carjacking LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A court ruled that a security contractor was not liable for a carjacking incident, citing the absence of a special relationship and the unforeseeable nature of the crime.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103459 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 07:30:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103459-security-contractor-cleared-of-liability-in-mall-carjacking ONVIF Announces 30,000+ Products Meet Interoperability Requirements This new milestone means that the number of ONVIF conformant, interoperable products has doubled in the last three years and tripled since 2018.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103416 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103416-onvif-announces-30-000-products-meet-interoperability-requirements Open Standards: The Key to Robust, Flexible & Future-Ready Security Systems In recent years, open standards have been instrumental in helping manufacturers innovate, reduce costs and improve quality in a highly competitive international marketplace.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14/post/103361 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:37:09 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/blogs/14-sdm-blog/post/103361-open-standards-the-key-to-robust-flexible-and-future-proof-security-systems Marijuana Grower Loses Appeal Over Insurance Coverage for Fire Damage LEG@msk.com (Lessing E. Gold) A court affirmed an insurer’s decision to deny a fire damage claim due to the absence of an automatic extinguishing system.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103336 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103336-marijuana-grower-loses-appeal-over-insurance-coverage-for-fire-damage TMA Operator Training Online Course for AVS-01 Standard Now Live By adopting the AVS-01 Standard, TMA says monitoring centers can enhance alarm response processes and contribute to industry-wide standardization and efficiency.

]]> http://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103308 Tue, 02 Jul 2024 09:32:18 -0400 https://www.sdmmag.com/articles/103308-tma-operator-training-online-course-for-avs-01-standard-now-live