Archive for April 2023
SIA New Member Profile: MxV Security Solutions
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member MxV Security Solutions offers physical security consulting, solution design and online security training services. While most of the team is located in South Carolina, the company is remote first and does not have a physical location, operating around the globe to meet clients where they are. SIA spoke with…
Keep Reading »Program Announced for 2023 Security LeadHER Conference
This inaugural event, hosted by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, will take place June 12-13 in Nashville, Tennessee. ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the inaugural Security LeadHER conference, an event designed to…
Keep Reading »Grow Your Career & Discover Your Mentor in the Security Industry
Calling all early and mid-career security industry professionals! The SIA RISE community invites you to apply for the 2023 Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) program. TIME is back with an impressive cohort of mentors ready to help new talent and emerging leaders flourish in the security industry. Do you want to learn, grow and propel…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Kaadas
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Kaadas is a smart lock enterprise and manufacturer with a fully integrated in-house supply chain. The company is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, with over 2,000 employees worldwide and a footprint spanning six continents and 65 countries. SIA spoke with Nick English, CEO of Kaadas North America, about the company,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Forms Counter-UAS Working Group
The Security Industry Association (SIA) has established a Counter-UAS Working Group, which held its initial meeting during ISC West 2023. The group is chaired by Bill Edwards, president of federal and public safety at Building Intelligence, Inc. Event venues are limited in their ability to establish counter-uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) given the myriad of regulatory…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors offers security and safety consulting, risk management and efficiency services. The company is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, operates in most states and offers some international capabilities. SIA spoke with Joel Kisner, CEO of Pinnacle Consulting & Advisors, about the company, the security industry and…
Keep Reading »ISC West Sees Substantial Growth in Attendees
ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor SIA, closed out its annual premier security event marking significant gains from recent years NORWALK, Conn. – Touting impressive attendance figures, ISC West, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), saw a robust 56% year-over-year gain in attendance for ISC West 2023, hosting over 27,000…
Keep Reading »Got an Idea to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2023
Help Young Professionals Grow, Inspire and Lead at this Unique Event Happening Aug. 14-16 in Denver. The Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community for young professionals and those new to the security industry is looking for creative speaking proposals for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, taking place Aug. 14-16 in the Mile High City – Denver, Colorado. AcceleRISE…
Keep Reading »Time Is Running Out to Submit a Proposal for BIRD Foundation Homeland Security Funding
Dear Security Industry Association (SIA) members, I would like to inform you of a funding opportunity of up to $1 million for innovative homeland security (HLS) solutions offered through the Israel-United States Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation. The BIRD Foundation has issued a call for proposals to U.S. and Israeli companies to submit…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: U.S. Bullet Proofing
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member U.S. Bullet Proofing (USBP) offers a large product line of blast, ballistic, storm impact and forced entry-resistant doors, windows and wall systems. The company is headquartered in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. SIA spoke with Ken Sampson, president of USBP, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell…
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