Archive for June 2023
Security Industry Association Announces Conference Lineup for AcceleRISE 2023
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and designed for young security leaders, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for Inaugural 25 on the RISE Awards
This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community, will recognize 25 new and emerging security leaders for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards– a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Controlled Products Systems Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG) is a wholesale supplier of access control solutions to professional dealers and specifiers. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with 34 strategically located branches spanning coast to coast. SIA spoke with CPSG National Key Account Manager Brad Hancock about the company, the security…
Keep Reading »The Brand-New mySIA App Is Here! Connect Now to Make the Most of Your Membership
Attention Security Industry Association (SIA) members: the new mySIA mobile app has arrived! This new community app connects you to all things SIA. Download the app to make the most of your membership and get access to the best things SIA has to offer at your fingertips! Exciting Features to Explore: Get started today to…
Keep Reading »How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning
If you want to add ballistic protection to your campus, facility or office, understanding gun violence trends can be helpful for identifying the type of protection you need. Ballistic protection is one of the most important investments you can make, and it’s too easy to make decisions based on fear or “gut” decisions rather than…
Keep Reading »Security LeadHER Wraps Groundbreaking Inaugural Conference for Women in Security
This first-ever event, hosted by the Security Industry Association and ASIS International and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, gathered hundreds of industry leaders in Nashville June 12-13, 2023. ALEXANDRIA, Va. & SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference this week, celebrating a successful and groundbreaking…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: ECD Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ECD Systems is a one-stop provider of connected building technologies. The company is headquartered in Tempe, Arizona. SIA spoke with Mike Bradley, CEO of ECD Systems, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Mike Bradley: ECD Systems was formed…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Zitko Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Zitko Group is a global recruitment partner for the fire and security industry. The company is headquartered in St Neots, England, with staff across the United Kingdom (UK) and clients in the UK, the European Union and the United States. SIA spoke with Zitko Founder and Managing Director George…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Resource: Tips for Speaking Success
I took the stage for the first time at ISC West 2023 and delivered my first in-person thought leadership speaking sessions in the security industry. As a speaker, there’s nothing quite like the excitement and nerves that come with preparing for your first lead-speaking event – I was a ball of nerves before taking the…
Keep Reading »The Importance and Impact of Having a Mentor
Why is having a mentor so impactful? Sometimes we all need a bit of guidance. Whether you’re a recent graduate just getting into the workforce or a seasoned professional looking to change paths, we all look for someone to lean on and help us navigate those experiences. A lot of times, though, we tend to…
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