Security Industry Association Announces 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Opportunity

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SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. Updated Sept. 3, 2024 SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA Women in Security Forum.…

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SIA New Member Profile: SmartHub.ai

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SmartHub.ai provides artificial intelligence (AI)-based software solutions to simplify complex edge infrastructures and unlock business agility. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Seattle, Washington, and Bangalore, India. SIA spoke with Niranjan Maka, CEO and co-founder of SmarthHub.ai, about the company, the security industry…

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Security LeadHER women in security event conference
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Security LeadHER Concludes an Engaging, Enriching and Connecting Second Annual Conference

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The 2024 event, hosted by the Security Industry Association and ASIS International and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, gathered 400 “LeadHERs” in Phoenix June 24-25. ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event…

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SIA New Member Profile: DirectDefense

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member DirectDefense provides enterprise risk assessments, penetration testing, Industrial Control Systems (ICS)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) security services and 24/7 managed security services. The company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, and serves companies of all sizes in North America. SIA spoke with Christopher Walcutt, chief security officer at DirectDefense,…

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SIA New Member Profile: Algotive

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Algotive creates and combines its own artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, Internet of Things devices and cloud orchestration services to develop enterprise autonomous AI and keep us and our property safe. The company is headquartered in Mexico City, Mexico. SIA spoke with Pablo Castillón, CEO of Algotive, about the company,…

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Security Strategies for Remote Workers

As the remote work trend continues to grow, ensuring the physical security of remote workers has become a critical concern for organizations. While much attention is given to cybersecurity, physical security should not be overlooked. Here are some key strategies to enhance the physical security of remote employees. 1. Secure Home Office Setup Encouraging employees…

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SIA RISE Q&A on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion With Dayanna Nunez, Human Resources Director for i-PRO Americas

In this Q&A, Tristin Vaccaro, lead on the SIA RISE community’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Subcommittee, sits down with Dayanna Nunez, human resources director for i-PRO Americas, to discuss the impact of DE&I initiatives on workplace culture, the journey towards inclusivity in the security industry and the challenges and triumphs in promoting diversity at a…

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Elevate Your Career: The Power of AcceleRISE for Young Professionals

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In today’s fast-paced world of business and technology, young professionals are looking for opportunities to improve their skill sets and expand their networks. Enter AcceleRISE: a catalyst for success and empowerment, offering a unique experience designed to boost the careers of tomorrow’s leaders in security. From real-time discussions to insights on leadership and security trends,…

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