IntelligentSIA: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in July 2024

By Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association on July 11, 2024 |

Hey SIA members! Here are the top things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more.

Welcome, New Members!

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Beyond a Resume, ColorID, KPMG, Metro One and Warner Music Group. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Here’s What Else You Need to Know This Month:

Roster Roundup
  • Howdy, partners! It’s time for the SIA Roster Roundup! By connecting your employees with SIA, you can give your team the opportunity to take advantage of all the amazing things SIA membership has to offer. Plus, we’re giving out rewards for the best “rustlers” who bring in the most new employees to SIA! Learn more and participate here.
  • SIA has opened applications for four key 2024 scholarship programs: the Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, James Rothstein Business Scholarship, Paul Ahern Scholarship and  SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship. SIA members and students are encouraged to apply for these great opportunities to advance your career and organization; get the details here.
  • SIA and ASIS International have closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession. The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries. View highlights and photos here!
  • The early agenda has been revealed for the 2024 Securing New Ground (SNG) conference! Oct. 8-9 in New York City, the industry’s leaders, visionaries and innovators will gather to share insights and strategies for navigating the ever-changing security terrain. Get a sneak peek here.
attendees taking a selfie at AcceleRISE
  • Are you passionate about the security industry? Do you want to help SIA enhance its efforts around key standards and technology topics? Hear from SIA Standards Committee Chair Peter Boriskin and learn more about upcoming opportunities to get involved in SIA’s newest blog and video.
  • New resource! SIA is proud to present a guide to common perimeter security technology, threat vectors, preventative measures and performance criteria for perimeter security systems. Access the guide here.
  • You’re invited to join the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) for a free industry networking event in the Washington, D.C., area! Meet and connect with fellow security professionals over complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres on Thursday, July 18, at this rooftop event generously sponsored by Allegion and held at Punch Bowl Social in Arlington, Virginia. RSVP here.
  • The Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) is pleased to present our second annual Summer Camp: a three-part webinar series for school administrators or anyone involved in securing our schools and creating safe learning environments for our kids. Join PASS July 24, July 31 and Aug. 7 for three informative, enriching webinars.! Learn more and RSVP here.