Security Industry Association Announces 2025 “Essentials 4 Job Security” Giveback Initiative

Before and during ISC West, the SIA Women in Security Forum community asks the security industry to give back in support of Dress for Success Southern Nevada.

SILVER SPRING, Md. –  The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has kicked off the fifth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, a program coinciding with ISC West that supports the efforts of Dress for Success Southern Nevada (DFSSN) to help women build careers and achieve financial independence. This local affiliate of the international nonprofit organization empowers women in the Las Vegas Valley to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help them succeed in work at in life.

The Women in Security Forum has chosen to partner with DFSSN because safety and security begin with financial stability. This struggle is particularly profound for women in living in Nevada, where they face the highest rate of unemployment of all 50 states.

To maximize the impact of this year’s program, WISF and the initiative’s organizers are urging companies to set up donation boxes at their facilities to collect clothing and accessories appropriate for workers in the service industry.

The items most in demand are new or gently used: 

• Basic black work attire
• Button-down and polo shirts – preferably white or black
• Slacks – navy, khaki or gray
• Handbags
• Flats, loafers and other low-heel, closed-toe workplace shoes – black, brown or blue (no sneakers)
• Accessories: belts, scarves and jewelry
• New, unopened makeup for darker skin tones
• Hygiene kits: New, sealed travel size toiletries, liquid shampoo, conditioner, moisturizer (no bars of soap)

Companies can ship the collected goods to ISC West inside their crates. Once there, donations can be brought to collection boxes at the SIA’s booth, #8089.

In addition to collecting the above items, the WISF UpliftHER subcommittee will host a group of clients from Dress for Success on the morning of Friday, April 4, during ISC West. The women will attend the ISC West Day 3 Keynote event, presented by WISF, and a special breakfast celebrating the 2025 WISF Power 100 honorees, participate in a private Q&A session with women representatives of the security industry and make scheduled visits to exhibitor booths to learn about jobs in the security industry. MicroKey, Intertech, Resideo and Rapid Response have graciously offered to make informal presentations to the group at their respective booths.

WISF will also have a location within the SIA booth where show attendees and exhibitors can write notes of encouragement to Dress for Success clients. Personal messages have proven to deliver much-appreciated emotional boosts to their recipients.

SIA members are encouraged to share and promote their participation in Essentials 4 Job Security on social media to inspire others to join in this meaningful giveback.

Learn more about Essentials 4 Job Security and get involved here.

SIA’s Women in Security Forum works to engage all security professionals to promote, recruit and cultivate women’s leadership for a bolder presence within the industry. In addition to the Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, the SIA Women in Security Forum offers several programs and activities, including the WISF Power 100, an annual initiative showcasing 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in global security; the SIA Progress Award, which celebrates individuals who advance opportunities for women in the security industry; the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship, which furthers educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce; special events at ISC West and East; other volunteer efforts that give back to the community; co-development of the Security LeadHER conference; support of the Women in Biometrics Awards; and engaging networking and professional growth events. Membership in the SIA Women in Security Forum is free and open to all employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members. (Not a SIA member yet? You can still join and will be subscribed to Women in Security Forum news, although you may not receive full member privileges.) Learn more and get involved here.

About the Security Industry Association

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,500 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities, and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.