IntelligentSIA: 12 Top Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in May 2025

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

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 413, All Security Equipment, ECC, GA Advisory, JMS Security, Kingsley Gate, Outlaw Industries, Promont, Synguard and Sentinel Secure. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

SIA GovSummit is only two weeks away! Join us May 20-21 in Washington, D.C., for the nation’s premier government security conference, featuring keynote remarks from Adam Stahl of the Transportation Security Administration and powerful sessions on operational security, policy, facility protection, procurement and more.
SIA is urging tariff relief to keep our industry strong. Learn more about the impact of these tariffs, how SIA is advocating on behalf of our members and how you can share feedback in SIA’s latest blog and video.

SIA and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC East 2025 and ISC West 2026 – two of the leading security industry conferences and expositions each year. ISC East 2026 will take place Nov. 18-20 at the Javits Center in New York City, and ISC West 2026 will be held March 23-27 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Proposals are due June 13; learn more and get started here.
SIA is offering a variety of informative, high-quality courses in the coming weeks! On May 7, join us virtually for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification review course. Starting June 3, SIA will present the next SIAcademy LIVE! course, an e-learning series providing a deep dive on access control modalities. And June 16-18, grow your project management knowledge with a virtual Basics of Security Project Management training.

We need your feedback on how SIA can serve you better! Complete SIA’s Member Satisfaction Survey and help us make our community stronger. As a thank you, we’ll be raffling off a ticket to a SIA event of your choice!
SIA is pleased to present an impactful resource – the Mexican Physical Security Market Assessment. This exclusive report – produced for SIA members and available in both English and Spanish and funded through the SIA Endowment program – provides insights into the equipment, technologies and economic significance of the security industry in Mexico.

SIA has announced details for the 2025 Security Industry Community Service Day! #SecurityGivesBack on June 6 with the second annual industry-wide day focused on community service projects. Learn more and get involved here.
Join current and future “LeadHERs” at Security LeadHER 2025! June SIA and ASIS International in Detroit, Michigan, June 9-10 for a landmark gathering dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in security.

Registration is open for Perimeter PREVENT 2025, the premier event in perimeter security! Don’t miss this June 17-18 symposium in Washington, D.C., examining key issues related to perimeter defense for government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure, events and more.
Calling all young professionals! Grow your career and discover your mentor in security by participating in the Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) program. (Or, share the opportunity with young professionals you know!) Applications are due May 9.
SIA has released a new Artificial Intelligence Acceptable Use Policy detailing new guidelines regarding appropriate AI usage by SIA employees, officers, directors and volunteers, as well as applicants for SIA speaking opportunities and scholarships.