IntelligentSIA: 10 Top Benefits, Events and Opportunities for SIA Members in July 2025

By Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association on July 7, 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.

Welcome, New Members!

The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Avexon, Fairmont Consulting Group, Global Security Solutions, Ilitch Holdings, Koch Matador Corporate Security, Matrix Comsec, Southern California Edison and World Bank. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

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

  • Last chance to register for SIA’s Vertical Insights symposium on public transportation security! On July 10, join us virtually to hear from top transportation experts about how operators and security vendors can work together to protect transit riders.
  • Time is running out to apply for the new CONSULT Scholarship presented by SIA and SecuritySpecifiers. Apply by July 15 to receive funds to attend CONSULT 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
  • Registration is now open for the 2025 Securing New Ground conference! This October in New York City, join us in the room where the most influential minds in security converge to chart what’s next. Sign up by Aug. 15 to save $200 on registration!
  • On July 10, join us on SIA’s LinkedIn for the next episode of DonVersations! Hear SIA CEO Don Erickson talk with Haniel Lynn, CEO of Kastle Systems, about the nontraditional use of security technology, the commercial real estate market and security, multifamily security strategies and more.
  • AcceleRISE 2025 is heading to Boston this August, and it’s brewing up to be our boldest event yet. Join the brightest young professionals in security for three energizing days packed with expert insights, hands-on learning and powerful connections. Check out the agenda, book your hotel and register here.
  • SIA’s CSPM Review Course is designed to help you prepare for the Certified Security Project Manager exam. Join us virtually on Aug. 6 for the next course offering; learn more and sign up here.
  • Hey Minneapolis-area professionals: SIAThere! is coming to you next month! On Aug. 7, join us for an exclusive, free networking event where you can build meaningful business connections with leading professionals from the security industry in your area. RSVP here.
  • SIA and SecuritySpecifiers are proud to announce a new scholarship program for rising security consultants, designers and specifiers. The CONSULT Scholarship program will offer three scholarships in 2025 for recipients to use to attend CONSULT, taking place Oct. 3-6 in Denver, Colorado.
  • Take your security projects and career to the next level with SIA’s Security Project Management (SPM) course! Our next Basics of SPM course, happening virtually Aug. 25-28, offers essential training for security project managers. Sign up here.