IntelligentSIA: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members in February 2026

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: Defend Systems, Emerson Electric, Fortifye, Global Security Co-Operative, Gloocel, InSight Security Group, Loffler, Ones Technology, Phantom Fog Technologies, PR Services, Rita Technology Services, Sekuri, SmartConnect L.A., THRESHOLD Visitor Management Systems, Timarron Partners, United Capital Funding and the University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

ISC West 2026 is coming up March 23–27 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC West program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 150 sessions from over 330 top industry expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments. SIA has put together some guides to what’s new at the conference, top courses and workshops offered and the must-see sessions related to critical infrastructure, cybersecurity and IT and more.
SIA’s Data Privacy Advisory Board released a series of videos to celebrate Data Privacy Day that cover important privacy topics like the state of privacy in 2026, the relationship between privacy and security and the privacy regulatory landscape. Check them out here!

Free webinar Feb. 25! The next Vertical Insights symposium will examine how bank security has evolved and what technologies institutions are now using to protect employees, customers and assets in both the physical and cyber realms. Learn more and RSVP here.
Tune in for a special LinkedIn Live event on Feb. 11 presented by SIA’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board! Focusing on how ESG relates to your area of the security industry and featuring experts Dr. Jill Frack of Fracktional Solutions and Dr. Alka Khungar of Johnson Controls, SIA is proud to help advance this conversation and highlight how people‑centric practices are shaping the future of security.

Boost your knowledge and career in early 2026 with SIA’s CSPM Review Course (happening Feb. 11) and Basics of SPM course (Feb. 23–26), both from the comfort of your home or office.
SIA is bringing you two fun, free ways to network with your local industry professionals this month: the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum networking event in the D.C. area on Feb. 19 and SIAThere! New York–New Jersey happening Feb. 25. We hope to see you there!

Looking to grow as a security leader and showcase your expertise? You can build your brand and thought leadership posture through speaking at an industry event. SIA offers a variety of speaking opportunities—here are some of the main events and programs that seek speakers each year.
Want to give back and help cultivate the next generation of security industry leaders? Don’t miss the opportunity to become a TIME mentor! is seeking security industry professionals to serve as mentors in the 2026 cohort of Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME), a mentorship program presented by the SIA RISE community for young security professionals. Applications are due Feb. 13; learn more and apply here.
SIA’s Nominations Committee has recommended individuals to serve as members of the 2026–2028 SIA Board of Directors, pursuant to the SIA bylaws. These nominations will be submitted for ratification at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership gathering during ISC West.