Archive for March 2026
SIA New Member Profile: Defend Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Defend Systems is a life safety and security consulting firm specializing in active shooter response training and physical security consulting. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and has worked with organizations nationwide. SIA spoke with Brink Fidler, founder and president of Defend Systems, about the company, the security…
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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2026 SIA New Products and Solutions Awards
Ones Technology took the top honor in SIA’s annual award program recognizing innovative security products in partnership with ISC West. LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2026 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the flagship awards program presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security products, services and solutions. Top among…
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Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair, Executive Committee and Board Members
SIA announced the 2026 Board and Executive Committee at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair—Mike Mathes of Convergint—and presented two new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, held March 24 during ISC West. The SIA…
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Security Industry Association Names Andrew Campagnola as Chair of SIA Built Environment Advisory Board
Andrew Campagnola of Kastle will lead the advisory board’s efforts to foster engagement between the global security industry and adjacent markets such as proptech and smart buildings. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Andrew Campagnola as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board—an expert-led group that fosters engagement between the global security…
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SIA New Member Profile: Sekuri
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sekuri offers professional private security services: trained guards, digital patrols with advanced technology and industrial security for businesses and shops. The company is headquartered in Guanajuato, México. SIA spoke with Julieta Leticia Pérez, CEO of Sekuri, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the…
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Aliro, PKOC, LEAF… What Do They All Mean?
Card and reader selection might seem like a simple decision, but it is one of the most important choices in the long-term success, security and sustainability of an access control program. In many deployments, the credential technology gets chosen almost by accident. Integrators often default to whatever they are comfortable with, or whatever happens to…
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Strategic Planning in Security Businesses: FY2027 and Beyond
Strategic planning may not always feel urgent amid the day-to-day work, or even applicable to many, but its impact touches every level of an organization. It’s important annually, and long term, to identify key priorities, reaffirm core values and establish clear goals to guide progress. When you successfully implement a strategic plan, the result will…
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The New Manager’s Playbook: Onboard, Train and Support Your People (Without Micromanaging)
Onboarding and training your team as a new manager is not for the faint of heart—it requires clarity, patience and a relentless focus on people. For young managers, the shift from “top performer” to “team builder” is not just a tactical change—it’s a transformation. It’s about building something sustainable, something that scales beyond your own…
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Securing the Network: Best Practices From Inside Internal IT at a Security Integrator
When internal IT builds and maintains a secure network, it enables every part of the organization to operate safely, from field technicians installing security devices to project managers accessing critical systems. At a security integrator, that responsibility is especially important. While our technicians deploy the physical systems that protect buildings and people, internal IT protects…
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Joining the Security Industry: It’s Never Too Late
Thirty-eight. At first glance, it’s just a number, but for me it represents something far more important: possibility. I recently listened to a podcast about how the security industry can do more to attract younger professionals. One comment from the panelists stood out—almost every one of them said they had “fallen into” the security industry.…
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