IntelligentSIA, August 2026 Edition: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month

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: Accendi Group, Chakra Consultancy, IT Integration Solutions, LMC, MDW Trade & Tech, Kolins Security Group, Nationa Security Unit, My Home Guardian, PoEWit Technologies, Strategic Security Advisors and TotalMedia. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you!

Applications are open for three 2026 SIA scholarship opportunities! The SIA RISE Scholarship, Veterans in Security Scholarship and Women in Security Forum Scholarship offer funds to security industry professionals, as well as students, to help them further their professional development and educational goals. Don’t wait; apply by Sept. 11!
Calling all D.C.-area security industry professionals! SIA has two networking opportunities for you this month. On Aug. 13, join the SIA National Capital Region Security Forum for a free event sponsored by LenelS2 and held at Tower Club Tysons. And on Aug. 19, the SIA Women in Security Forum invites local industry women to a refined high tea celebration. We hope to see you then!

The agenda and speakers have been revealed for Securing New Ground (SNG) 2026! Join us Oct. 20–21 in New York City to access executive insights and one-on-ones you won’t find anywhere else. Learn more and register here.
Take your security projects and career to the next level with two training and course offerings:
- On Aug. 12, access SIA’s Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) Review course to help you prepare for the CSPM exam and earn your credential.
- The Basics of SPM Course is the essential training you and your team need. Get the best of SIA’s Security Project Management training without leaving your home or office! Join us virtually Aug. 24–27 for the next course!

SIA has two Vertical Insights symposiums coming up soon!
- On Aug. 12, learn how airports are balancing regulatory requirements, operational efficiency and a seamless passenger experience, along with a high expectation of safety and security.
- And on Sept. 9, examine how higher education institutions are advancing campus safety through integrated security technologies, innovation and collaborative security strategies.
SIA has announced a major milestone in its SIA OSDP Verified initiative—that over 200 device models have been named OSDP Verified through the comprehensive program, which validates device conformance to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard.

The agenda for the SIA ESG Virtual Symposium has been revealed! On Sept. 9, join us virtually for a special event presented by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board and Built Environment Advisory Board and featuring dynamic sessions on key topics in sustainability, environment, social and governance.
You’re invited to The Table, a premier leadership development experience from SIA and PSA and designed for mid-career and senior leaders preparing to advance into executive roles. Grounded in real-world security industry challenges, The Table mirrors best-in-class executive education models and focuses on developing leadership capabilities, exploring emerging industry trends and strengthening professional connections. The experience begins Sept. 9; we hope to see you then!