SIA In Memoriam Curtin, Repworks

In Memoriam: Ted Curtin

The Security Industry Association mourns the loss of Ted Curtin, who passed away last month at home following a battle with cancer. Theodore “Ted” Michael Curtin, CPP, CPMR, 78, was the owner and operator of Repworks Inc. in South Hadley, Massachusetts, for 38 years. He was esteemed among peers for his exception knowledge and expertise…

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In Memoriam: Ed Chandler, Security By Design

In Memoriam: Ed Chandler

The Security Industry Association joins the security industry in mourning the passing of Edmonds “Ed” H. Chandler, Jr., CPP. Chandler founded Security By Design, Inc., in 1974, and passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025. Chandler was a true leader in the world of security consulting and design. Thanks to Ed and his wife and…

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2025 SIA Board Nominations

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors Nominations

The Security Industry Association (SIA) Nominations Committee has recommended the following individuals to serve as members of the 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. The following three individuals have been nominated for an initial two-year term starting in 2025: Additionally,…

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2025 Security Megatrends report - trends in the security industry
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Security Industry Association Announces the 2025 Security Megatrends

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The evolution of the channel tops the list of key trends forecasted to impact the security industry in 2025 and beyond. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2025 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short-…

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SIA Integration insights: How to PRepare for a Sales Call

Video: How to Prepare for a Sales Call

The SIA Integration Insights video series has returned! In this video from Vector Firm Founder and President Chris Peterson, you’ll learn how security industry integrators (and solutions companies and security product manufacturers) can best prepare for and start a sales call. You’ll get tips like: Love This Content? Subscribe! In this Integration Insights series, we…

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SIA RISE Leadership Chair and Vice Chair for 2023

Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair and Vice Chair to Lead SIA RISE Community for Young Professionals

Jake Brown of Secure Access & Digital Systems and Dakota Bierly of Northland Controls will guide RISE in fostering the careers of young security talent. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry.…

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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces First-Ever National Security Technician Day: January 23, 2023

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Day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work that security technicians do to secure our nation. Silver Spring, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has officially registered National Security Technician Day as an annual commemorative day on January 23 to honor security technicians across the country. On National Security Technician Day and…

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SIA Security Megatrends
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Security Industry Association Announces the 2023 Security Megatrends

Cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and workforce development top the list of key trends forecasted to impact the industry in 2023 and beyond. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2023 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both short- and long-term…

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