Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as 2026 Industry Advocate of the Year Awardees
Feddersen, Fullano and Steele were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of SIA’s government relations initiatives at Security Hill Day. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Industry Advocate Award. The 2026 awardees will be recognized during SIA’s Security Hill…
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SIA New Member Profile: InSight Security Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member InSight Security Group (ISG) provides governance-driven security services that support organizations across background screening, contextual interpretation, investigative clarification and identity life-cycle alignment. The company is headquartered in Northern Virginia and operates within the broader Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region. SIA spoke with Anh Nguyen, founder and CEO of…
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Security Industry Association Releases 2026 Revision to DC-09 Standard
The newly released DC-09 version, an ANSI-approved standard for open and interoperable IP alarm transmission, features enhanced security and simplified deployment. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the 2026 revision of the SIA DC-09 standard—the trusted standard for secure IP-based communication between intrusion systems and monitoring centers. SIA DC-09 is an American National…
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Security Industry Association Releases New Corporate Credential Design Guide
The publication—produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group—offers recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group and sharing recommended practices for the design and implementation of…
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SIA New Member Profile: Phantom Fog
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Phantom Fog is the exclusive North American licensee of Enforcer Systems, supporting every aspect of the security ecosystem to deliver, deploy and scale real-time fog defense across high-risk environments. The company is headquartered in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. SIA spoke with Vladimir Dragovic, co-founder and CEO of Phantom Fog, about…
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Security Industry Association Names Erica McCann as Chair of SIA Government Relations Committee
Erica McCann of Amazon will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members regarding policy affecting the security industry and make recommendations. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Erica McCann as chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee—an expert-led group that helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends…
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Security Industry Association Names Dan Merkle as 2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year
Dan Merkle, chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.…
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Security Industry Association Names Amazon and YourSix as 2026 SIA Members of the Year
The two companies will be honored for their impressive leadership, engagement in SIA programs and contributions to the security industry at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Amazon and YourSix will each receive a 2026 SIA Member of the Year Award. SIA will present the honorees…
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SIA New Member Profile: Gloocel Innovations
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Gloocel Innovations provides smart access for multi-residential and commercial buildings. The company is headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. SIA spoke with Steve Pineau, CEO of Gloocel, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your company. Steve Pineau: Several years ago…
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Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, Opens Call for Proposals
Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for Perimeter PREVENT—the premier perimeter security event. This year’s event, which examines the critical issues related to perimeter defense for physical environments, will be held June 24 in Washington, D.C. Perimeter PREVENT—presented by…
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