Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2026 Scholarship Award Programs
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for the 25 on the RISE Awards, Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, James Rothstein Business Scholarship and SIA–SecuritySpecifiers Young Consultants Scholarship. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for four key 2026 SIA recognition programs: the 25 on the RISE Awards,…
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Dr. Elli Reges to Lead FAST’s Mission to Build the Future Security Workforce
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Dr. Elli Reges to serve as FAST’s new executive director. Created in 2020 through a partnership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and PSA—the industry’s leading associations—FAST connects aspiring professionals with meaningful careers in the electronic security and life safety industry. As FAST’s executive director, Dr. Reges will…
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SIA New Member Profile: IMEROPEX
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IMEROPEX pioneers crisis preparedness with advanced virtual reality (VR) and data science. The company is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, with an office in Texas and a national footprint through partnerships, remote simulation delivery and mobile deployment kits. SIA spoke with James Dear, founder and CEO of IMEROPEX, about the…
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Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
SIA members will be highlighted on the nFACT digital marketplace, with discounted access to the platform and opportunities to connect with 27,000+ service providers. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a strategic partnership with nFACT, a platform that connects buyers and service providers through a trusted, curated marketplace for the commercial building…
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SIA New Member Profile: Worldview Monitoring
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Worldview Monitoring operates video monitoring programs across thousands of cameras, refining the staffing, training, escalation and continuity disciplines required to perform reliably at scale. SIA spoke with Tim Pearman, CEO of Worldview Monitoring, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the story of your…
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New Security Industry Association Research Shows 80% of Professionals See Positive Conditions in the Security Industry
Four out of every five respondents to SIA’s May–June Security Market Index survey rated business conditions at their companies in positive terms. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its May–June 2026 Security Market Index (SMI), a bimonthly market research report measuring security industry executives’ current status and future expectations through a select…
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The Future of Federal Identity: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit
Experts from HID, CyberArmed and BruckEdwards shared updates on personal identity verification standard compliance, mobile benefits, deployment models and more. Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA’s 2026 GovSummit conference, a panel of experts in federal identity examined the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 identity models to support…
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2026 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security…
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SIA New Member Profile: R2P Innovations
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member R2P Innovations designs and manufactures state-of-the-art bulletproof doors that protect the lives that matter most. The company is headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina, and serves organizations including schools, government facilities and security-conscious businesses. SIA spoke with Tony Deering, CEO of R2P Innovations, about the company, the security industry and working…
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Maximizing Funding Opportunities With Security Grants: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit
Experts from Axis Communications, EM Designs and Grants Office shared expertise on key security grant offerings, application tips and more. Security industry manufacturers and integrators are trusted advisors in many ways to security practitioners. But some may not have a full understanding of the additional value they can provide by guiding clients through the process…
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