Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
SIA New Member Profile: Velasea
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Velasea specializes in custom-built hardware solutions for video surveillance, edge computing, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, digital signage and broadcast applications. The company is headquartered in Henderson, Nevada, with a global business presence in Canada, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. SIA spoke with Tom Larson, president of…
Keep Reading »How to Make the Transition From Team Player to Team Leader
At AcceleRISE 2024, Sandra Williams, vice president of operations at Boon Edam, shared insights on how to transition to leadership successfully. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event presented by the SIA RISE community and gathering tomorrow’s security leaders. The sold-out event took place Aug.…
Keep Reading »Nominations Open! 2024 Lippert and Progress Awards
Nominate a leader for these prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding SIA volunteer leadership and advancement of women in the security industry and presented at SIA Honors Night. Updated Sept. 12, 2024 The Security Industry Association (SIA) presents the most respected awards in the security industry on an annual basis to members, volunteers, committee chairs, elected officials and practitioners. SIA…
Keep Reading »Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Jim Lantrip to the FAST Board of Directors
Jim Lantrip, senior vice president of operations at Allied Universal Technology Services, will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Jim Lantrip of Allied Universal Technology Services…
Keep Reading »Shake Hands and Make Friends: A RISE Guide to Networking
At AcceleRISE 2024, Susan Bierly – owner and president of IMC Water and Air – and Jennifer McCloskey – owner and president of Girardi Associates – shared a crash course in networking for young professionals and emerging leaders. The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently closed out a successful sixth annual AcceleRISE – a unique event…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: LiveU
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member LiveU provides mission-critical, real-time video solutions for public safety. The company has its U.S. headquarters in Hackensack, New Jersey, along with regional offices and presence in 20+ countries. SIA spoke with LiveU Business Development Director of Public Safety Joseph Yaker about the company, the security industry and working with…
Keep Reading »Registration Now Open for ISC East 2024
In collaboration with premier sponsor SIA and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, ISC East is set to host the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event. NORWALK, Conn. — Today, ISC East 2024 opens registration with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter. ISC…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Opens Call for Applications for SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. Updated Sept. 10, 2024 SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA RISE community for emerging security leaders. Through…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Winners for the 2024 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship
Mariana Lima of dormakaba USA and Samuel Silvamolina of M.C. Dean will receive $5,000 scholarships to use toward education and professional development in the identity management field. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients for the 2024 Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, a program offering $5,000 scholarships for young professional SIA members…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Niural
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Niural offers an all-in-one HR, global payroll and professional employer organization (PEO) platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The company has established a strong presence in the United States, with its U.S. offices in New York City and Austin, Texas, and additional offices all over the world. SIA spoke…
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