Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
Security Industry Association Appoints Ken Francis as Chair of SIA Executive Advisory Board
Francis, president of Eagle Eye Networks, will assume the role of chair of the association’s panel of executive thought leaders from SIA member companies. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Ken Francis – president of Eagle Eye Networks and a former member of the SIA Board of Directors – to serve as…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2023 Women in Security Forum Scholarship Opportunity
SIA invites employees of SIA member companies and student members to apply for this program furthering educational opportunities and advancement for a diverse security workforce. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA Women in…
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SIA New Member Profile: LiftMaster
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member LiftMaster is a provider of professionally installed smart access solutions, including residential garage door systems and commercial door operators. The company is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois, with significant production operations in Mexico and a global presence in Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. SIA…
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Aiden O’Brien as FAST Executive Director
O’Brien will lead FAST in its efforts to connect passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in the electronic security and life safety industry. DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Aiden O’Brien to serve as FAST’s first executive director. Created in 2020 through a partnership of Electronic Security Association (ESA)…
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IntelligentSIA: New Awards Programs, Can’t-Miss Events, New Research and Other Offerings to Help You Maximize Your Membership
Hey SIA members! Here are the top 12 things you need to know about our latest activities and resources, upcoming events and opportunities and more. Welcome, New Members! The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: BluePoint Alert Solutions, Digi Security Systems, FieldHub, Impact Recovery Systems, International Security Consultant, INID Readers…
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SIA New Member Profile: Plasco ID
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Plasco ID is a trusted provider of ID badging, access control and visitor management solutions. The company is headquartered in Miami, Florida, with multiple locations across North America, the United Kingdom and Europe and supporting customers globally. SIA spoke with Beth Wenisch, sales manager – enterprise at Plasco ID,…
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Security Industry Association Announces Conference Lineup for AcceleRISE 2023
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and designed for young security leaders, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new…
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Security Industry Association Opens Nominations for Inaugural 25 on the RISE Awards
This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community, will recognize 25 new and emerging security leaders for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards– a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security…
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SIA New Member Profile: Controlled Products Systems Group
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Controlled Products Systems Group (CPSG) is a wholesale supplier of access control solutions to professional dealers and specifiers. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, with 34 strategically located branches spanning coast to coast. SIA spoke with CPSG National Key Account Manager Brad Hancock about the company, the security…
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Security LeadHER Wraps Groundbreaking Inaugural Conference for Women in Security
This first-ever event, hosted by the Security Industry Association and ASIS International and designed to advance, connect and empower women in security, gathered hundreds of industry leaders in Nashville June 12-13, 2023. ALEXANDRIA, Va. & SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference this week, celebrating a successful and groundbreaking…
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