Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
SIA New Member Profile: Guardnova
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Guardnova, an accredited partner of Ajax Systems, offers smart security systems for homes, commercial real estate and more. The company was founded in Ukraine and is headquartered in Bothell, Washington. SIA spoke with Yevhen Petrov, manager of Guardnova, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell…
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Securing Summer Festivals and Public Events: Insights From SIA’s Perimeter Security Subcommittee
As warm weather arrives, many people are looking forward to summer festivals and outdoor events coming up this season. It’s important for festival and event organizers to keep security top of mind when planning for these events – one of the issues that will be addressed at Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, taking…
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SIA New Member Profile: Promont
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Promont is a company specialized in innovative security and access management solutions. The company is headquartered in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, with an additional office in São Paulo, and its products are used in operations throughout Latin America, as well as in the United States and Europe. SIA…
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Three Can’t-Miss Sessions on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Tech at Expo Seguridad México
Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 24-26 in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America. The Expo Seguridad México team have unveiled the SIA Education at Expo Seguridad México conference…
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SIA New Member Profile: JMS Security
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member JMS Security is a leading security service provider in Canada that works to protect and safeguard its clients, their loved ones and their assets by eliminating perilous risks. The company is headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, and its services are scalable and available across western Canada. SIA spoke with…
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What the Security Industry Needs to Know About AI, Emerging Tech and Privacy
In a constantly evolving cyber-physical security landscape, the security industry needs to hold and build on its commitment to promoting sound data privacy practices. The Security Industry Association (SIA) spoke with experts SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board Chair Bobby Prostko, deputy general counsel, IP and cybersecurity, and chief privacy officer at Allegion; advisory board members…
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SIA New Member Profile: Whoo
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Whoo provides end-to-end smart video intercom solutions that integrate with a wide range of smart home enterprise solutions. The company is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, and serves customers across the United States. SIA spoke with Arturo Falck, CEO of Whoo, about the company, the security industry and working with…
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Got an Idea to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2025!
Help young professionals and rising stars in our industry grow, inspire and lead at this unique event happening Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community for emerging leaders and those new to the security industry is looking for creative speaking proposals for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, taking place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. AcceleRISE…
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Security Industry Association Names Dan Merkle as Chair of SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board
Dan Merkle, advisor at FaceFirst, will lead the advisory board’s efforts to promote safe, responsible and effective use of AI in security. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Board – an expert-led group that engages regulators on emerging AI issues and…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2025
NFL chief security officer and former D.C. police chief Cathy Lanier to keynote Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, happening June 18 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium – held June 18 in Washington, D.C.,…
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