Posts by Kara Klein, Associate Director of Marketing and Media Relations, Security Industry Association
New Member Profile: Magos Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Magos was founded in 2007 and provides state-of-the-art radars for perimeter protection. Magos’ technology was originally developed for government and military use, but in 2015 the technology was declassified for commercial deployment. Since then, Magos has focused on delivering advanced, cost-effective radar solutions to the security market – and…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Keynote Speakers for Securing New Ground 2018
Jerome Pickett of the National Basketball Association and Valerie Thomas of Securicon to Give Remarks at Executive Conference Connecting the Security Industry’s Brightest Minds SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for its annual executive conference, Securing New Ground (SNG). Jerome Pickett, senior vice president and chief security…
Keep Reading »Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Anvesh Gangadharan at Allegion
Read our interview with Gangadharan, a 2017 winner of the RISE scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic programs.…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Profile: Committee Chair Brendan McFall
Read our interview with RISE Committee Chair Brendan McFall of Northland Controls, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses…
Keep Reading »New Research Reveals Intelligent Building Security Risks, Vulnerabilities and Mitigation Strategies
Groundbreaking report includes guidance to aid decision makers and help protect buildings against an array of threats and risks SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA), in partnership with the ASIS Foundation and the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International, jointly released groundbreaking first-of-its-kind guidance for practitioners in the security and building management fields. Intelligent Building…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association to Present Award Highlighting Advancement of Women in Security
Nominations sought for first-ever SIA Progress Award; recipient to be recognized at 2018 SIA Honors Night SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened nominations for the inaugural SIA Progress Award, an initiative sponsored by SIA’s Women in Security Forum. The recipient of this new award will be recognized at SIA Honors…
Keep Reading »Profile of a SIA RISE Scholarship Winner: Benjamin Shaffer of G4S
Read our interview with Benjamin Shaffer, a 2017 winner of the RISE Scholarship, and learn how you can apply for this year’s award! Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) RISE program. The SIA RISE scholarship provides young security professionals with funds for professional development courses and/or academic…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces RISE Scholarship Opportunity for Young Security Professionals
$30,000 in RISE Scholarships Available to Help in Reaching Professional Development and Educational Goals SILVER SPRING, Md. – Applications are now being accepted for scholarships offered through the Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE program. The SIA RISE Scholarship – available to SIA RISE program participants who are employees of SIA member companies or SIA student…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Seeks Nominations for 2018 George R. Lippert Award
High Honor Recognizes Service and Leadership in the Security Industry SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now seeking nominations for the 2018 George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA. The Lippert Award will be…
Keep Reading »SIA RISE Profile: Don Morron of Brivo
Read our interview with Don Morron of Brivo, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the rise! Are you a young security professional under 40? Join SIA’s RISE program. We’re a group of up-and-comers in the security industry trying to help each other grow our careers, expand industry knowledge, further professional…
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