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Retail Security in 2025: Key Tech Integration Insights
The retail security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by sophisticated organized retail crime, emerging technologies and innovative collaboration models. SIA’s recent Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium brought together industry experts, technology providers and law enforcement to discuss how the sector is adapting to these challenges. Here are some of the top technology-related…
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Registration for ISC West 2026 Now Open
Experience the nation’s leading converged security event, expansive education program, 750+ exhibitors and exclusive opportunities to network and engage with the entire security ecosystem. NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West 2026 has opened registration with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), taking place March 23–27 (SIA Education@ISC: March 23–26 | Exhibit Hall: March 25 – 27) at The Venetian…
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Diseñando Privacidad: Cómo proteger los datos personales en sistemas de seguridad modernos
The Basics of Biometrics: Key Insights From IDEMIA’s Teresa Wu
Biometrics is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s a core part of how we authenticate identities, secure access and design user experiences. At a recent session at AcceleRISE led by Teresa Wu, vice president of smart credentials and access at IDEMIA Public Security, attendees were given a sweeping look at where biometric technology came from, where…
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A New Beginning at AcceleRISE: My First Event as a Founder
Change is a funny thing. For more than seven years, I had colleagues to cheer me on and a path that continued to grow, but the pull of entrepreneurship was too strong to ignore. I recently took the biggest leap of my professional life, leaving that comfort behind to launch my own corporate event marketing…
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Security Industry Association Opens Call for Nominations for 2026 Women in Security Forum Power 100
Each year, the SIA WISF Power 100 program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2026 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. Now in its fifth year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA…
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ISC East Wraps Up 2025 With Success in New York City
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS International NYC Chapter, welcomed over 6,100 industry professionals, including nearly 4,700 attendees. More than 200 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations at the Javits Center in New York City, giving security professionals a hands-on look at solutions…
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Startup and Scale-Up Success Stories at ISC East 2025
On Nov. 19, 2025, at ISC East, I kicked off the Security Industry Association (SIA) Startups Experience event, hosted by the SIA’s Startups in Security community, with a simple goal: Set a tone that reflects where our industry needs to go and that need moves from future tense to present tense…today. Our industry has spent…
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Security Industry Association Names Jonathan Aguila as 2025 Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree
Jonathan Aguila—global services director, systems and technology at Meta—will be recognized at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jonathan Aguila as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions. Aguila will be recognized Nov. 19…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards Winners
Five leaders from industry and government will be honored for their outstanding contributions in biometrics and security at the SIA Identity and Biometrics Symposium. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from…
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