Events
How Public-Private Partnerships Are Improving Retail Security in 2025
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 leaders. Video: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here are some of the top takeaways on how law…
Keep Reading »Security LeadHER Opens Call for Speakers and Registration for 2026 Event
The 2026 Security LeadHER event, hosted by SIA and ASIS and created to advance, connect and empower women in security, will gather hundreds of industry leaders June 15–16 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA)—the leading membership associations for the security industry—have announced details for the…
Keep Reading »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. VIDEO: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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…
Keep Reading »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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