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Beyond the Job Description: Lessons in Growth, Mentorship and Leadership From AcceleRISE 2026
When you step into a new role, your instinct is often to focus on excelling at the job you were hired to do. For my first seven months at SIA, that was exactly where I directed my energy. Learning the role, building my knowledge, and developing a strong foundation felt like the right priorities, and…
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Security Industry Association Announces 2026 Winners for James Rothstein Business Scholarship
Manuel Alejandro Fernández Mena of Johnson Controls and Jonas Rosa of Convergint will receive scholarships to support their education and career development at the Securing New Ground conference. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients for the 2026 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering…
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 Securing New Ground Conference
Top C-suite, national security and business leaders—including keynote speakers John J. Sullivan and Curtis Dubay—will headline the security industry’s executive conference happening Oct. 20–21 in New York City. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2026 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place…
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Fortifying the Perimeter: Next-Generation Intrusion Detection Insights From Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Experts Examined Digital Twins, LiDAR, Thermal and Intelligent AI Video Most organizations believe their perimeter is secure—cameras are deployed, sensors are active and alerts are configured. Yet critical gaps remain. Movement occurs between zones, threats develop outside traditional fields of view, and by the time an alert is triggered, the situation has often already escalated.…
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Applying CPTED to the Perimeter: Insights From Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Experts discussed how the industry is rethinking boundaries in a changing security landscape. Perimeters have traditionally been defined by physical barriers such as fencing, bollards, and controlled access points. While these elements remain important, today’s environments increasingly include shared public-private spaces, fan zones and transitional areas often referred to as “Zone X,” where boundaries are…
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ESG Virtual Symposium
Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret: Rules for Being Seen in the Workplace
At Security LeadHER 2026, Kathy Sizemore of A-Bell Alarms Company shared how to get recognized in rooms that weren’t built for women, without faking who you are. The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International recently closed out a successful fourth annual Security LeadHER conference, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in…
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Security LeadHER, Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, Brings Together 500 Women in Security and Their Allies From 40 U.S. States and 11 Nations
Minneapolis plays host to security conference building current and next-generation female industry leaders MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.—Security LeadHER, the premier event dedicated to advancing women in the global security industry, welcomed 500 security leaders to the Hilton Minneapolis on June 15–16, 2026, for two days of connection, learning and community impact. Presented by ASIS International and the…
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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2026 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security…
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2026 ESG Virtual Symposium and Call for Speakers
SIA is looking for speakers to help us explore how the security industry can contribute to and is adopting environmental, social, governance and sustainability initiatives. Save the date! Put a hold on your calendar for Sept. 9, 2026, for a daylong virtual event packed with powerful sessions of dialogue and discovery at the ESG Virtual…
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