SIA Member Profile: Defend Systems, Brink Fidler, CEO and founder, Defend Systems

SIA New Member Profile: Defend Systems

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Defend Systems is a life safety and security consulting firm specializing in active shooter response training and physical security consulting. The company is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, and has worked with organizations nationwide. SIA spoke with Brink Fidler, founder and president of Defend Systems, about the company, the security…

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Announcing New SIA Chair, Executive Committee and Board Members

Security Industry Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair, Executive Committee and Board Members

SIA announced the 2026 Board and Executive Committee at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. LAS VEGAS, Nev.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced its new Board of Directors chair—Mike Mathes of Convergint—and presented two new members to the SIA Board of Directors at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, held March 24 during ISC West. The SIA…

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SIA Built Environment Advisory Board Announcing New Chair of SIA's Built Environment Advisory Board Andrew Campagnola, Kastle

Security Industry Association Names Andrew Campagnola as Chair of SIA Built Environment Advisory Board

Andrew Campagnola of Kastle will lead the advisory board’s efforts to foster engagement between the global security industry and adjacent markets such as proptech and smart buildings. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Andrew Campagnola as the new chair of SIA’s Built Environment Advisory Board—an expert-led group that fosters engagement between the global security…

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SIA Member Profile: Sekuri Julieta Leticia Pérez, CEO of Sekuri

SIA New Member Profile: Sekuri

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Sekuri offers professional private security services: trained guards, digital patrols with advanced technology and industrial security for businesses and shops. The company is headquartered in Guanajuato, México. SIA spoke with Julieta Leticia Pérez, CEO of Sekuri, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA. Tell us the…

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SIA Member Profile: Fortifye CEO:Jeff Friedman

SIA New Member Profile: Fortifye

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Fortifye manages entry for guests, contractors and VIPs through its single, identity-driven workflow that controls how each person is invited, verified and granted time-bound access. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. SIA spoke with Jeff Friedman, CEO of Fortifye, about the company, the security industry and working with…

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The Value of Service Continues: Reflecting on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

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The year 2025 was the first full year for SIA Veterans in Security, a Security Industry Association community dedicated to supporting veterans and transitioning service members, as well as security industry businesses and organizations eager to benefit from their experience. During the course of the year, the community established a strong foundation, built meaningful partnerships…

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SIA Industry Advocate Award Brett Feddersen, D-Fend Solutions Gene Fullano, Motorola Solutions John Steele, Johnson Controls
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Security Industry Association Names Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as 2026 Industry Advocate of the Year Awardees

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Feddersen, Fullano and Steele were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support of SIA’s government relations initiatives at Security Hill Day. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Brett Feddersen, Gene Fullano and John Steele as the 2026 recipients of the SIA Industry Advocate Award. The 2026 awardees will be recognized during SIA’s Security Hill…

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SIA Member Profile: InSight Security Group, Anh Nguyen, CEO, InSight Security Group

SIA New Member Profile: InSight Security Group

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member InSight Security Group (ISG) provides governance-driven security services that support organizations across background screening, contextual interpretation, investigative clarification and identity life-cycle alignment. The company is headquartered in Northern Virginia and operates within the broader Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region.  SIA spoke with Anh Nguyen, founder and CEO of…

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SIA New Member Profile: Phantom Fog Vladimir Dragovic, co-founder and CEO

SIA New Member Profile: Phantom Fog

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Phantom Fog is the exclusive North American licensee of Enforcer Systems, supporting every aspect of the security ecosystem to deliver, deploy and scale real-time fog defense across high-risk environments. The company is headquartered in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. SIA spoke with Vladimir Dragovic, co-founder and CEO of Phantom Fog, about…

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