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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SIA Announcing New Chair of Government Relations Committee: Erica McCann, Amazon

Security Industry Association Names Erica McCann as Chair of SIA Government Relations Committee

Erica McCann of Amazon will lead the committee’s efforts to advise SIA members regarding policy affecting the security industry and make recommendations. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Erica McCann as chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee—an expert-led group that helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends…

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2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award Dan Merkle
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Security Industry Association Names Dan Merkle as 2026 SIA Committee Chair of the Year

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Dan Merkle, chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board, will be honored at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as the 2026 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives.…

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SIA Women in Security Forum Support WISF's Essentials 4 Job Securiyt Giveback
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Security Industry Association Announces 2026 “Essentials 4 Job Security” Giveback Initiative

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Before and during ISC West, the SIA Women in Security Forum community asks the security industry to give back in support of Dress for Success Southern Nevada. SILVER SPRING, Md. –  The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has kicked off the sixth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, a program coinciding with…

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