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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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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Aliro, PKOC, LEAF… What Do They All Mean?
Card and reader selection might seem like a simple decision, but it is one of the most important choices in the long-term success, security and sustainability of an access control program. In many deployments, the credential technology gets chosen almost by accident. Integrators often default to whatever they are comfortable with, or whatever happens to…
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Strategic Planning in Security Businesses: FY2027 and Beyond
Strategic planning may not always feel urgent amid the day-to-day work, or even applicable to many, but its impact touches every level of an organization. It’s important annually, and long term, to identify key priorities, reaffirm core values and establish clear goals to guide progress. When you successfully implement a strategic plan, the result will…
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The New Manager’s Playbook: Onboard, Train and Support Your People (Without Micromanaging)
Onboarding and training your team as a new manager is not for the faint of heart—it requires clarity, patience and a relentless focus on people. For young managers, the shift from “top performer” to “team builder” is not just a tactical change—it’s a transformation. It’s about building something sustainable, something that scales beyond your own…
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Securing the Network: Best Practices From Inside Internal IT at a Security Integrator
When internal IT builds and maintains a secure network, it enables every part of the organization to operate safely, from field technicians installing security devices to project managers accessing critical systems. At a security integrator, that responsibility is especially important. While our technicians deploy the physical systems that protect buildings and people, internal IT protects…
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Joining the Security Industry: It’s Never Too Late
Thirty-eight. At first glance, it’s just a number, but for me it represents something far more important: possibility. I recently listened to a podcast about how the security industry can do more to attract younger professionals. One comment from the panelists stood out—almost every one of them said they had “fallen into” the security industry.…
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AI in Data Center Physical Security: Questions to Ask Technology Providers
Every second matters when it comes to data center security. Over the past few years, artificial intelligence-powered technologies have empowered security personnel by analyzing large volumes of data and distilling it into actionable insights, thereby enabling them to reclaim valuable time to take action. By directing security teams’ focus toward genuine threats, AI boosts efficiency,…
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You’re Invited! Join a SIA Committee at ISC West 2026
Calling all Security Industry Association (SIA) members! We want you to get more involved in SIA and your industry by participating in SIA’s committees, working groups and advisory boards. While you’re at ISC West (March 23–27, 2026 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada), join us for one or more of SIA’s membership, committee,…
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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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