FAST Announces the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners
Ten Security Professionals Honored for Exceptional Skill, Dedication and Impact Across the Industry DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2026 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its fourth year, this prestigious program continues to shine a light on the professionals who form the backbone of…
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Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026
Perimeter PREVENT, the premier perimeter security event, will take place June 24 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security. This symposium—held June 24 in Washington, D.C., and presented by SIA with guidance from the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee—will…
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2026 Security LeadHER Program to Advance, Connect and Empower Women in Security
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association bring the landmark gathering to Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 15–16 ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA)—the leading membership associations for the security industry—have announced the 2026 agenda and speaker lineup for Security LeadHER, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security…
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Security Industry Association Names Recipient of Inaugural VETS Award
Nathan Wells of Convergint will be honored for his dedication to supporting military veterans in the security industry at SIA GovSummit. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Nathan Wells as the first-ever recipient of the SIA Valuing Experience, Talent and Service (VETS) Award, presented by SIA’s Veterans in Security community. SIA will present Wells…
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Security Industry Association Reveals More Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026
Joshua Obstfeld of the FBI will keynote SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the Day 1 keynote speaker and more expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes Charles McGilvary Johnson as Co-Chair of SIA StartUps in Security
Charles M. Johnson of NGA Security Advisors will help lead SIA’s community and accelerator program for security innovators. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Charles McGilvary Johnson as co-chair of SIA StartUps in Security—a community and accelerator program for security innovators. This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is designed to identify, support…
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Security Industry Association Announces Details for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference, Opens Call for Speakers
Hosted by the SIA RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, AcceleRISE 2026 will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego, California. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for AcceleRISE—a unique event hosted by the SIA RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s…
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Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026
Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA’s public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20–21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker and lineup of expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2026 will be…
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Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Amanda Garzon will oversee the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, helping SIA to better serve its members. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed Amanda Garzon to serve as chief operating officer (COO). Amanda Garzon oversees the association’s strategic execution and day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment across internal functions and delivery of SIA’s programs…
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Security Industry Association Names Rita Mounir as Chair of Member Engagement and Experience Committee
Rita Mounir of Allthenticate will lead the committee’s efforts to grow member participation within SIA and guide the development of member engagement strategies. SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Rita Mounir as the new chair of the SIA Member Engagement and Experience Committee—a key group whose mission is to create and evaluate initiatives that…
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