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Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners

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Eight security industry professionals will receive scholarships to be used toward opportunities like continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named eight recipients for the 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship—a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote…

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Security Industry Association Announces Names Martin Gren as 2025 George R. Lippert Memorial Award Honoree

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Martin Gren—co-founder of Axis Communications—will be recognized for his dedicated security industry service and leadership at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Martin Gren as the 2025 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service…

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Security Industry Association Names Yazmina Rawji as 2025 SIA Progress Award Honoree

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Yazmina Rawji—relationship manager at dormakaba—will be recognized for her vision, allyship and mentorship in advancing women while fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, innovation and leadership in the security industry at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Yazmina Rawji of dormakaba as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Progress Award,…

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25 on the RISE: Celebrating the Security Industry's Brightest Young Talent

Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for the 25 on the RISE Awards

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This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community, recognizes 25 new and emerging leaders each year for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honorees for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards—a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders and generously sponsored by Brivo, Genetec,…

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FAST Security Technician of the Year AWards

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award Winners

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DALLAS, Texas—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards. Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our…

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Security Industry Association Announces 2025 Winners for the James Rothstein Business Scholarship

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Johanna Chu of HID and Tanner LaRocque of Evolon 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 2025 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by…

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Announcing New FAST Board Member: Ryan Kaltenbaugh M.C. Dean

Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Welcomes Ryan Kaltenbaugh to the FAST Board of Directors

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Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean joins the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical security technology industry. DALLAS, Texas— The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to the FAST Board of Directors – an expert-led group drawn from the membership of…

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Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing

SILVER SPRING, Md.—At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Congress to discuss increasing risks from the misuse use of drones and give legislative recommendations for implementing a clear…

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Inside nextNav's Flawed Spectrum Proposal Public Safety Risks and Communications Disruption
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New Research Shows Flawed Spectrum Proposal Would Cause Public Safety Risks, Communications Disruption

A new technical study conducted by engineering firm Pericle Communications Company reveals that a proposal before the FCC would cause harmful interference to consumer electronics, appliances, security systems, smart home equipment and more. SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks…

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