How to Activate Your Personal Brand

In March 2023, I reactivated my LinkedIn account. For some, that act might signal a career shift, a quiet first step toward job hunting, or fulfilling a professional requirement, but for me it wasn’t about changing jobs or checking a box – it was about evolving. I wanted to grow in my role, with my…

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Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2025 AcceleRISE Conference

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Hosted by SIA’s RISE community and created for young leaders in the security industry, this fun, enriching event will take place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in…

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AcceleRISE 2025 Aug. 4-6, Boston, Massachusetts

Got an Idea to Share? Speak at AcceleRISE 2025!

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Help young professionals and rising stars in our industry grow, inspire and lead at this unique event happening Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE community for emerging leaders and those new to the security industry is looking for creative speaking proposals for the 2025 AcceleRISE conference, taking place Aug. 4-6 in Boston, Massachusetts. AcceleRISE…

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RISE and Grind at ISC West 2025

Get to know SIA’s RISE community at ISC West! Join us at the Illy Cafe in the Venetian to network and caffeinate with other young professionals and emerging security leaders. The first 40 attendees will receive complimentary coffee thanks to sponsor ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions.

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Living in Your Three-Foot World

It is often easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed by external factors outside our control. Developing a strategy that allows you to focus on the present, build momentum and eventually accomplish the task you are trying to complete is essential. A concept that I came across that I’ve found very beneficial is called living in…

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Building a Thriving Channel Program in the Security Software Industry: A Vision of Growth and Collaboration

Building a channel partner program from the ground up is not for the faint of heart. It requires vision, patience and a relentless focus on relationships. For security software companies, the shift to a channel model isn’t just a tactical move – it’s a transformation. It’s about building something enduring, something that extends beyond transactions…

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