Posts Tagged ‘Women in Security Forum’
SIA Women in Security Forum 2025 Study: Women Find Purpose in Security Careers—but Persistent Barriers Remain
A new study by BEYOND Insights, in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum, reveals that women in the physical security industry are proud of their work and see their careers as meaningful, but still face structural and cultural barriers that limit advancement and retention. The 2025 Women in Security Career…
Keep Reading »SIA Women in Security Forum Launches Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge to Combat Food Insecurity
WISF Kicks Off the Sixth Annual CAN DO Challenge, Encouraging the Security Industry and Beyond to Overcome Hunger in America This Holiday Season SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) has officially launched the sixth annual CAN DO Challenge, a charitable initiative running Oct. 13 through Dec. 2, 2025, designed to unite the security industry…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship Winners
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…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Yazmina Rawji as 2025 SIA Progress Award Honoree
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,…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Two 2025 SIA Scholarship Programs
SIA invites security industry professionals and students to apply for the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship and the James Rothstein Business Scholarship. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for two key SIA scholarship programs: the SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship and the James Rothstein Business Scholarship. These scholarships…
Keep Reading »Participate in SIA’s New Survey on Career Perceptions
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is conducting a survey of security professionals to measure their career perceptions, attitudes and satisfaction. The findings will be used to help SIA identify what is going well in the industry, what needs improvement and where resources should be focused to attract and retain more talent. Please take a few…
Keep Reading »Security LeadHER 2025 Fosters Growth, Engagement and Community for Women in Security
The third annual event, hosted by the Security Industry Association and ASIS International and designed to advance, connect and empower women in the security industry, gathered approximately 450 “LeadHERs” in Detroit, Michigan, June 9-10. ALEXANDRIA, Va. & SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have closed out a successful third…
Keep Reading »Meet Mother-Daughter Team Kathleen Ford and Alaina Meyer of scDataCom
In a traditionally male-dominated field, Kathleen Ford and Alaina Meyer are the dynamic mother-daughter duo behind scDataCom, a fast-growing security technology integration firm. Meyer founded the Savannah, Georgia-based company at just 22 years old, bringing bold vision and entrepreneurial energy to the table. Ford, her mother, joined after a distinguished military career, contributing decades of…
Keep Reading »2025 Security LeadHER Conference Program Announced
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association bring the landmark gathering to Detroit, Michigan, June 9-10 ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md. – ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) – the leading membership associations for the security industry – have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100 Honorees
Now in its fourth year, the SIA WISF Power 100 program showcases 100 women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women…
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