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NFPA completes election of board of directors at annual meeting
August 12, 2025SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass. — The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) completed the election of its board of directors at its annual meeting on June 16, 2025.
It included the naming of one new officer, one new director, the election of one new member, and the reelection of three members of the board.
Mariana Ruiz-Temple, Oregon State fire marshal, has been elected by NFPA members for her first three-year term on the NFPA Board of Directors. With a career spanning more than three decades, Ruiz-Temple...
News Poll: The struggle to get boots on the ground
August 12, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The security industry is hungry for new faces to fill its workforce, according to SSN’s most recent news poll, and as demand for security services grows, the question among employers is how to fill those roles with the appropriate talent.
A vast majority of poll respondents concur that there’s demand for new hires in various segments of the security industry, with 40% saying there’s extremely high demand that they’re struggling to fulfill,...
SIA opens nominations for 2025 “25 on the RISE" Awards
July 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Each year, this initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry.
The 2025 class of 25 on the RISE honorees will be recognized during a special award ceremony at Securing...
SIA launches new “askSIA” AI tool
July 16, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled a brand-new SIA member benefit – askSIA, a conversational AI agent designed to help users get the most out of their SIA membership.
Members can easily access SIA resources and find the latest information on SIA’s training and courses, reports and publications, events, certification offerings and more. SIA members can easily find askSIA by visiting the SIA homepage or looking for the askSIA...
News Poll: Much ado about data compliance
July 15, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Security features such as surveillance, access control and integrated systems generate more personal data than ever before, making privacy protection a strategic imperative, but are businesses prepared to keep up?
In this month’s News Poll readers concur unanimously, with 100% of responses voting that the handling and storage of personally identifiable information (PII) poses the greatest concern or risk for its company or clients. It’s no surprise: The...
GSX 2025 keynote speakers announced
July 15, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its keynote speakers for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, with in-person and digital experiences taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and via the online GSX event platform.
Read on for a closer look at these keynotes:
Monday, Sept. 29
The New Abnormal: Who are the Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World?
Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group & global politics and...
SIA tabs Bobby Parmiter as chair of Government Relations Committee
July 14, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Amazon’s Robert B. (Bobby) Parmiter as chair of the SIA Government Relations Committee.
The committee is an expert-led group that helps identify and advise SIA members regarding legislation, regulations and other policy trends or pending government actions affecting the security industry and makes high-level recommendations for related actions.
Committee efforts include guidance and advocacy on behalf...
FAST appoints John Nemerofsky as board of directors chair
June 24, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named John Nemerofsky of SAGE Integration as chair of its board of directors.
Nemerofsky will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals.
With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, John Nemerofsky...
Security chain evolution: Communication, customization & challenges in between
June 16, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The relationship between security integrators, manufacturers and end users is increasingly one of enhanced communication and customization, as well as technical challenges, a panel of experts said during a recent industry webcast.
Neal Mohammed, VP and head of technology at Rudin, one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City, said enhanced communication has resulted in more customized solutions.
“For us, it’s...
‘My biggest concern is the challenges we face to educate both the customer and the AHJ’
June 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Innovation and standardization are driving the growth of the fire and life safety industry, but some readers are concerned about the realities of costs and education when it comes to progress in this month’s news poll.
Fire and life safety tech is developing in every direction, from wireless sensor integration to alarm relay functions, but the majority of respondents see AI-powered detection and analytics and cloud-based monitoring and management as the largest...