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Geoff Kohl

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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...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), askSIA, Geoff Kohl, Security Industry Association (SIA)


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News Poll: Much ado about data compliance

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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...

Access Control, Data privacy, News Poll, personally identifiable information (PII), Surveillance


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Ian Bremmer

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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...

2025, Amazon, ASIS International, Eurasia Group, Fortune 100, Gen. Paul M. Nakasone, Global Security Exchange (GSX), Ian Bremmer, National Security Agency (NSA), Sol Rashidi, U.S. Cyber Command


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Bobby Parmiter

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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...

Amazon, Bobby Parmiter, Capitol Hill, Don Erickson, Gene Fullano, George Mason University, James Madison University, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Government Relations Committee


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John Nemerofsky

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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...

Axis Communications, Don Erickson, Electronic Security Association (ESA), Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), John Nemerofsky, Kerri Sutherland, Niscayah, Sage Integration, Security Industry Association (SIA), Stanley Security Systems


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Security chain evolution: Communication, customization & challenges in between

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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...

Darren Giacomini, integrators, Jim Cooper, Manufacturers, Neal Mohammed, Paragon Micro, Pavion, Rudin, Security Systems News (SSN)


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‘My biggest concern is the challenges we face to educate both the customer and the AHJ’

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‘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...

Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), Cloud-Based, fire and life safety, mass notification systems, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), News Poll


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Joe M. Olivarez

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GSX 2025 reveals comprehensive program addressing most critical challenges

May 16, 2025SSN Staff

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its programming lineup 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. “It has been an honor leading this year’s selection committee and we are excited to present another year of world-class security education sessions at GSX 2025,” said Alejandro Liberman,...

2025, Alejandro Liberman, ASIS Awards of Excellence, ASIS International, ASIS Volunteers' Day, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Global Security Exchange (GSX), Joe M. Olivarez, New Orleans, Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs)


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FEHSF golf outing

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FEHSF protects those who protect country  

May 13, 2025Cory Harris, Editor

NEW YORK—The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) continues to live up to its nickname of “financial first responder” thanks to the fundraisers it holds to support federal agents responsible for ensuring national security.   On May 5, FEHSF hosted its third annual golf outing at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J. FEHSF Sargeant at Arms John B. Devito noted that 82 golfers attended the event, and although they were unable to complete 18 holes...

Alpine Country Club, Ariel K. Grossman, Cipriani 42nd Street, Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF), John B. Devito, Min Kyriannis, Ridge Awards Gala, Tom Ridge, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)


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Discretionary budget seeks to eliminate CISA group, shift funds to border

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Discretionary budget seeks to eliminate CISA group, shift funds to border

May 12, 2025SSN Staff

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration's relentless assault on purported waste spending is looking to curtail the efforts of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with its recently proposed 2025 discretionary budget. In a statement released on May 2, 2025, the White House declared that its budget would reduce non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion, shifting those funds to defense and border security, as well as support for air and rail safety. On...

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Donald Trump, Kristi Noem, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)


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