Tag: ASIS International
ASIS International announces inaugural 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Board
November 4, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, has announced the selection of its first Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025.
Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the new board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region.
The APAC Regional Board members appointed in June include:
Chair:...
ZBeta appoints Dave Goldberg as director of growth
October 23, 2024SSN Staff
SAN FRANCISCO —ZBeta, a provider of comprehensive physical security consulting services, has named Dave Goldberg as director of growth.
Goldberg is a well-respected physical security professional with more than 25 years of experience developing and managing global security programs and driving business expansion.
With a career that includes key leadership roles at WeWork and IBM, Goldberg’s appointment signals an enhanced phase of growth and innovation for ZBeta.
Goldberg will...
GSX 2024 attracts 16,000 registrants from 86 nations
October 2, 2024SSN Staff
ORLANDO, Fla., and ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International announced that attendance for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024 exceeded projections, with 16,000 registrants from 86 countries along with approximately 500 exhibiting companies demonstrating the latest security solutions.
The event, which took place Sept. 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center, offered discussion and idea exchanges for the global security community.
"GSX 2024 has once again proven to be an invaluable...
I’ve a feeling we’re not in New York anymore
September 25, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
So, after two days of meetings, educational sessions and special events at an event filled with thousands of security professionals, GSX 2024 may not be the safest place to be after all.
Here in sunny, hot and humid Orlando, Fla., we are wrapping up the annual end user-based show with the threat of a hurricane. Guess it’s not a surprise given we are in hurricane season down here, but can’t Mother Nature spare us and allow everyone to get out of Orlando safely before the storm hits?...
Registration now open for ISC East 2024
August 21, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024, the Northeast’s leading security and public safety event, has opened registration, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter.
This year’s ISC East returns to the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City from Nov. 19-21 (SIA Education@ISC: Nov. 19-21; Exhibit Hall: Nov. 20-21).
ISC East remains a fixture in the New York City community and the greater Northeast...
‘The work being done to recruit more women to the industry is truly taking off,’ says Jenna Hardie
August 7, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Jenna Hardie, director of marketing and PR at HiveWatch, feels that there are two major steps that the security industry must take to improve diversity in the workforce.
“To borrow an answer from a former colleague in charge of recruiting, the answer is sourcing,” Hardie said. “Hiring teams need to look beyond traditional methods for sourcing talent that encompasses a broader group of people with varying backgrounds to achieve diversity. But the second part...
Security LeadHER concludes engaging, enriching, connecting conference
June 28, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out a successful second annual Security LeadHER conference, a unique event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The sold-out event took place June 24-25, 2024, in Phoenix, bringing together more than 400 security professionals from seven countries.
Security LeadHER 2024 built on the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural...
Industry veteran William Tenney named ASIS International CEO
June 11, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Tenney as its new chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024.
Tenney brings close to 35 years of security leadership experience from both public and private sectors to his new role heading the acclaimed global security association.
As ASIS International’s CEO, Tenney will spearhead the organization's strategic vision, working closely with members, partners, and stakeholders...
Women in Security Profile: ‘Diversity is needed to advance our industry,’ says Yazmina Rawji
June 5, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Yazmina Rawji is extremely passionate about the importance of creating a more diverse security industry.
“Diversity is needed to advance our industry and attract/retain the best talent,” said Rawji, the relationship manager for dormakaba Americas’ Access Automation Solutions division. “This in turn will increase engagement and trust amongst employees. Increased engagement can lead to better performance and stronger business results and profits. Diversity...
Education program announced for GSX 2024
May 1, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, with in-person and digital experiences taking place Sept. 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and via the online GSX event platform.
"Leading this year’s Selection Committee has been a privilege," said Dr. Diana M. Concannon, PsyD, PCI, CTM, 2024 GSX Selection Committee chair. "Our exceptional...