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Joe M. Olivarez

General News

ASIS International announces officers, directors for 2025 governing boards

December 5, 2024SSN Staff

ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its full slate for its 2025 Global Board of Directors, as well as its regional governing boards. The 2025 global and regional directors will take office Jan. 1, 2025. ASIS International marks seven decades of continuous impact and advancement since its establishment in 1955.   Joe M. Olivarez (U.S.) has been selected to serve as ASIS International’s...

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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:...

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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...

ASIS International, Conal O’Doherty, Dave Goldberg, IBM, Michigan State University, Overseas Security Advisory Council, Seattle Shield, University of Arizona, WeWork, ZBeta


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GSX 2024

General News

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...

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On The Editor's Desk

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?...

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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

General News

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...

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Jenna Hardie

Women in Security

‘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...

ASIS International, HiveWatch, Jenna Hardie, Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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Security LeadHER concludes engaging, enriching, connecting conference

Women in Security

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...

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William Tenney

General News

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...

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Yazmina Rawji

Women in Security

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...

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