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SIA unveils first-ever U.S. economic impact study
December 16, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the first-ever national economic impact study on the security industry, highlighting the positive impact the security industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States.
Conducted by Florida-based John Dunham & Associates, the study uses the most current methodology and data available from 2024.
The study found that the security industry – as a dynamic and rapidly growing sector...
SIA opens call for nominations for 2025 Women in Security Forum Power 100
December 3, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
Now in its fourth year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum community, honors 100 women in the security industry whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring...
ISC East 2024 delivers another year of growth in attendance and programming
November 26, 2024SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024 officials have announced another year-over-year increase in attendance along with another year of dynamic programming as one of the Northeast’s leading security and public safety events.
Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development and over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations in the field.
From Nov. 19-21, ISC East welcomed nearly 6,000 total security professionals...
Security Industry Association announces SIA RISE Scholarship winners
November 18, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging leaders.
Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to...
SIA, IACP recognize Dubai Police Force with Michael Shanahan Leadership Award
October 24, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Police Force has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA).
The award was presented Oct. 22 at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet in Boston.
The Dubai Police department received the IACP/SIA award for its...
SIA names Scott Gross as 2024 SIA Insightful Practitioner Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott M. Gross, facility security officer at Con Edison, as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.
SIA will present Gross with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Gross has over four decades of experience in security and fire protection. In...
SIA names Alice DiSanto as 2024 SIA Progress Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Alice DiSanto of Rajant Corporation as the 2024 recipient of the SIA Progress Award, an honor presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF) community celebrating individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry.
SIA will present DiSanto with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
DiSanto – who...
SIA names John Nemerofsky as 2024 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 17, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named John Nemerofsky as the 2024 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Nemerofsky will be presented with the award on Nov. 20 during the 2024 SIA Honors Night celebration.
Nemerofsky is a beacon of leadership in the security industry. With a remarkable career...
SIA announces 2024 winners of “25 on the RISE” Awards
October 1, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the second annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders together with Brivo, Genetec and HID.
This initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2024 class of awardees were honored during a special...
SIA announces new advisory board for SIA Veterans in Security community
September 27, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed eight industry leaders and veterans to serve as Advisory Board members for SIA Veterans in Security, a new community focused on the issues and concerns of veterans and active military members who are in, or are interested in joining, the security industry.
The SIA Veterans in Security community focuses on providing resources, programs and events for both veterans – as well as Guard and Reserve members –...