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SIA releases new report on operational security technology
March 25, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released an impactful new resource – Operational Security Technology: Principles, Challenges and Achieving Mission-Critical Outcomes Leveraging OST.
Authored by cyber-physical security experts John Deskurakis and Chris Lynch and developed with support from sponsors Allegion, M.C. Dean, ONVIF and Wesco, this in-depth report explores prominent types of operational security technology (OST) and their corresponding challenges,...
SIA announces agenda for 2025 SIA GovSummit
March 20, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the 2025 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference. SIA GovSummit 2025 will be held May 20-21 in downtown Washington, D.C.
Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state and local agencies.
The...
SIA appoints Lee Odess to its board of directors
March 19, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess to serve as the newest member of the SIA Board of Directors.
Odess is the CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), where he leads a dynamic portfolio of brands that shape how the access and smart lock industry evolves, communicates and innovates. Through multiple channels, he extends his influence and helps businesses navigate and excel in the evolving business landscape. These channels include...
SIA names Boris Stern as 2025 Standards Service Award recipient
March 18, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Boris Stern as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Standards Service Award. SIA will present Stern with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The SIA Standards Service Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated continued excellence and tireless service in volunteer efforts related to the leadership, development, education and...
SIA presents 2025 Legislator of the Year Awards to Reps. Ezell, Houlahan
March 10, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Mike Ezell (R-Miss.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) as the 2025 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award.
The 2025 awardees were recognized during Security Hill Day, an event held March 4-5 during which security industry executives convened in Washington, D.C., to connect with legislators and their staff about the value of the security industry and the industry’s legislative priorities.
The...
ISC West 2025 showcases largest-ever SIA Education@ISC program
March 6, 2025SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West, one of the nation’s leading comprehensive and converged security trade events, hosted in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA), will unveil its most expansive SIA Education@ISC program to date, event organizers announced.
With more than 140 sessions spanning across four days and 290 speakers, SIA Education@ISC offers unmatched learning opportunities, unites industry leaders, and empowers global security professionals.
Attendees...
SIA names Norstrom, Rawji and St. Jacques as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
February 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named three recipients of the 2025 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.
Pauline Norstrom, Yazmina Rawji and Joey St. Jacques will be honored with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award is named in honor of Sandra Jones, principal of Sandra Jones and Company, a prolific SIA volunteer...
SIA announces new leadership of RISE community for young professionals
February 18, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new members and leadership of the steering committee for SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry.
Dakota Mackie of Northland Controls serves as chair, with Kelly Ann Christensen of BCD now serving as vice chair.
In these roles, Mackie and Christensen ensure that RISE delivers educational content and networking opportunities...
SIA releases new and enhanced privacy resources on Data Privacy Day 2025
January 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Data Privacy Day, Jan. 28, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) released a set of new and updated resources and programs around data privacy for security industry professionals.
SIA’s new Data Privacy Pro Certificate is a brand-new course offering that helps learners gain a strong understanding of key data privacy concepts. The course covers critical topics including:
Understanding personally identifiable information
Security industry-specific...
Keynote speakers announced for ISC West 2025
January 20, 2025SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), has unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series.
Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security.
“We’re honored to present such a remarkable array of thought leaders at ISC West 2025,” said ISC Event...