Tag: SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)
Women in Security Profile: ‘A broader spectrum of diversity’ is needed, says Julaine Simmons
May 6, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Julaine Simmons believes the security industry needs to take a more holistic approach to diversity, not only expanding the roles of women in the field but also adding experienced professionals in various areas, especially technology.
“While it's crucial to have women in leadership and engineering roles, true diversity goes beyond that,” said Simmons, senior vice president, M.C. Dean. “It means having women in the field actively implementing...
2025 Security LeadHER conference program announced
April 14, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced details for the 2025 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The third annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 9 – Tuesday, June 10 at the Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center in Michigan. This carefully crafted program represents a comprehensive professional...
Women in Security Profile: ‘I see women raising the bar,’ says Lisa Sobek
March 31, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Lisa Sobek is a relative “newbie” in the security industry, but she has already seen the impact that women have made in a male-dominated field.
“I have the privilege of learning from and working alongside some truly inspiring women in the security industry,” said Sobek, senior channel marketing manager at Allegion. “Whether at Allegion or through my involvement with Security Industry Association (SIA) committees, I see women raising...
SIA announces 2025 “Essentials 4 Job Security” Giveback initiative
March 12, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has kicked off the fifth annual Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback.
The program coincides with ISC West that supports the efforts of Dress for Success Southern Nevada (DFSSN) to help women build careers and achieve financial independence. This local affiliate of the international nonprofit organization empowers women in the Las Vegas Valley to achieve economic independence...
SIA announces 2025 WISF Power 100 honorees
March 7, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2025 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100.
This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry.
The 2025 WISF Power 100...
And the winner is…
March 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
Hollywood just handed out the Oscars for excellence in film. Now it’s the security industry’s turn to showcase its finest.
The next few weeks will be jam-packed with awards presentations for security professionals and companies that go above and beyond protecting people and assets.
Let’s take a sneak peek at what’s in store on the security awards docket for the rest of the month and into early April. First, the Security Industry Association (SIA) will reveal...
Women in Security Profile: ‘Women need to empower each other to know they belong at the table,’ says Emma Barkley
March 4, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Emma Barkley, strategic sales manager for JCI Security Products, believes that there are several key elements that could increase diversity in the security industry.
“This past summer, I had the pleasure of leading a workshop at the Security LeadHER Conference called ‘Security Women Actively Supporting Women,’" she said. “While it's common for women to say they support each other and participate in groups like WISF, we need to ask ourselves:...
SIA names ADT’s Holly Borgmann as 2025 SIA Chair’s Award honoree
February 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Holly Borgmann of ADT as the 2025 recipient of the SIA Chair’s Award.
The award is presented annually and selected by SIA’s Board of Directors chair recognizing SIA members’ diligent efforts in furthering the association’s mission and commitment to its future. SIA will present Borgmann with the award at Security Hill Day, an executive event that raises the collective...
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...
Women in Security Profile: ‘We need to shift our thinking about diversity to one of opportunity and growth,’ says Nikki Williams
January 29, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine— Nikki Williams, North American regional marketing manager at Integrated Control Technology (ICT), cites two factors that can serve as catalysts for increased diversity in the security industry.
“We need to shift our thinking about diversity to one of opportunity and growth,” she explained. “Diversity will only fuel the evolution of the security industry for the better. There’s so much talent out there in the next generation of security...