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Lisa Sobek

Women in Security

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...

Allegion, Lisa Sobek, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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Also Noted

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...

Dress for Success Southern Nevada (DFSSN), Essentials 4 Job Security Giveback, ISC West, Power 100, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), UpliftHER Subcommittee


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Alice DiSanto

Women in Security

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...

Alexandra Mercz, Alice DiSanto, Alisha Hippert, Allison Robinson, Ally Happel, Amanda Edwards, Amber Peacher, Amy Root, Ana Bayona, Andrea Gural, Andrea McCabe, Angie Muci, Anna Yates, Anne Baker, Antara Jha, Aubrey Winetsky, Audra Streetman, Blair Dawson, Brianna Ramos, Brittany Galli, Brooke Erickson, Bryn Menzel, Cadisha Miceli, Caitlin Sarian, Candice Aragon, Candice Zelaya, Carrie Woods, Catherine Plumridge, Cheryl Strizelka, Christin Kinman, Christina Park, Christine Gelatt, Clare Hilton, Dakota Mackie, Danae Arce, Daniela O’Sullivan, Darien Long, Debi Sumner, Debra Moran, Deidre Stocker, Denise Niles, Dianne Burke, Dina Mathers, Dora Cortes, Ellie Hughes, Emma Lincoln, Erin Wilson, Estie Kearney, Heather Harper, Iliana Fernandez, ISC West, Ishva Kanani, Jackie Paryz, Jemima Briggs, Jenna Hardie, Jennifer Beckage, Jenniffer Barrera Cabarcas, Jenny Mashkowski, Jenny Walters, Jessica Anderson, Kate Maxwell, Katharine Hunter, Katherine Ledesma, Kathleen Ford, Kathleen Soca, Katie Domansky, Katie Henry, Katie Krug, Katie Money, Katie Spangler, Lori Hudnall, Lorna Clamp, Lucile Houellemont, Lucy Antonia Hodgson, Maggie Ober, Maria Castellanos, Mariam Rogers Walker, Marissa Vacek, Martina Dimitrova, Meagan Brylikowski, Nicola Oakie, Penny Belluz, Power 100, Rita Lawrence, Robin Marshall, Sabrina Drigout Stainburn, Sabrina Wilson, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Svetlana McCully, Tami Williams, Tanya Turner, Tasha Birdwell, Tatiana Abramek, Teri Green, Tia Hopkins, Tracey Boucher Brown, Tristin Vaccaro, Uliana Barbysheva, Victoria Hanscomb, Victoria Hayes, Virginia Ramsey, Vivian Odii, Yanet Quinn, Yazmina Rawji


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On The Editor's Desk

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...

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Emma Barkley

Women in Security

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:...

Emma Barkley, Johnson Controls (JCI) Security Products, Security LeadHER, Security Systems News (SSN), Shelly Zalis, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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Holly Borgmann

General News

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...

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Dakota Mackie

General News

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...

Amanda Powell, Andres Capous, BCD, Constantine Tremouliaris, Dakota Mackie, Don Erickson, Erin Grippo, Itzel Portillo, Jackie Paryz, Joey Joy, Jonah Azarcon, Kelly Ann Christensen, KeShia Thomas, Keyser Santana, Kristin Shockley, Krystina Beach, Lauren Yonis, Mfon Ubaha, Nicole Rigby, Northland Controls, Power 100, Ryan Knoll, Sarah Webel, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Steering Committee, Tanner LaRocque, Tim Loth, Tristin Vaccaro


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Nikki Williams

Women in Security

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...

Integrated Control Technology (ICT), Nikki Williams, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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Candice Aragon

Women in Security

Women in Security Profile: ‘The industry needs to apply outside-the-box thinking when it comes to recruiting diverse talent,’ says Candice Aragon   

January 7, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—While Candice Aragon, chief experience officer at PSA Network, has seen an upsurge in the number of women attending security industry events, she knows there is more work to be done around diversity.   Aragon serves as vice chair of the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF) and has witnessed firsthand the dramatic shift taking place when it comes to the diverse representation at conferences and trade shows.   “I...

Candice Aragon, PSA Security Network (PSA), PSA TEC, Security Industry Careers Guide, Security LeadHER, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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Don Erickson

General News

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...

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