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Women in Security Profile: ‘Don’t rely solely on diversity as a strategy if you don’t have the skills to back it up,’ says Ceres Silva

October 23, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Ceres Silva, Canadian sales director for Eagle Eye Networks (EEN), believes it’s not only networking that helps women get ahead in the security industry, but also enhancing your skills to keep up with trends in a constantly evolving market. “While building connections as a woman in the security field is important, it’s equally vital to ensure your skills, knowledge, and credentials are up to date,” she explained. “The security industry is rapidly...

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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...

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SIA WISF announces 2024 CAN DO Challenge to combat food insecurity

October 11, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) community has announced the 2024 CAN DO Challenge, a seven-week charitable initiative taking place Oct. 14 – Dec. 3 to encourage professionals and companies across the security industry to combat food insecurity during the holiday season. CAN DO – spearheaded by the SIA WISF community’s UpliftHER Subcommittee – is about alleviating hunger as part of our...

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Women in Security Profile: ‘It has taken a lot of determination and obstinance,’ says Heather Morgan

September 18, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Heather Morgan, security system administrator for Memphis International Airport (MEM), says that women have overcome major challenges to succeed in a male-dominated security industry, but there is still a lot more work to be done. “Luckily, through a lot of hard work, we have made great strides,” she said. “It has been a feat of accomplishments done mostly by women helping pull other women along with them on this climb. But I think there are...

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ISC East announces keynote speakers and education program for 2024 conference

September 12, 2024SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, with its premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS NYC Chapter, has announced this year’s slate of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at The Bridge, ISC East’s mainstage destination. ISC East Keynote Series: Day 1 Keynote: Proactive Security Strategies at Navy Pier, Chicago: A Unified Approach to Emergency Preparedness and Response – Brian Murphy, chief operating...

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Women in Security profile: ‘The industry needs to embrace diverse voices at the table,’ says Rachelle Loyear

August 28, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Rachelle Loyear, vice president for integrated solutions at Allied Universal, believes a range of perspectives are required to effectively address complex problems in the security industry. “The industry needs to embrace diverse voices at the table, beyond just gender, sexual orientation or race,” she said. “We need to reflect our customers better to craft effective security programs. Diversity should include different backgrounds and experiences,...

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‘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...

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John Nemerofsky named chair of PSA Managed Services Committee

July 30, 2024SSN Staff

WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Security Network has announced the appointment of SAGE Integration Chief Operating Officer (COO) John Nemerofsky as chairperson for PSA’s Managed Services Committee. “Beyond being a legend in the SecTech Industry, John has been a member of many PSA committees and previously chaired the PSA Leadership Committee,” PSA said in its announcement. “His dedication and leadership continue to inspire us all.” With a career spanning over...

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SIA announces 2024 Women in Security Forum Scholarship opportunity

June 30, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for the 2024 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship, an initiative led by the SIA Women in Security Forum. The 2024 program will offer multiple scholarships worth $7,500 each that SIA members and students can use toward professional development and education. SIA’s Women in Security Forum is a community for both women and men that works to promote, recruit and...

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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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