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SSN, SIA WISF to continue partnership to promote diversity in 2025

December 3, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine, and SILVER SPRING, Md.—Security Systems News is proud to partner again in 2025 with the Security Industry Association's (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF) to spotlight an incredibly diverse list of security professionals (see list below) to be highlighted in special features throughout the year. SSN and SIA WISF began the partnership in 2021 and in 2022, expanded coverage beyond one issue with one person profiled in each issue, as well as online at...

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Women in Security Profile: ‘The lack of diversity can sometimes feel isolating,’ says Jennifer Doctor

November 26, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine —As a woman in a male-dominated field, Jennifer Doctor stresses the need to connect with groups like the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Women in Security Forum (WISF) to create a more diverse industry. Doctor is a product manager and marketing consultant who has worked in the security industry for more than 12 years, most recently as global product director, access control, at acre security, where she was responsible for complete product lifecycle...

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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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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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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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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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Women in Security Profile: ‘Security industry needs to demonstrate genuine commitment to diversity,’ says Beth Anderson

June 26, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Allegion’s Beth Anderson is happy to work for a company that values diversity – something she has had to overcome throughout her career in the security industry. “Throughout my career, I have worked in several male-dominated industries, such as hardware, lumber and beer,” said Anderson, Allegion’s senior channel marketing manager, project sales. “The security industry, like many others, faces similar challenges in terms of diversity....

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Women in Security Profile: ‘Diversity is needed to advance our industry,’ says Yazmina Rawji

June 5, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Yazmina Rawji is extremely passionate about the importance of creating a more diverse security industry. “Diversity is needed to advance our industry and attract/retain the best talent,” said Rawji, the relationship manager for dormakaba Americas’ Access Automation Solutions division. “This in turn will increase engagement and trust amongst employees. Increased engagement can lead to better performance and stronger business results and profits. Diversity...

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Women in Security Profile: ‘We are far from solving the diversity problem in this industry,’ says Shawn Ruddo

May 8, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor

YARMOUTH, Maine—Shawn Ruddo challenges other women in the security industry to get involved with an initiative that helps support women’s growth. “By supporting women in security, we create a wave of empowerment and opportunity,” said Ruddo, chief solutions officer for Unlimited Technology (UT), a systems integrator that provides end-to-end technology solutions with a focus on complex IT, electronic, physical and cybersecurity. “Let’s be that change.” As...

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