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Five Sessions on Critical Infrastructure Security You Won’t Want to Miss at ISC East 2026
ISC East 2026 is coming up Nov. 3–5 in New York City, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed full conference details for the SIA Education at ISC East program, including keynote presentations from top luminaries and over 60 sessions from over 140 expert speakers on the most current business trends, technologies and industry developments. Among the robust lineup of conference offerings are several sessions related to critical infrastructure and facilities protection.
Top 7 School Security Recommendations
Texas State University’s Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center, in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA), recently released groundbreaking research on U.S. school safety and how schools can prevent, mitigate and reduce the impact of active shooter events.
SIA New Member Profile: ICS Security Solutions
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member ICS Security Solutions is a licensed security systems integrator using state-of-the-art technology in expandable, forward-thinking systems designed to grow with companies. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and serves clients across Maryland and in parts of Delaware. SIA spoke with Jim Snier, president of ICS Security Solutions, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
SIA New Member Profile: Datacast Technologies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Datacast Technologies is advancing Operational Trust Architecture (OTA)—the next architectural evolution of Zero Trust for critical infrastructure. The company is headquartered in Boise, Idaho, with executive leadership based in Huntsville, Alabama, and founding team members distributed across the United States and the United Kingdom.
IntelligentSIA, July 2026 Edition: The Top 16 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month
The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: ATS Integrated Solutions, BARC Solutions, IQSIGHT, Jadugar, Onetel Security, Prime Protection, Security and Analytics, Security Is Leadership, SISEC CDMX, Stacie Dauffenbach Marketing Solutions, Supracontrol and Vindicor. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you! AcceleRISE is almost here! Join us Aug. 3–5 in San Diego, California, to be part of the next wave of security leaders.
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Director of Member Services
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed Randy Clark to serve as its new director of member services. Randy Clark oversees the association’s membership department, directing and fulfilling overall SIA membership retention and recruiting efforts. The team provides member service by helping companies maximize their membership investment and adds value to each membership touchpoint, including managing membership records.
Vertical Insights: Higher Education Security Symposium
About the Webinar Vertical Insights is a series of virtual events presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and focused on top vertical markets. This series is designed to bring together practitioners, security integrators, solution providers, consultants and others involved in protecting key sectors.
5 Takeaways From SIA’s GovSummit Just for Integrators
ColumnsSIA Waypoints The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently hosted the 2026 SIA GovSummit, a conference connecting government, security and technology, held annually in Washington, D.C. At this event, government security leaders and private industry technologists discussed the top security concerns and trends impacting federal, state and local agencies. Ahead are five key takeaways relevant to security integrators: 1.
SIA New Member Profile: National Institute of Crime Prevention
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member the National Institute of Crime Prevention (NICP) specializes in crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) training and officers the NICP CPTED Professional Designation (CPD). The company is headquartered in in Tampa, Florida, and provides both in-person and online CPTED training programs throughout the United States and Canada and internationally.
Data Center Security Principles A Reference Guide for Data Center Security Professionals
Introduction to Data Center Security Principles The Security Industry Association (SIA) Data Center Advisory Board was established to strengthen data center security through expert collaboration, industry leadership and policy engagement. As digital infrastructure becomes ever more central to modern life, the need for practical, credible and broadly applicable security guidance has never been greater.
Stop Being the Best-Kept Secret: Rules for Being Seen in the Workplace
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ASIS International recently closed out a successful fourth annual Security LeadHER conference, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security event. This year’s conference gathered more than 500 security professionals from 40 U.S. states and 11 countries in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 15–16 for two days of connection, learning and community impact.
Security Industry Association Opens Applications for Four 2026 Scholarship Award Programs
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is now accepting applications for four key 2026 SIA recognition programs: the 25 on the RISE Awards, Denis R. Hébert Identity Management Scholarship, James Rothstein Business Scholarship and SIA–SecuritySpecifiers Young Consultants Scholarship. These initiatives offer funds to security industry professionals, as well as students, to help them further their professional development and educational goals.
Dr. Elli Reges to Lead FAST’s Mission to Build the Future Security Workforce
The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Dr. Elli Reges to serve as FAST’s new executive director. Created in 2020 through a partnership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and PSA—the industry’s leading associations—FAST connects aspiring professionals with meaningful careers in the electronic security and life safety industry.
SIA New Member Profile: IMEROPEX
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member IMEROPEX pioneers crisis preparedness with advanced virtual reality (VR) and data science. The company is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, with an office in Texas and a national footprint through partnerships, remote simulation delivery and mobile deployment kits. SIA spoke with James Dear, founder and CEO of IMEROPEX, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Security Industry Association and nFACT Announce Partnership
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a strategic partnership with nFACT, a platform that connects buyers and service providers through a trusted, curated marketplace for the commercial building trades. This partnership will enhance SIA membership value by prominently featuring SIA member companies and SIA-certified professionals on the nFACT platform, with verified member badges, certification indicators and algorithmic preference in buyer search results.
SIA New Member Profile: Worldview Monitoring
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Worldview Monitoring operates video monitoring programs across thousands of cameras, refining the staffing, training, escalation and continuity disciplines required to perform reliably at scale. SIA spoke with Tim Pearman, CEO of Worldview Monitoring, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
New Security Industry Association Research Shows 80% of Professionals See Positive Conditions in the Security Industry
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released its May–June 2026 Security Market Index (SMI), a bimonthly market research report measuring security industry executives’ current status and future expectations through a select survey of SIA members.
The Future of Federal Identity: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit
Does your company do business with the federal government? At SIA’s 2026 GovSummit conference, a panel of experts in federal identity examined the evolution of Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201 identity models to support today’s digital-first environments.
Security Industry Association Announces Program for 2026 AcceleRISE Conference
SILVER SPRING, Md.— The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule and program for the 2026 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. This year’s AcceleRISE will take place Aug. 3–5 in San Diego, California. AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen.
SIA New Member Profile: R2P Innovations
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member R2P Innovations designs and manufactures state-of-the-art bulletproof doors that protect the lives that matter most. The company is headquartered in Ladson, South Carolina, and serves organizations including schools, government facilities and security-conscious businesses. SIA spoke with Tony Deering, CEO of R2P Innovations, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Maximizing Funding Opportunities With Security Grants: Insights From the 2026 SIA GovSummit
Security industry manufacturers and integrators are trusted advisors in many ways to security practitioners. But some may not have a full understanding of the additional value they can provide by guiding clients through the process of applying to and securing grants to fund their security projects.
Fundamental Aspects of Perimeter Security Barriers
Updated in June 2026! The SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee guides the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) support for nationwide and international efforts to prevent hostile vehicle attacks. From crowded public spaces or critical infrastructure sites to government facilities, the subcommittee works to identify best practices, assess current threats and solutions and provide stakeholders with the latest on safety and security standards from governments and industry.
IntelligentSIA, June 2026 Edition: The Top 10 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month
The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: BARC Solutions, Barco Rent a Truck, BCL Enterprises, CORE Values Consulting & Solutions, Datacast Technologies, IQSIGHT, Lumana, Onetel Security, Orion Intelligence USA, Security and Analytics, Stacie Dauffenbach Marketing Solutions, Systmatic and VMC Secure.
Why Intelligent Audio Is the Industry’s Most Overlooked Advantage
Introduction: The Unheard-of Risk For decades, the security industry has focused on what it can see. Billions of dollars have been invested in high-resolution cameras, advanced video analytics and sophisticated access control systems. While these technologies have undoubtedly enhanced our ability to monitor and secure facilities, they have also created a significant, yet often overlooked, vulnerability: a silent gap in our security posture.
SIA New Member Profile: Hexlox
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Hexlox offers a patented coded locking insert system that fits directly into existing hex bolts to secure components of telecommunications infrastructure, data centers, enclosures, gates, public infrastructure and security systems.
Liderazgo de Alto Impacto: El ADN Femenino en las Ventas B2B
Acompáñanos en este espacio diseñado de mujeres para mujeres, donde exploraremos la industria de la seguridad a través de nuestra propia lente. Descubriremos cómo transformar los desafíos comerciales en éxitos compartidos, analizando estrategias de liderazgo, el poder de nuestra marca personal y las claves para romper esas barreras mentales que solo nosotras entendemos, todo con ese toque femenino que redefine los negocios en Latinoamérica. 3 aprendizajes al atender el webinar: Metas vs.
Vertical Insights: Airport Security Symposium
About the Webinar Vertical Insights is a series of virtual events presented by the Security Industry Association (SIA) and focused on top vertical markets. This series is designed to bring together practitioners, security integrators, solution providers, consultants and others involved in protecting key sectors. Airports are complex, high-traffic environments that serve as critical infrastructure for global travel and commerce.
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Chair of SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Tony Manna as the new chair of the SIA Data Privacy Advisory Board—which provides information and best practices to help SIA members handle sensitive data in a safe and secure manner to protect the personally identifiable information of their employees, partners and customers from potential abuses, breaches and misuses.
SIA New Member Profile: Mobile Pro Systems
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Mobile Pro Systems produces mobile security solutions allowing hardware such as security-related cameras, detection hardware and various communications technologies to be mounted and powered with its mobile platforms. The company is headquartered in West St. Paul, Minnesota, where its platforms are designed, engineered and manufactured entirely in the United States.
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Vice Chair of SIA Utilities Advisory Board
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Jasvir Gill as the new vice chair of the SIA Utilities Advisory Board—which demonstrates thought leadership on compliance and technology topics of interest to professionals managing security at utility facilities. Jasvir Gill is founder and CEO of Alert Enterprise.
Security Industry Association Welcomes New Leadership of SIA International Relations Committee
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named new leadership of the SIA International Relations Committee. Mariana Ramírez of Axis Communications has assumed the role of chair, with and Vanesa Cabral of Convergint now serving as vice chair. In these roles, Ramírez and Cabral will oversee the International Relations Committee, which works to internationally represent and advocate for SIA members in the security industry.
Security Industry Association Announces More Keynote and Featured Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the second keynote speaker and more expert presenters for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security.
SIA Member Profile: Safety Technology International
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Safety Technology International (STI) is a manufacturer of specialty fire, safety and security products. The company is headquartered in Waterford, Michigan, with a global presence including an office in the United Kingdom, a European distribution hub in Ireland and products used in 40 countries across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and beyond.
SIA New Member Profile: Loffler Companies
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Loffler Companies is an independent professional services organization dedicated to providing superior managed IT solutions, office technologies and services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, and supports customers throughout the upper Midwest with offices across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska. While Loffler is deeply rooted in the region, it also supports national organizations.
Texas State University’s ALERRT Center Releases Groundbreaking Research on Active Shooter Events in Schools Original
San Marcos, Texas, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University has published new research in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA) that examines school safety in the United States and how schools can prevent, mitigate and reduce the impact of active shooter events.
The Role of Locked Doors and Access Control in School-Based Active Shooter Events
School-based active shooter incidents, though statistically rare, remain among the most consequential forms of targeted violence in the United States. Door locks and access-control measures are routinely cited in guidance documents, scholarly manuscripts and after-action reports as central to school safety strategy, yet systematic evidence on how these measures function during real-world incidents has remained limited.
ESG Insights for Security Industry Executives
About the Resource Environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations are rapidly transforming how security organizations operate, compete and create value. While the term “ESG” may seem new or geopolitically charged, its core principles have long been integral to the industry: ethical operations, safety, responsible sourcing, risk management and ongoing improvement.
Security Industry Association Announces Keynote, Agenda and Speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2026
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the 2026 Perimeter PREVENT, the premier event in perimeter security.
SIA New Member Profile: SS8 Networks
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member SS8 Networks delivers lawful and location intelligence solutions that empower government agencies and communications providers to extract, analyze and visualize critical data to keep societies safer. The company is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional offices in the United States (Herndon, Virginia), Canada and the United Kingdom.
How Secured Doors Saved Lives: Groundbreaking Research on School-Based Active Shooter Events
About the Webinar New research conducted by Texas State University and the Security Industry Association provides the strongest empirical evidence to date on the protective role of door security and access control in active shooter events at schools.
IntelligentSIA, May 2026 Edition: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month
The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: Convoy Group, Fortress Perimeter Solutions, Georgetown Protective Services, Global Pop, Hexlox, ICS Security Solutions, IMEROPEX, Island Solutions, La manera de estar seguro, Multiway Infra México, NICP, Oracle, PXM, Silverpine and Taylor Security. Thanks for your membership, and we look forward to working with you! Looking for a meaningful way to get more involved with SIA?
Security Industry Association Names Recipient of Inaugural VETS Award
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Nathan Wells as the first-ever recipient of the SIA Valuing Experience, Talent and Service (VETS) Award, presented by SIA’s Veterans in Security community.
SIA New Member Profile: NJB Protection
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member NJB Protection is a full-service, licensed and insured security solutions firm. The company is headquartered in Yonkers, New York, and serves clients across the United States. SIA spoke with Michael Maiolo, CEO and co-founder of NJB Protection, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Security Industry Association Reveals More Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the Day 1 keynote speaker and more expert government presenters for the 2026 SIA GovSummit—SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference.
SIA New Member Profile: BW Secure
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member BW Secure specializes in providing cutting-edge security solutions to protect assets, personnel and property. The company is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with an additional office in Frederick, Colorado, supporting clients throughout the Rocky Mountain region. SIA spoke with Jacob Thiele, vice president of BW Secure, about the company, the security industry and working with SIA.
Security Industry Association Welcomes Charles McGilvary Johnson as Co-Chair of SIA StartUps in Security
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Charles McGilvary Johnson as co-chair of SIA StartUps in Security—a community and accelerator program for security innovators. This dynamic initiative, guided by SIA’s Executive Advisory Board, is designed to identify, support and partner with innovative startups, scale-ups and industry leaders shaping the future of security technology. Charles M.
IntelligentSIA, April 2026 Edition: The Top 12 Benefits, Events and Opportunities for Members This Month
The Security Industry Association (SIA) would like to welcome its newest members: 360 Security Group, Badlands Security Company, BR Growth Partners, BW Secure, Crisis Lead, Cyber Armed Security, Daxbot, DEFCROS, Foresight Reports, Guidehouse, HURO Consultores, Iceotope, Immix, ISM Southeast, Kirchmann Consulting, Mark Anthony Group, Mesirow, nFact, NJB Protection, Northeast Remote Surveillance and Alarm, Ojeyz Security Management, OpenAI, Perpetual Digital Solutions, R2P Innovations,...
SIA Member Profile: Delta Electronics
Security Industry Association (SIA) member Delta Electronics is committed to innovation and is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management, offering a comprehensive portfolio of Internet of Things-based smart energy-saving solutions. The global company has over 290 locations, with its North America headquarters in Fremont, California.
Expo Seguridad México Keynote Speaker Brian Allen Examines How Security Leaders Must Evolve in an AI-Transformed World
Expo Seguridad México is coming up June 2–4 in Mexico City, Mexico, and the Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to be the premier sponsor of this fast-growing security expo, the largest event for the security industry in Latin America.
SIA and ISC Open Call for Proposals for ISC East 2026 and ISC West 2027
The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC Security Events are seeking proposals from subject matter experts for the SIA Education at ISC conference programs at ISC East 2026 and ISC West 2027—two of the leading security industry conferences and expositions each year. ISC East 2026 will take place Nov. 3–5 at the Javits Center in New York City, and ISC West 2027 will be held April 5–9 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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