Tag: Security Legend Award
Industry luminary Jim Henry passes away, colleagues reflect
April 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Legend. Great friend. Terrific presence. Mentor.
These are just some of the heartfelt tributes and reflections from colleagues and friends of industry luminary Jim Henry, one of the inaugural winners of the Security Systems News (SSN) Security Legend award, who passed away on April 13, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was 70.
Henry spent more than 50 years in the security industry, from the early days of running a business with his family to later working for behemoths...
Thank You for Coming!
May 4, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
I just want to celebrate!
Yes, that may be a song by the group Rare Earth from 1970, but that’s also how I and my fellow Security Systems News colleagues feel after what was a fantastic and memorable SecurityNext conference in Nashville.
We were so thrilled that we could host an in-person event for the first time since COVID-19 entered our lives in 2020. The enthusiasm of the attendees who ascended upon Music City for our conference last week was infectious, from the cocktail reception...
Here’s the thing …
February 23, 2022SSN Staff
In preparing to announce this year’s recipients of our third annual Security Legend Award to probably the most well-known and liked couple in security, Christine and Andrew Lanning, I started to think back on all of the ways each of them has not only inspired and influenced me as an editor and person, but also the industry itself, as they are the epitome of selfless. They are givers, that much I am sure of, and the industry is so much better because of their tireless efforts.
Over the past...
Security Systems News to honor the Lannings with Security Legend Award
February 16, 2022Paul Ragusa
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to announce the winners of the third annual Security Legend Award, which recognizes security industry professionals who have been leaders throughout their careers, and who continue to selflessly give back to help push the industry forward.
SSN is super proud to honor Christine and Andrew Lanning – the ultimate security power couple – for their incredible accomplishments within the industry, providing leadership not only for their...
What’s “next” for security?
February 9, 2022Paul Ragusa
Just about two years to the day, Security Systems News hosted our inaugural SecurityNext conference in New Orleans, bringing together some of the top thought leaders within physical and cybersecurity to delve into the latest trends and most promising technologies, while celebrating our “40 under 40” and Security Legend Award winners, and providing an intimate and open setting for networking, mind-melding and fun!
Fast forward two years, and I am super excited to build on the success...
Bill Bozeman, Jim Henry to receive Security Legend Award
January 15, 2020Paul Ragusa
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News is excited to announce our inaugural Security Legend Award, which recognizes security industry professionals who have been leaders throughout their careers, and who continue to selflessly give back to help push the industry forward.SSN is proud to honor Bill Bozeman, president and CEO, PSA Security, and Jim Henry, independent consultant, as our inaugural winners of this annual lifetime achievement award. SSN will present the awards to Henry and Bozeman...