Tag: ASIS International
ASIS International announces officers, directors for 2026 governing boards
December 11, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced its full slate of leaders for the 2026 Global Board of Directors, as well as its regional governing boards.
The newly appointed 2026 global and regional directors will take office Jan. 1, 2026.
Eddie Sorrells, CPP, PCI, PSP (U.S.), has been selected to serve as ASIS International’s 71st president. Pablo...
SIA launches Data Center Advisory Board
December 4, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has launched the Data Center Advisory Board, a panel of experts that will provide guidance on data center security topics to the SIA Board of Directors and related resources to SIA members.
Jim Black, senior director and security architect at Microsoft, has been named chair of the group.
The data center sector is growing rapidly, as artificial intelligence and other technologies daily increase the demand for cloud...
ISC East wraps up 2025 with success in New York City
December 1, 2025SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2025, in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS International NYC Chapter, welcomed over 6,100 industry professionals, including nearly 4,700 attendees, from Nov. 18-20.
More than 200 exhibitors showcased their latest innovations at the Javits Center in New York City, giving security professionals a hands-on look at solutions built to meet the challenges of today’s world.
“We are incredibly proud...
Taylor Carr named president of Allied Universal Technology Services
October 30, 2025SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif.—Allied Universal has announced the promotion of Taylor Carr to president of Allied Universal Technology Services, one of the largest security systems integrators in the U.S.
Carr takes the helm as Carey Boethel departs to pursue new personal and professional growth opportunities outside of the security industry. Boethel will continue his relationship with Allied Universal as an advocate and investor.
Carr has more than 25 years of executive leadership and operational...
DSI Security Services Officer Langley receives top honor for heroic actions
October 28, 2025SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—Jonathan Langley, a security professional with DSI Security Services, has been awarded the 2025 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award for his life-saving actions during an attempted mass shooting at a poultry processing plant in Mississippi.
This prestigious award is the highest honor a security officer can receive for acts of heroism. Langley recently accepted the award at the 2025 ASIS International Global Security Exchange Conference (GSX) in New Orleans.
Langley...
NYC leaders to take center stage at ISC East 2025
September 22, 2025SSN Staff
NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East, with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with the ASIS International NYC Chapter, will feature a lineup of New York City leaders in its 2025 Keynote Series and ASIS International NYC Person of the Year Luncheon.
Held Nov. 18–20 at the Javits Convention Center, ISC East offers attendees unparalleled access to the experts driving security and public safety in the region.
“There is no better place than New York City...
ASIS International's LATAM & CA Integral Security Congress draws record crowd
September 12, 2025SSN Staff
MEXICO CITY—ASIS International's sold-out 2025 Latin America & Caribbean Integral Security Congress concluded in Mexico City, bringing together 521 attendees from 21 countries for two days of intensive programming focused on the evolving security landscape across Latin America and the Caribbean region.
Organized by ASIS Mexico Chapter, the congress took place Aug. 25-26 and featured comprehensive sessions addressing critical regional security challenges, from emerging...
ASIS International introduces new ANSI-approved school security standard
August 28, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA — ASIS International has announced the release of its American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard designed to provide a framework for developing, implementing, maintaining, and improving school security.
ASIS said that the standard provides a critical benchmark for assessing and improving a school’s security posture regardless of size and funding.
"This standard represents thousands of hours of dedicated volunteer work by a passionate cross-disciplinary...
GSX 2025 keynote speakers announced
July 15, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its keynote speakers for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, with in-person and digital experiences taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and via the online GSX event platform.
Read on for a closer look at these keynotes:
Monday, Sept. 29
The New Abnormal: Who are the Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World?
Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group & global politics and...
Women in Security Profile: ‘Inclusiveness is no longer an afterthought for this industry, but a must,’ says Tiffany Renz
July 2, 2025Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
LANCASTER, Pa.—Tiffany Renz truly believes the security industry has turned a corner when it comes to addressing diversity.
“My opinion is that the industry as a whole is finally doing a better job addressing diversity, especially these last few years,” says Renz, North American director of sales for HID’s Secure Issuance FARGO division. “Having been in it for 16-plus years, I see the changes that have been happening, and it could not make me happier.”
Renz...