Tag: ASIS International
In brief: Convergint enters gaming, Gallagher promotes leaders, partners unify platforms
September 16, 2026SSN Staff
LAS VEGAS – Convergint has entered the gaming market, acquiring Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI), a provider of integrated surveillance and security solutions serving the gaming industry.
The acquisition will allow the company to establish a foundation for growth in a market with significant opportunity across North America and globally.
SSI brings deep expertise in complex gaming environments, longstanding relationships with leading gaming operators, and a strong...
ASIS International honors 2026 Awards of Excellence recipients
September 10, 2026SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ASIS International has announced the 2026 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. Recipients are honored not just for what they’ve achieved, but for setting global standards for the industry to follow. This year's list represents individuals and chapters from 14 nations. "The individuals and chapters...
GSX 2026: ‘More than a conference’
August 5, 2026Theresa Flaherty, Senior Editor
ATLANTA - From artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber risk to resilience and leadership, ASIS International's Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026 will spotlight the forces reshaping the security profession, according to show organizers.
“Today's security leaders must think beyond traditional protection strategies and understand how technology, intelligence, business continuity and risk management intersect,” said Eddie Sorrells, CEO of DSI Security Services and the 2026 president...
Security LeadHER draws 500 attendees to Minneapolis event
June 26, 2026SSN Staff
MINNEAPOLIS—Security LeadHER, presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), brought approximately 500 security professionals to Minneapolis June 15–16, with attendance up about 10% compared with 2025.
The event, focused on advancing women in the security industry, drew participants from 40 states and 11 countries.
“The conversations, mentorship, sponsorship and meaningful connections fostered this week are not only...
ASIS International announces keynote speakers for GSX 2026
May 15, 2026SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced the keynote speaker lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2026, scheduled for Sept. 14–16 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.
The annual event is expected to feature more than 200 educational sessions and 500 exhibitors, along with keynote presentations focused on leadership, technology and resilience. GSX 2025 attracted attendees from 95 countries, according to ASIS International.
“Our members face complex,...
2026 Security LeadHER program to advance, connect and empower women in security
May 8, 2026SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the 2026 agenda and speaker lineup for Security LeadHER, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The fourth annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 15–Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at the Hilton Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minn.
“This year’s Security LeadHER...
SIA names Charles McGilvary Johnson as co-chair of SIA StartUps in Security
April 28, 2026SSN Staff
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 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.
Johnson is founder and CEO of NGA Security Advisors and a seasoned...
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...