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Don Erickson

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SIA names Wayne Dorris as Cybersecurity Advisory Board chair

March 13, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Wayne Dorris of Axis Communications to serve as the new chair of SIA’s Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB). The SIA Cybersecurity Advisory Board is a group of industry cybersecurity experts appointed by the SIA Board of Directors whose mission is to guide SIA members ahead of potential cybersecurity issues related to converged security measures. The advisory board provides prescriptive guidance...

Axis Communications, Board of Directors, Cybersecurity Advisory Board (CAB), Don Erickson, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Security Industry Association (SIA), Wayne Dorris


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Alice DiSanto

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SIA unveils 2024 Women in Security Forum Power 100

March 8, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2024 honoree list for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring to the industry. The 2024 WISF Power 100 honorees...

2024, Alexandra Mercz, Alice DiSanto, Alice L. Jolla, Amanda Edwards, Amanda Payne, Amena Jamali, Andrea Gural, Ania Ross, Anita Brunet, Annie Hoffman, Antoinette King, Arya Ulafale, Ashley Means, Beth Anderson, Brooke Erickson, Candice Aragon, Carissa Hunter, Carla Manzanilla, Caroline Rhodes, Carolyn McGrath, Christina Park, Cindy Lawless, Danielle Tabachnick, Danielle Unger, Dara Gibson, Debbie Hunter, Don Erickson, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, Eddie Reynolds, Erin Mann, Favor Gakii, Hannah DeRemer, Haylea Parkes, Hristina Kolega, Ilana Brodesky, ISC West, Jackie Reynolds, Janet Fenner, Jenna Hardie, Jennifer Ciolfi, Jennifer Mahoney, Jennifer Walters, Jessica Anderson, Joey Rao-Russell, Julie Beach, Ka'Laisha Kirby, Karen Larson, Kasia Hanson, Katie Krug, Kelly DeLeo, Kenya Pinnock, Kim Workman, Kristen Mahin, Kristin Shockley, Laura Rodriguez, Lauren Winchester, Linda Ziemba, Lindsay J. Reece, Louise Tompkins, Lyndell Kline, Maria Pavlides, Martha Entwistle, Maureen Carlo, Melissa Marcella, Nancy Lambert, Nancy Peterson, Natalie Bannon, Nicole Fredericks, Polly Gitau, Power 100, Rachel Wyatt-Swanson, Rachelle Loyear, Rebecca Martinez, Rebecca Peterson, Rhianna Daniels, Rita Lawrence, Rya Manners, Ryma Abassi, Sarah Melluso, Security Industry Association (SIA), Serra Luck, Shannon Beritzhoff, Shannon McCaffrey, Shari Wilson, Sharon Hong, Shelley Benoliel, Shonisani Mathabi, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Sienna Dutkowski, Stacey Donahue, Steffi Singh, Stephanie Mayes, Suad Adam, Susan Goggin, Tammy Wood, Teresa Wu, Tia Eskandari, Tia Hopkins, Tiffany Galarza, Tory Hinton, Tracy Larson, Tricia Hartigan, Valerie Parker, Yanet Quinn, Yazmina Rawji


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Don Erickson

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SIA welcomes new chair, vice chair of SIA RISE Community

March 6, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE, a community that fosters the careers of young professionals and emerging leaders in the security industry. Dakota Bierly of Northland Controls, a former SIA RISE vice chair, has assumed the role of chair of the RISE Steering Committee, with Esteban Pastor of ZKTeco USA now serving as vice chair. In these new roles, Bierly and Pastor will deliver educational...

40 under 40, AcceleRISE, Dakota Bierly, Don Erickson, Esteban Pastor, Jake Brown, Northland Controls, Power 100, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE, Security Systems News (SSN), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME), ZKTeco USA


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Don Erickson

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SIA names quartet as 2024 Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year

March 5, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named four recipients of the 2024 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award, which recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services. Kelly Ann Christensen, Jason de Souza, John Nemerofsky and Elaine Palome will be honored with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will take place April 9 during ISC West. Christensen is a...

2024, Axis Communications, BCD, Don Erickson, Elaine Palome, Hanwha Vision, ISC West, Jason de Souza, John Nemerofsky, Kelly Ann Christensen, Sage Integration, Sandy Jones, Security Industry Association (SIA), The Advance, Volunteer of the Year Award


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Don Erickson

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SIA announces Reps. Moskowitz, Obernolte as 2024 Legislators of the Year

February 27, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) and Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) as the 2024 recipients of the SIA Legislator of the Year Award. The 2024 awardees will be honored during Security Hill Day, an event held March 5-6 during which security industry executives will convene in Washington, D.C., to connect with legislators and their staff about the value of the security industry and the industry’s legislative priorities. The...

Don Erickson, Electronic Security Association (ESA), House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, House Foreign Affairs Committee, House Oversight Committee, Jared Moskowitz, Jay Obernolte, Legislator of the Year, Parkland City Commission, Security Hill Day, Security Industry Association (SIA), U.S. House of Representatives


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Don Erickson

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ASIS International, SIA release global security market report

February 26, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md., and ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have released a new research report, “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026.” This report provides insights into the equipment, technologies, and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research. This exclusive report,...

ASIS International, Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026, Don Erickson, Omdia, Peter O'Neil, Security Industry Association (SIA)


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Don Erickson

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SIA announces agenda for 2024 SIA GovSummit

February 24, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced details for the 2024 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 21-22 in downtown Washington, D.C. Each year, SIA GovSummit brings together government security leaders with private industry technologists for top-quality information sharing and education on security topics affecting federal, state, and local agencies. The 2024 GovSummit program...

2024, Casey Durst, Daniel Genua, Dee Parker, Dennis Truxler, Don Erickson, Don Hough, Dusty Lang, Jason Rosen, Laura Goodell, Megan Mahle, Rebecca Bond, Ron McNeal, Scott Andersen, Scott Dunford, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) GovSummit, SIA Women in Biometrics Award, Susan Schneider


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Don Erickson

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SIA opens nominations for 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

February 13, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by the association with support from various organizational and media partners. The recipients of this year’s Women in Biometrics Awards will be honored at the 2024 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference. “Now in its tenth year, the SIA Women in Biometrics...

2024, Don Erickson, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) GovSummit, SIA Women in Biometrics Award, Washington DC


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ISC West announces lineup of keynote speakers

February 8, 2024SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West, in collaboration with the Security Industry Association (SIA), has announced this year’s trio of speakers that will headline the Keynote Series at ISC West 2024. Industry professionals will be able to attend keynote presentations on the Main Stage, located in the Venetian ballrooms. The SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Keynote will be held on Friday, April 12, following the SIA WISF Networking Breakfast and Power 100 Celebration. These...

2024, Admiral Mike Rogers, Crystal Washington, Don Erickson, ISC West, Jeff Stonebreaker, Keynote Speaker, Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Megatrends, Power 100, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Venetian Expo


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Don Erickson

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SIA commits to expand outreach to Native American communities

January 30, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced a commitment to grow its outreach to Native American and indigenous communities beginning in 2024, including expanding access to SIA services and programs such as its training, scholarship and mentorship offerings. In an expansion of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and workforce development efforts, and working with its industry partners, SIA is making a concerted effort to engage with Native American...

Bill Brennan, Clear Cloud Solutions, Daren Masten, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Don Erickson, i-PRO Americas Inc., James Rothstein, Native American, Security Cornerstones Learning Series, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE, Security Project Management, Security Systems Technician (SST) apprenticeship program, SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME)


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