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SIA's 'power women'

Women in Security

SIA's 'power women' – “We are strong, unique, and incredibly capable!”

March 8, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

SILVER SPRING, Md.—As we celebrate International Women’s Day, and the announcement of the Security Industry Association Women in Security Forum (SIA WISF) Power 100 for 2023, Security Systems News and SIA WISF would like to recognize the “Power Women of SIA” as they talk about what it means to work for SIA, as well as what their journey has been like as a woman in a primarily male-dominated, non-diverse security industry. Katie Greatti, Associate Director, Learning...

Carole Rogin, Don Erickson, Dr. Debra Stewart, Elli Reges, Kara Klein, Katie Greatti, Kim Landgraf, Ozzie Kocak, Robin Smith, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)


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SIA unveils 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100

Women in Security

SIA unveils 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100

March 8, 2023Cory Harris, Editor

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the 2023 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 who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the community. For the second straight year, Security Systems News is the media partner and sponsor for this initiative. The...

2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100, Cory Harris, Don Erickson, ISC West, Kasia Hanson, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Systems News


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SIA names Jim Black and Ryan Kaltenbaugh as 2023 Volunteers of the Year

March 3, 2023SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jim Black, senior director, security architect at Microsoft, and Ryan Kaltenbaugh, senior vice president for sales in North America at LenelS2, as the 2023 recipients of the Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award. The Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes SIA volunteers who have made tireless efforts to expand SIA’s programs and services. SIA will present Black and Kaltenbaugh with the...

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SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

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SIA opens nominations for 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

February 27, 2023SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards, a globally recognized program presented by SIA with support from sponsor IDEMIA and various organizational and media partners. The recipients of this year’s Women in Biometrics Awards will be honored at the 2023 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference. “SIA is proud to support and...

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Lee Odess

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SIA names Lee Odess as 2023 Committee Chair of the Year

February 13, 2023SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lee Odess, CEO of Access Control Executive Brief, as the 2023 recipient of the SIA Committee Chair of the Year Award, which recognizes individuals for excellence in leading SIA committees and advancing member objectives. SIA will present Odess with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held March 28 during ISC West. In 2022, Odess was instrumental in launching...

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SIA RISE

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SIA appoints new chair and vice chair to lead SIA RISE community

January 11, 2023SSN 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 in the security industry. Jake Brown – business development/operations at Secure Access & Digital Systems – will serve as chair of the RISE Steering Committee, with Dakota Bierly – sales and marketing manager at Northland Controls – serving as vice chair. In these new roles,...

Dakota Bierly, Don Erickson, Erin Mann, Jake Brown, Katie Greatti, Kelsey Carnell, Matt Feenan, Northland Controls, Secure Access & Digital Systems, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA RISE


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SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100

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SIA opens nominations for 2023 Women in Security Forum Power 100

December 7, 2022Cory Harris, Editor

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2023 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. In its second year, this annual initiative presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum will honor 100 women in the security industry who are role models for actively advancing diversity, inclusion, innovation and leadership in the security industry. For the second straight year, Security Systems News is the media partner...

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2023 RISE Scholarship

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Security Industry Association announces winners of 2023 RISE Scholarship

November 23, 2022SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 14 young security professionals as the recipients of the 2023 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent. Through this scholarship program – open to SIA student members and RISE members who are employees at SIA member companies – each awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship...

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SIA expands government relations team to better serve members

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SIA expands government relations team to better serve members

November 1, 2022SSN Staff

SILVER SPRINGS, Md. –The Security Industry Association (SIA) has expanded its government relations team with two new members to support the development and execution of the SIA’s legislative and regulatory initiatives. SIA announced that Patrick Russell will serve as the new associate director of government relations and Colby Williams will take the title of senior manager of government relations. They both join SIA Senior Director of Government Relations Jack Parker to better...

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Scott Schafer

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SIA names Scott Schafer as 2022 George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner

October 27, 2022SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Scott Schafer as the 2022 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, an honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to the association. Schafer will receive the award on Wednesday, Nov. 16, during the 2022 SIA Honors Night reception at 30 Hudson Yards in New York City. Schafer is the principal of SMS Advisors,...

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