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SIA releases new and enhanced privacy resources on Data Privacy Day 2025

January 28, 2025SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—On Data Privacy Day, Jan. 28, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) released a set of new and updated resources and programs around data privacy for security industry professionals. SIA’s new Data Privacy Pro Certificate is a brand-new course offering that helps learners gain a strong understanding of key data privacy concepts. The course covers critical topics including: Understanding personally identifiable information Security industry-specific...

Bobby Prostko, Data Privacy Advisory Board, Data Privacy Day, Data Privacy Pro Certificate, Don Erickson, Guide to U.S. Biometric Privacy Laws, Security Cornerstones Learning Series, Security Industry Association (SIA)


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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

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Keynote speakers announced for ISC West 2025

January 20, 2025SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC West, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), has unveiled its 2025 Keynote Series. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of experts in cybersecurity, retail security and leadership, each keynote will offer invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities transforming the field of security. “We’re honored to present such a remarkable array of thought leaders at ISC West 2025,” said ISC Event...

2025, Don Erickson, ISC West, Kate Maxwell, Mall of America, Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Microsoft, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Rachel Wilson, Security Industry Association (SIA), Will Bernhjelm


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SIA welcomes new NPS Awards leadership, opens call for 2025 entries

January 7, 2025SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named a new chair and vice chair to lead the steering committee for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards, the premier industry event to recognize new and innovative security products and services. Christine Bergeron of Visa will serve as chair of the NPS Awards Committee, with Elisa Mula of EM Designs (EMD) serving as vice chair. Established in 1979, the SIA New Products and Solutions Awards,...

2025, Christine Bergeron, Don Erickson, Elisa Mula, EM Designs (EMD), ISC West, John Jay College, Morgan Stanley, Security Industry Association (SIA) Progress Award, SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS), Visa


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Don Erickson

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SIA welcomes new leadership of Perimeter Security Subcommittee

January 6, 2025SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two industry leaders – Christa Decker, vice president of the Protective Design Group at Whitman, Requardt & Associates (WRA), and Amy Dunton, business development specialist at Ameristar – to serve as co-chairs of the SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee. Decker leads WRA’s Protective Design Group and has been providing protective design services for government studies, design projects and...

Ameristar, Amy Dunton, Christa Decker, Don Erickson, ISC West, Perimeter PREVENT, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) GovSummit, SIA Perimeter Security Subcommittee, United States Department of Defense (DoD), Whitman, Requardt & Associates


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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

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Registration for ISC West 2025 now open

December 18, 2024SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.— ISC Security Events, in collaboration with premier sponsor the Security Industry Association (SIA), has opened registration for ISC West 2025, the leading comprehensive and converged security trade event in the U.S.  Taking place March 31 – April 4 at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, ISC West will feature an additional day of education for the first time in the event’s history. Now spanning four days (March 31-April 3), SIA Education@ISC returns bigger...

2025, Don Erickson, ISC Security Events, ISC West, Las Vegas, Mary Beth Shaughnessy, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA New Products & Solutions (NPS), Venetian Expo


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Don Erickson

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SIA unveils first-ever U.S. economic impact study

December 16, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the first-ever national economic impact study on the security industry, highlighting the positive impact the security industry has on jobs, wages and federal and state revenue in the United States. Conducted by Florida-based John Dunham & Associates, the study uses the most current methodology and data available from 2024. The study found that the security industry – as a dynamic and rapidly growing sector...

Don Erickson, John Dunham, John Dunham & Associates, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Economic Impact Report


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Don Erickson

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SIA opens call for nominations for 2025 Women in Security Forum Power 100

December 3, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the 2025 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. Now in its fourth year, this annual initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum community, honors 100 women in the security industry whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership and showcasing the innovative contributions women bring...

2025, Alice DiSanto, Don Erickson, International Women's Day, ISC West, Power 100, Rajant Corporation, Security Industry Association (SIA), SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF), WISF IlluminateHER Subcommitee


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Mary Beth Shaughnessy

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ISC East 2024 delivers another year of growth in attendance and programming

November 26, 2024SSN Staff

NORWALK, Conn.—ISC East 2024 officials have announced another year-over-year increase in attendance along with another year of dynamic programming as one of the Northeast’s leading security and public safety events. Over three days, ISC East showcased premier keynote speakers, educational sessions, professional development and over 200 exhibitors displaying the latest innovations in the field.  From Nov. 19-21, ISC East welcomed nearly 6,000 total security professionals...

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Don Erickson

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Security Industry Association announces SIA RISE Scholarship winners

November 18, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named 24 recipients for this year’s SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and career development goals of young industry talent and emerging leaders. 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 to...

Aishwarya Gandhe, Anish Chandra Jalla, Brenda Constantin, Brianna Bonfondeo, Bryn Menzel, Chandni Lalwani, Don Erickson, Gabriella Moraniec, Itzel Portillo, Joel Searle, Joi Brown, Jonathan Crabtree, Josh Martin, Juan Pelayo, Julie Trinh, Kajaanei Kajenthiran, Maria Sturges, Mason Fanning, Natalie Fetsko, Ryan Knoll, Security Industry Association (SIA), Security Industry Association (SIA) RISE Scholarship, Taylor Davenport, Taylor Nevells, Vincent Malenfer-Henard, Will Knehr, Zachary Allen


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SIA, IACP recognize Dubai Police Force with Michael Shanahan Leadership Award

October 24, 2024SSN Staff

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The United Arab Emirates’ Dubai Police Force has been recognized as the winner of the 2024 Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, a program presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA). The award was presented Oct. 22 at the 2024 IACP Annual Banquet in Boston. The Dubai Police department received the IACP/SIA award for its...

2024, Don Erickson, Dubai Police Force, IACP Private Sector Liaison Committee, International Association of Chiefs of Police, Michael Shanahan, Michael Shanahan Leadership in Public-Private Cooperation Award, Security Industry Association (SIA), United Arab Emirates, University of Washington Police Department


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