Tag: Don Erickson
SIA to assume leadership of National Capital Region Security Forum
January 20, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the National Capital Region Security Forum (NCRSF) have announced that NCRSF will become part of SIA in 2022.
SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,100 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. NCRSF (formerly the Northern Virginia Security Forum) is a community of security...
SIA announces Women in Security Forum Power 100
January 3, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) announced it has opened the call for nominations for the SIA Women in Security Forum Power 100.
New in 2022, 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 community. Security Systems News is the founding media sponsor for this initiative.
“The...
Security Industry Association announces 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship winners
December 20, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named the recipients of the 2022 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community for young security professionals and students, 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...
SIA, ISC West reveal details for 2022 New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards
December 17, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and ISC West have revealed the initial details for the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards at ISC West 2022, including a new name and logo and the awards submission and presentation schedule.
The SIA NPS Awards competition – formerly the SIA New Product Showcase – is the industry’s premier awards program and is presented in partnership with ISC West recognizing innovative security...
SIA names Lynn de Séve as 2021 George R. Lippert Memorial Award winner
October 18, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Lynn de Séve, founder and president of GSA Schedules, Inc., as the 2021 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 SIA.
de Séve will receive the award on Wednesday, Nov. 17, during the 2021 SIA Honors cocktail reception.
“It is such an honor...
SIA to present Elaine Palome with 2021 Progress Award
October 14, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. —The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Elaine Palome, director of human resources at Axis Communications and a member of Axis’ Americas Management team, as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Progress Award.
This honor, presented by SIA’s Women in Security Forum (WISF), celebrates individuals who pave the way to success for women in the security industry. SIA will present Palome with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 17,...
SIA to present Bonnie Michelman with 2021 Insightful Practitioner Award
October 12, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Bonnie Michelman as the 2021 recipient of the SIA Insightful Practitioner Award, an honor recognizing excellence in promoting the implementation of innovative security solutions.
Michelman is the executive director of police, security and outside services at Massachusetts General Hospital (Mass General) and for Mass General Brigham Corporation. SIA will present her with the award on Wednesday, Nov. 17, during the...
Security Industry Association opens applications for SIA RISE Scholarship
September 28, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened applications for the SIA RISE Scholarship, a program presented by the SIA RISE community for young security professionals. Through this year’s RISE Scholarship program, selected candidates will receive $3,000 awards that can be used toward continuing education, student loan repayment and professional development programs such as training and certifications.
“Applying for a SIA...
Security Industry Association announces 2021 SIA WISF Scholarship winners
August 10, 2021SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named six recipients for the 2021 SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA Women in Security Forum to further educational opportunities and promote advancement for the widest spectrum of people possible in the security industry.
In the 2021 scholarship program – open to employees of SIA member companies and SIA student members – each honoree...
Inside the Industry’s first cybersecurity standard
July 27, 2021Paul Ragusa, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—The announcement in May of the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) – a new industry credential developed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers – is a “giant” step forward for the security industry.
To get a closer look into the industry’s first cybersecurity standard, Security Systems News reached out to some of the key players involved in its development to...