Tag: Securing New Ground (SNG)
Security Industry Association announces the 2026 Security Megatrends
December 18, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has identified and forecasted the 2026 Security Megatrends, which form the basis of SIA’s signature annual Security Megatrends report defining the top 10 factors influencing both near- and long-term change in the global security industry.
SIA’s 2026 Security Megatrends were selected based on 2025 survey data and focus group input received from security industry business leaders, association leadership,...
Security integrators face new reality as software dominates
November 10, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK— The security industry is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation - what experts are calling an “invisible megatrend.”
At the Security Industry Association’s Securing New Ground (SNG) conference, a panel of industry leaders - Steve Van Till, Brivo founder and CEO; Devin Love, VP of global software platforms at Allegion; Tara Dunning, VP of global converging technology at Wesco; and Eric Yunag, EVP of products and services at Convergint -...
Everon’s multifamily acquisition to boost commercial growth
October 22, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—With its acquisition of ADT’s B2B multifamily business in September, Everon is not only expanding its commercial security footprint - it’s gaining a strategic edge in one of the industry’s most dynamic verticals.
During an interview at the Security Industry Association’s (SIA’s) Securing New Ground (SNG) conference, CEO Don Young explained that the deal positions Everon for long-term growth, deeper customer relationships, and enhanced technology...
Big week in the Big Apple
October 8, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
There’s something uniquely energizing about attending industry events in your own city - especially when that city is New York.
Next week, I’m thrilled to be part of not just one, but two impactful gatherings in the security space - Securing New Ground (SNG) and the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) Ridge Awards Gala.
Both events represent the very best of what our industry has to offer - vision, leadership, and a deep commitment to service. And both are happening...
SIA names Martin Gren as 2025 George R. Lippert Memorial Award honoree
October 7, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Martin Gren as the 2025 recipient of the George R. Lippert Memorial Award, a prestigious honor presented annually to a distinguished individual for long-term, selfless service to the security industry and to SIA.
Gren will be presented with the award on Nov. 19 during the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event at City Winery in New York City.
Gren is a co-founder of Axis Communications and currently...
SIA announces 2025 winners for the 25 on the RISE Awards
October 2, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honorees for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards - a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders.
This initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry. The 2025 class of awardees will be honored during a special award ceremony at Securing New Ground (SNG), taking...
SIA announces 2025 winners of the James Rothstein Business Scholarship
September 23, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named two recipients of the 2025 James Rothstein Business Scholarship, a program supporting emerging professionals in the security industry and students entering the industry by providing financial assistance to attend the Securing New Ground (SNG) conference.
The 2025 Rothstein Scholarship awardees are Johanna Chu, finance manager at HID, and Tanner LaRocque, director of sales and marketing at Evolon.
This...
SIA announces program for 2025 Securing New Ground conference
August 21, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup and program for the 2025 Securing New Ground (SNG), the security industry’s executive conference, taking place Oct. 14-15 in New York City.
At SNG 2025, the security industry will gather at the New York Marriott Marquis for top-level information sharing, networking and business analysis.
This year’s Securing New Ground conference will shape industry trends...
SIA opens nominations for 2025 “25 on the RISE" Awards
July 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has opened the call for nominations for the third annual 25 on the RISE Awards, a program presented by SIA’s RISE community for emerging security leaders.
Each year, this initiative honors 25 security leaders of today and tomorrow for their impactful contributions to advancing the security industry.
The 2025 class of 25 on the RISE honorees will be recognized during a special award ceremony at Securing...
SIA names Norstrom, Rawji and St. Jacques as Sandy Jones Volunteers of the Year
February 28, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named three recipients of the 2025 Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award.
Pauline Norstrom, Yazmina Rawji and Joey St. Jacques will be honored with the award at The Advance, SIA’s annual membership meeting, which will be held April 1 during ISC West.
The Sandy Jones Volunteer of the Year Award is named in honor of Sandra Jones, principal of Sandra Jones and Company, a prolific SIA volunteer...