Tag: SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF)
ISC West hits the jackpot
April 17, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
Safe to say that ISC West 2024 came up all 7s.
Sorry, had to use some slot machine terminology as Las Vegas was the center of the security universe for the largest industry show of the year.
It’s a good thing I’m not claustrophobic, and I’m sure my quartet of Security Systems News colleagues who joined me in Vegas – Ken Showers, Brad Durost, Acasia Gardner and Christina Throndson – would echo that sentiment. Boy, was that show floor packed to the gills or what?
We...
Women in Security Profile: Sheryl Pinckney-Maas – ‘I'm working to build partnerships and find customers’
March 27, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Sheryl Pinckney-Maas is a straight shooter.
That trait helped her get to where she is today in the security industry, a successful entrepreneur, CEO and founder of Guardian Zone, LLC, the first company to produce a crowd and public safety mobile software solution for businesses, schools and venues allowing any smartphone user to automatically connect with on-site security officials. Pinckney-Maas considers it her job to be a visionary for her company.
Before Pinckney-Maas...
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...
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...
WISF feature : ‘This industry is exciting and very special,' says Tracy Larson
February 21, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—To say that Tracy Larson has made her mark in the security industry is an understatement.
Larson serves as president and founding partner of WeSuite, a provider of industry-specific sales software for security, IT and AV integrators, based out of White Plains, N.Y.
“We enable security systems integrators, alarm, fire, and technology companies to record and track prospects, accurately and profitably estimate material, labor, chargeable items and recurring services,...
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...
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...
20, 2024 hours to go
January 24, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
Yes, I am channeling the legendary Ramones for my first blog of 20, 20, 24 - wait, let me correct that - 2024.
See where my mind is this week? I’m far from being sedated; as a matter of fact, I’m pretty pumped about what’s ahead for Security Systems News readers in the coming days, weeks, and months ahead.
But before I get into 2024, I have to look back at the end of 2023, and the tremendous webcast we hosted in December, titled “State of the Industry - A Look Ahead...
WISF feature: ‘Security is an industry that serves society as a whole,’ says Margie Gurwin
January 24, 2024Kenneth Z. Chutchian, Contributing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Margie Gurwin calls herself the “secret sauce” behind the development of B2B marketing content for her security industry clients.
Gurwin is the founder and owner of Babylon, N.Y.-based Content Creation Partners (CCP), a developer of high-tech B2B marketing content with the goal of not only representing clients' products and services, but also communicating their vision, industry insights and success stories.
“I work with clients - all...
ASIS International, SIA announce details for 2024 Security LeadHER conference
January 11, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special event dedicated to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession.
The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24 – Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Arizona.
Born of a need to effect change and create a more...