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FAST announces winners of 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
May 17, 2024SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) has announced the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards
Now in its second year, this initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
The 2024 Security Technician of the Year awardees are:
Calvin Sprague,...
SAGE Integration, Tech Systems win top awards
May 15, 2024Cory Harris, Editor
DALLAS—SAGE Integration took home the Bill Bozeman Award and Tech Systems took home the Integrator of the Year award in the large business category during a luncheon at PSA TEC 2024.
Alscan, based out of Birmingham, Ala., won the Integrator of the Year award in the medium business category ($6 million to $25 million); and AK Technologies, out of Austin, Texas, won the Integrator of the Year award in the small business category (up to $5 million).
“I’m incredibly...
SIA announces first Security Industry Community Service Day
May 13, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the first-ever Security Industry Community Service Day, an initiative created by the SIA Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Advisory Board to rally the entire security industry to give back and make the world a better place.
The 2024 Security Industry Community Service Day, supported by event sponsors ASSA ABLOY and HID – will take place on Friday, June 7, and the event will be held on the first Friday...
SIA launches new community for veterans in security
May 8, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the launch of the SIA Veterans in Security Forum, an all-new community focused on the issues and concerns of veterans and active military members who are in, or are interested in joining, the security industry.
SIA has appointed Jeff Huggins of ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions as chair of the new group.
The SIA Veterans in Security Forum is the newest SIA community and will focus on providing resources,...
SIA announces 2024 winners of the Women in Biometrics Awards
May 7, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named four women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2024 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards.
The 2024 awardees, who will be honored at SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual government security conference, are: Leire Arbona Puértolas, legal and compliance director, Veridas; Melissa Conley, executive director, capability management and innovation, requirements and capabilities analysis, Transportation Security...
AU Global CEO Steve Jones receives 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award
May 6, 2024SSN Staff
IRVINE, Calif. – In an awards ceremony held on May 6 at California State University, Fullerton, Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones received the 2024 Excellence in Executive Leadership Award from the university’s Giles-O’Malley Center for Leadership.
“I am honored to be recognized for the innovative strategies Allied Universal has implemented to further the security industry,” Jones said. “Leadership and innovation have always held...
Education program announced for GSX 2024
May 1, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, with in-person and digital experiences taking place Sept. 23-25 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., and via the online GSX event platform.
"Leading this year’s Selection Committee has been a privilege," said Dr. Diana M. Concannon, PsyD, PCI, CTM, 2024 GSX Selection Committee chair. "Our exceptional...
SIA, IBIA urge Congress to reject provision prohibiting TSA use of facial biometrics
April 30, 2024SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) and International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) have urged Congress to oppose a provision in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill prohibiting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA’s) use of facial recognition technology.
In an April 15, 2024, letter to Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science...
Poll respondents assess risk of theft, cyberattacks & more
April 23, 2024Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine - A majority of respondents to a recent SSN News Poll report that enhanced physical security and surveillance is the best answer to the rising problem of retail theft, while some wonder if that constitutes a sufficient response.
Among this month’s questions we discussed the rising problem of retail theft from organized crime groups and best practices to combat this trend. Most respondents, 60%, feel that enhanced physical security and surveillance is the best answer...
ASIS Foundation releases findings on AV research for security industry
April 22, 2024SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The ASIS Foundation has announced its findings of a comprehensive research endeavor led by researchers Ishmael Bhila, Peter Lee, and Alison Wakefield, shedding light on the multifaceted landscape of autonomous vehicles (AVs) within security contexts.
The report, titled "Autonomous Vehicles: Threats, Risks & Opportunities," serves as a beacon for security practitioners, according to the foundation, offering invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities...