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FAST appoints John Nemerofsky as board of directors chair
June 24, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named John Nemerofsky of SAGE Integration as chair of its board of directors.
Nemerofsky will lead the board of directors drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals.
With a remarkable career spanning over 25 years, John Nemerofsky...
Security chain evolution: Communication, customization & challenges in between
June 16, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — The relationship between security integrators, manufacturers and end users is increasingly one of enhanced communication and customization, as well as technical challenges, a panel of experts said during a recent industry webcast.
Neal Mohammed, VP and head of technology at Rudin, one of the largest privately owned real estate companies in New York City, said enhanced communication has resulted in more customized solutions.
“For us, it’s...
‘My biggest concern is the challenges we face to educate both the customer and the AHJ’
June 11, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — Innovation and standardization are driving the growth of the fire and life safety industry, but some readers are concerned about the realities of costs and education when it comes to progress in this month’s news poll.
Fire and life safety tech is developing in every direction, from wireless sensor integration to alarm relay functions, but the majority of respondents see AI-powered detection and analytics and cloud-based monitoring and management as the largest...
GSX 2025 reveals comprehensive program addressing most critical challenges
May 16, 2025SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International has announced its programming lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2025, with in-person and digital experiences taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and via the online GSX event platform.
“It has been an honor leading this year’s selection committee and we are excited to present another year of world-class security education sessions at GSX 2025,” said Alejandro Liberman,...
FEHSF protects those who protect country
May 13, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
NEW YORK—The Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation (FEHSF) continues to live up to its nickname of “financial first responder” thanks to the fundraisers it holds to support federal agents responsible for ensuring national security.
On May 5, FEHSF hosted its third annual golf outing at the Alpine Country Club in Demarest, N.J. FEHSF Sargeant at Arms John B. Devito noted that 82 golfers attended the event, and although they were unable to complete 18 holes...
Discretionary budget seeks to eliminate CISA group, shift funds to border
May 12, 2025SSN Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration's relentless assault on purported waste spending is looking to curtail the efforts of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) with its recently proposed 2025 discretionary budget.
In a statement released on May 2, 2025, the White House declared that its budget would reduce non-defense discretionary spending by $163 billion, shifting those funds to defense and border security, as well as support for air and rail safety. On...
Lack of awareness, changing requirements lead to compliance concerns
May 12, 2025Ken Showers, Managing Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine — While respondents say they are confident their organizations are staying on top of compliance, they have reservations about maintaining that pace in the current environment, according to a recent SSN News Poll.
Most respondents believe their organizations are compliant with current security regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2 and others, with half voting that they are fully confident and the other half somewhat confident. Their concern lays more with their ability...
SIA names Dan Merkle as chair of SIA Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board
May 12, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dan Merkle as chair of the SIA Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Board – an expert-led group that engages regulators on emerging AI issues and provides guidance on the safe, responsible and effective use of AI in security solutions.
SIA’s AI Advisory Board spearheads a variety of activities and programs, including monitoring, supporting and driving AI regulation in the United States;...
SIA announces keynote, agenda and speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2025
May 9, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the agenda and speakers for Perimeter PREVENT 2025, the premier event in perimeter security.
This symposium – held June 17-18 in Washington, D.C. – will gather policymakers, federal agency personnel, architects, engineers and security solution providers to engage on the cChr for physical environments, including government and commercial facilities, critical infrastructure and events.
“At Perimeter...
Integrators, manufacturers among those impacted by U.S.-imposed tariffs, SIA says
April 23, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) continues to monitor the impact that the Trump administration’s tariffs are having on security and life safety products.
On April 22, SIA sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick requesting relief from tariffs for security industry products. In addition, the letter asked that the Trump administration formulate a process that allows companies to apply for...