Tag: ASIS International
ASIS International, SIA announce details for 2024 Security LeadHER conference
September 6, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession.
The second annual Security LeadHER conference will be held Monday, June 24, and Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown in Arizona.
“SIA and ASIS are proud partners in promoting,...
DSI Security Services announces CPP certification of Kent Calhoun
September 5, 2023SSN Staff
DOTHAN, Ala.—DSI Security Services has announced that Electronic Security Solutions Manager Kent Calhoun has earned the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification through ASIS (American Society for Industrial Security) International.
ASIS is one of the leading associations in advancing security worldwide, promoting excellence and leadership within the profession, and is deeply committed to advancing and reinvesting in the industry.
CPP certification is considered the “gold...
ASIS International Announces 2023 ASIS Awards of Excellence Recipients
August 30, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, VA – ASIS International has revealed the 2023 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals.
ASIS said that their annual Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. Recipients are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.
“ASIS award recipients model best-in-class behaviors, initiatives and programming...
Security LeadHER wraps groundbreaking inaugural conference for women in security
June 16, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) closed out the inaugural Security LeadHER conference this week, celebrating a successful and groundbreaking first event held June 12-13 in Nashville, Tenn.
Approximately 300 current and future “LeadHERs” and attendees of all backgrounds and genders gathered for Security LeadHER 2023, an event dedicated to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in...
SIA announces keynote speakers for 2023 SIA GovSummit
May 10, 2023SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the keynote speakers for the 2023 SIA GovSummit, SIA’s annual public policy and government security technology conference.
Lee Kair, principal and head of security risk and resilience, federal strategy practices at The Chertoff Group, and the Honorable Scott Shellenberger, state’s attorney for Baltimore County, Maryland, will headline this year’s conference. SIA GovSummit 2023 is presented...
Program announced for 2023 Security LeadHER Conference
April 25, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced the agenda and speaker lineup for the inaugural Security LeadHER conference, taking place June 12-13 at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
The conference will bring together security professionals committed to advancing, connecting and empowering women in the security profession, kicking off with a reception on June 12.,
On...
ASIS International, SIA partner for inaugural Security LeadHER conference
January 26, 2023SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va., and SILVER SPRING, Md.—ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA) have announced a partnership to launch a new event designed to showcase women in security.
The event, titled Security LeadHER, will be held at the Hilton Nashville Downtown Hotel in Nashville, Tenn., and will kick off with a reception on June 12, with conference programming taking place on June 13. This conference will bring together security professionals committed...
Specifically Speaking with Michael Silva, Silva Consultants
December 14, 2022Cory Harris, Editor
YARMOUTH, Maine—Security Systems News’ monthly column Specifically Speaking features Michael Silva, CPP, CSC, who is owner and principal consultant at Silva Consultants. “We are a small independent security consulting firm based in Seattle that does projects throughout the United States,” Silva told SSN.
During the more than 35 years he has been a consultant, Silva has served a wide variety of clients in industries including healthcare, research and development, biotechnology,...
SIA announces Peter Boriskin as Chair of SIA Standards Committee
October 17, 2022SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Peter Boriskin, chief technology officer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, as the new chair of SIA’s Standards Committee.
Boriskin takes over as SIA Standards Committee Chair from Steve Van Till – co-founder, president, and CEO of Brivo – who served as chair for 11 years.
In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards...
ASIS International announces its 2022 Awards of Excellence recipients
September 2, 2022SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced the 2022 class of recipients for its annual awards of excellence for organizations and individuals.
The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide. They are honored not only for their accomplishments but also for setting standards for the industry to model across the globe.
“Award recipients...