Tag: TechSec Solutions
TechSec 2018 educational program announced
December 13, 2017Spencer Ives
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—For years, Security Systems News' TechSec Solutions conference has been the industry's premier event to delve into the most current trends in the security industry and look toward future tech. SSN is proud to announce the lineup of speaker and educational sessions for the 2018 conference, held here Feb. 26 and 27."When putting together the TechSec program this year, we not only identified the top technology trends affecting and influencing the industry today, but also looked...
Nominations open for Security Systems News' '20 under 40' Class of 2016
May 6, 2016Spencer Ives
YARMOUTH, Maine—If you have an exceptional colleague, one who deserves recognition for their work in the security industry, we'd like to hear about them. Security Systems News is calling for nominations for its annual “20 under 40” awards.“We established the '20 under 40' awards to recognize the younger professionals in the security industry who are really making a name for themselves. These individuals stand out in what they do, both for their business and for the industry,”...
Tony Cassell: Security is part of the culture at Dropbox
February 3, 2016Martha Entwistle
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—In his keynote address at TechSec Solutions this week, Dropbox global security director Tony Cassell shared principles and lessons for designing and implementing a security program, and he emphasized the importance of integrating security into company culture."Making security a part of the culture is much easier than forcing it on your employees," Cassell said.Cassell has worked at several startups. Before joining Dropbox he designed the first security system for Facebook....
Meet Dropbox (and former Facebook) global security director at TechSec
January 13, 2016Martha Entwistle
DELRAY BEACH, Fla.—Tony Cassell, global security director for Dropbox, will deliver the keynote address at TechSec Solutions, the industry's premiere new and emerging technology conference, which will take place here Feb. 2-3.Securing a 30-employee, one-location startup is vastly different from securing a global, multi-location enterprise. But some companies—such as Dropbox—go from startup to enterprise in less than a decade.Cassell will share his experience designing a security...
In the Big Easy, it's not always easy
November 30, 2015Amy Canfield
Just days before the 50th Super Bowl will take place, the assistant chief of public safety for New Orleans' Mercedes-Benz Superdome, which has hosted many of those spectacular games in the past, will discuss what goes into protecting thousands upon thousands of spectators.
Ross Bourgeois will speak at the TechSec Solutions conference on Feb. 3 in Delray Beach, Fla. The conference, presented by Security Systems News, will be held Feb. 2-3 at the Marriott there. The conference brings together security...
We're looking for your best young integrators and end users
April 28, 2015SSN Staff
YARMOUTH, Maine—Take a look around at your co-workers and your customers. Who are the tech-savvy integrators and end users with the security smarts and drive to lead the industry of tomorrow?Security Systems News is seeking nominees for its “20 under 40” Class of 2015—talented young professionals who will move the security industry into the future. There will be separate classes for integrators and for end users, for a total of 40 winners.Each award recipient will be profiled...
Weathering the Blizzard of 2015 while preparing for TechSec
January 27, 2015Amy Canfield
As what has been forecasted to be an epic blizzard bears down on us here in the Northeast—and from what the howling wind sounds like outside it would seem the forecast will come to fruition—we are making our final preparations for TechSec 2015 in sunny, warm, blizzard-free Florida.
We're thankful the storm is hitting now so as not to delay us from flying down to Delray Beach next weekend for what we expect to be one of the greatest TechSec conferences ever. (Check out the lineup ... )
Meanwhile,...
New ASIS president named
November 25, 2014SSN Staff
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Dave Tyson, senior director, information security and CISO for SC Johnson, will become president of ASIS in January.
Tyson has nearly 30 years of experience in enterprise security, ASIS says.
Prior to his current role, he led security programs for utility PG&E, was global security operations lead for eBay and was chief security officer for the city of Vancouver.
He has won numerous industry awards and speaks often at conferences and education events in North America, South America,...
SSN and SDN '20 under 40' to be honored at TechSec Solutions
September 16, 2014Martha Entwistle
YARMOUTH, Maine—The members of Security Systems News' and Security Director News' “20 under 40” classes of 2014 will be announced in October and honored at a special reception at TechSec Solutions, the premier conference dedicated to new and emerging security technology, conference organizers announced. Sponsored by Security Systems News and its sister publication, Security Director News, TechSec Solutions will take place Feb. 3 and 4 in Delray Beach, Fla. For the past few years,...
Information about our "20 under 40" awards
July 9, 2014Martha Entwistle
Now is the time for you to submit your nominations for the Security Systems News "20 under 40" Class of 2014. Click here to make your nomination.
It's the eighth year that SSN has solicited nominations of young people, ages 40 or younger, who display leadership characteristics, are tech-savvy and are dedicated to the security industry.
To be eligible, nominees must work for an installing fire or security dealer or integrator or work for a monitoring company. Sorry, employees of manufacturing companies...