ASIS International News

Skills for Security, the UK's fire and security apprenticeship provider announces the appointment of Arevika Stepanian to the Board as a Director of Corporate Relations (Non-Executive), with immediate effect. Responsibilities  As a Director of Corporate Relations at Skills for Security, Arevika will be working with channel partners and media affiliates to increase the support of, and sponsorship of robust skills pipeline for the UK electrotechnical sector, with a focus on fire and securit...

Sentry Enterprises, a creator of proprietary and patented biometric platforms focused on providing enterprise organisations an absolute proof-of-identity is pleased to welcome Antoinette King to their Technology Advisory Board. Antoinette King brings over 20 years of experience in the security industry to the Technology Advisory Board and has presented extensively on data privacy and cyber security. Antoinette King appointed to Technology Advisory Board We are excited to welcome Antoinette to...

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. In this role, Boriskin will lead and work with committee members to develop, promote and advocate industry standards in a coordinated effort with other standards and specification writing bodies. “I am grateful to be appointed as chair of the SIA Standards Committee by SIA members. It is an exciting time to be in t...

Vistacom, a provider of audiovisual, communications, and control room solutions, announces the addition of Robert Schlegel as its new Director of Control Room Sales. In this role, Schlegel will be responsible for sales growth nationally, as well as spearheading sales strategy, building key partnerships, and overseeing a team of account managers. “It’s a particularly exciting time to bring Rob on board,” said Angela Nolan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistacom Inc. Control room...

ISC East, the Northeast’s security and public safety event built by RX Global, hosted in collaboration with premier sponsor Security Industry Association (SIA) and in partnership with ASIS NYC, is pleased to announce that security and technology leaders Tomás Maldonado and Ryan McKenzie will headline the 2022 SIA Education@ISC East Keynote Series with the presentation ‘NFL Perspectives on Cybersecurity and Organisational Resilience.’ This keynote session is open to all...

Allied Universal®, a security and facility services company, received three major security performance awards at the Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) event at the Global Security Exchange 2022 (GSX+) held on September 13th, 2022. These awards include the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Heroism Award announced earlier, Outstanding Security Team, and Outstanding Security Partnership. Earlier this month, ASIS International announced the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal...

ASIS International announced that the late Aaron Salter, Jr., an Allied Universal security professional and a retired police officer who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting shoppers at the Tops Friendly Market during a mass shooting, is the recipient of the 2022 Ralph Day Memorial Security Officer Heroism Award. The award will be accepted by his son, Aaron Salter III, on September 13th at the 2022 Global Security Exchange Conference.  Recognition for outstanding se...

IPVideo Corporation has announced that the company will be sponsoring the Texas Night 2022 event – ‘Boots on the Ground’, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, on Sunday, September 11th, 2022 and will be highlighting the new HALO IOT Smart Sensor 3C.  The 7th annual Texas Night event - Texas Night 2022 will be held at Guardian Works in Atlanta, Georgia, at 6 pm and will be in support of the great members of ASIS, who proudly represent the communities in the security field. HALO Smar...

Enterprise security directors often count on an integration firm to handle jobs ranging from day-to-day activities to long-term, technology-laden projects. However, before entering a relationship, you must know what's reasonable to expect from an integrator – as not all are created equal. Here are some tips that might make the selection process easier. Completing comprehensive classwork An integrator's experience working in an enterprise environment is an obvious consideration. Ideally...

The Board of Directors of the Global Life Safety Alliance has approved a new slate of officers: President, Michael Gips Vice President, George Strom Treasurer, George Bish The demise of Jack O’Brien The GLSA also acknowledges the recent and unexpected passing of Jack O’Brien. Jack was a founding member of the Global Life Safety Alliance. Jack was the initial Vice President, later acting as the CEO of the organization until his untimely passing.  Jack has served the sec...

The US events market is to benefit from the exacting standards of UK crowd safety and security, following the establishment of UK specialist, Crowdguard, in the United States of America (USA). An industry-renowned event safety and security specialist in the United Kingdom (UK), Crowdguard, has garnered an enviable reputation for providing an end-to-end service for event organisers, venues and those responsible for public realm environments. Crowdguard enters US market The company combines det...

ASIS International, an association for security management professionals announced its keynote and game-changer lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, taking place 27-29 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and online via the GSX digital platform. Game changer sessions  The education lineup, addressing the most pressing security challenges, kicks off with the launch of the GSX digital platfor...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, announces its programming lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, with in-person and digital experiences taking place 27-29 September at the Orange County Convention Centre (OCCC) in Orlando, Florida and via the online GSX event platform. Tackling vital issues Encompassing 80+ sessions tackling vital issues in the security profession, the GSX education lineup will be staged across six learning theatre...

In most cases, active shooter incidents are predatory in nature, involving planning and preparation, as they are not impulsive. They often begin with a personal grievance, real or imagined, and are the endpoint of a smoldering crisis, rather than a sudden crisis, in which the perpetrator simply snaps. COVID-19 pandemic effects It is difficult to imagine a better example of a smoldering crisis than the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The catastrophic event has now taken the lives of more than 3 mill...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, has opened registration for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021, a hybrid event taking place 27-29 September that will offer a digital experience on the GSX online platform as well as an in-person event at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL. Online and digital experience “Building resilience among security professionals begins with knowledge, and GSX is where global security p...

Rachelle Loyear, Vice President of Innovation and Product Management, G4S Americas and Marko Šukilović CPP, Business Development Director and G4S Academy Partner, G4S Serbia, will be sharing their expertise and hosting a discussion on Enterprise Security Risk Management, on Tuesday, 4th May, at the Security Summit 2021. “The summit is a welcome opportunity after a difficult year to actively engage with our fellow security professionals and share our experiences and expertise,&rdquo...

ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, has announced its decision to move its Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2021 to a hybrid experience with in-person and digital features that will take place 27-29 September, 2021. Hybrid event experience The three-day event features daily global keynote and game-changer presenters, as well as concurrent education sessions that focus on the most pressing issues faced by the security profession. This integra...

The inauguration of the U.S. president always requires vast preparation and a large security presence. The ceremony is one of a few American traditions that is designated as a National Special Security Event by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and overseen by the U.S. Secret Service. Traditionally it’s a peaceful transition of power from one presidential administration to the next, but the inauguration of Joe Biden on the steps of the U.S. Capitol building as the 46th president was...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, announces that since the launch of the program in November 2020, the ASIS Foundation has awarded more than 120 COVID-19 support grants to its global membership. This is a major component of the association’s efforts to address the global economic climate and those security communities hit hardest by the pandemic. The ASIS Foundation Board of Trustees approved $100,000 in grants to be awarded to ASIS members in need...

ASIS International, the association for security management professionals, announces the full slate of directors for their 2021 Global Board. The Global Board of Directors, first installed in 2020, is a major step in the association’s transition to a new global governance structure that allows ASIS to better provide service to its members at the local, regional, and global levels. Global Board director Timothy M. McCreight, CPP, of Canada, was selected by the board to serve as Secretary-T...

Dahua Technology, the globally renowned video-centric smart IoT solutions and services provider, announced that the company successfully held the online Dahua Technology Partner Day 2020 event on December 1, 2020 with 26 technology partners. IoT and security solutions Dahua showcased its ecosystem in the EMEA region, while the partners brought solutions in the field of security and IoT, taking interoperability to the next level. Openness and cooperation is always Dahua's core values. Together...

ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the membership associations for the security industry, announce a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organisations and businesses around the world develop and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) strategies. The free virtual event, titled Global DE&I Strategy: Policy and Practices that Produce Positive Business Outcomes, will be held 10 December 2020, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. Gener...

Theft, fraud, and losses cost the retail industry $61.7 billion in 2019, according to the annual National Retail Security Survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, security executives reported a steep increase in incidences of shoplifting, organised retail crime, and employee theft over the year prior. The Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF), a pioneer in educating and certifying retail loss prevention and asset protection professionals, and ASIS International, the membership organisatio...

Johnson Controls will showcase solutions and thought leadership critical to safe building reopening during the virtual Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) conference. From Sept. 21 to Sept. 25, 2020, Johnson Controls experts will demonstrate and discuss the latest security innovations that have become integral to intelligent security during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Attendees can interact with Johnson Controls leaders during keynote event sessions, technology demos and a thought leader i...

Boon Edam Inc., a global provider of security entrances and architectural revolving doors, announced they are showcasing a new optical turnstile, the Speedlane Compact, as well as presenting the inaugural first episode of BoonTV about “Scalable Security” at the Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) virtual exhibition hosted by ASIS International. Security professionals from across the globe are converging online to participate in over 100 educational sessions, network with peers, and...

ASIS International, the world's association for security management professionals, opens their annual conference on an entirely new virtual platform to provide maximum value for association members during the unprecedented global pandemic. The new virtual experience, branded GSX+, builds on the annual Global Security Exchange (GSX) event and promises to be a large virtual gathering of global security professionals. GSX+ is delivering a fully virtual experience that includes CPE-eligible educati...

ISC East 2020, scheduled for November 18-19, 2020, in New York City, has been cancelled due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 as further discussed below, and continued restrictions on large events. While the in-person event for 2020 cannot convene, Reed Exhibitions, along with Premier Sponsor SIA (Security Industry Association), announced that ISC East in partnership with ASIS NYC Chapter, will collaborate to host a virtual event on November 18. The ISC East 2021 event will take place at the Jav...

ASIS International, the world’s association of security management professionals, offers the ability for security professionals to participate in remotely proctored exams for its board certifications. Following the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, this new option allows professionals who cannot-or would rather not-travel to their nearest Prometric test centre to sit for their exams in their own home or office: anytime, anywhere, at no increased cost. Taking exams remotely Using Prometric...

It is with great pleasure that ASIS International is now offering remotely proctored certification exams! This means that those who do not have a Prometric test centre nearby can now take the ASIS certification exams in their home or office! This option will now allow the members throughout the world to take the exams anytime, anywhere! ASIS started investigating remote proctoring at the start of the worldwide pandemic and Prometric test centres started shutting down. Before they could offer th...

ASIS International, the world’s association for security management professionals, has announced its educational lineup for Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+) 2020, taking place 21-25-September. The impressive slate includes more than 100 scheduled and on-demand sessions, organised into five subject matter areas, and reinforces ASIS’s commitment to providing the most diverse, thought-provoking, educational programs for security professionals worldwide. Through GSX+, attendees can e...