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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the schedule, speaker lineup, and programme for the 2023 AcceleRISE conference, hosted by SIA’s RISE community for young leaders and those new to the security industry. AcceleRISE 2023 will take place Aug. 14-16 in Denver, Colorado. Conference agenda AcceleRISE is an exciting, innovative conference created specifically for young security talent and designed to ignite new thinking, strengthen leadership and sharpen business acumen. AcceleRISE tackles the issues that matter most to emerging leaders in the security industry and features a diverse array of premier learning sessions, interactive workshops, and lively activities geared toward rising stars in the industry. Conference line-up and opportunities We have an amazing lineup of speakers that will give attendees so much understanding" “Beyond elated for AcceleRISE 2023 in Denver, Colorado, a naturally beautiful city bordered by the Colorado Rocky Mountains, famous for its incredible cuisine, museums, breweries, and sports! We have an amazing lineup of speakers that will give attendees so much understanding into leadership, emerging security trends, and professional and personal development,” said SIA RISE Chair - Jake Brown, Business Development/Operations at Secure Access & Digital Systems. He adds, “I’m also really looking forward to the networking at the conference from start to finish, as we have planned some amazing events at the Denver Selfie Museum, Wynkoop Brewing Company, and a Colorado Rockies game at Coors Field.” Session topics Session topics for AcceleRISE 2023 will include: ChatGPT and the security industry. Communication skills from small talk to team meetings. Building your personal “board of directors”. EQ versus IQ. Maximising opportunities and mitigating risks with digital transformation. Proptech security and unlocking inclusive access. Prioritising intentionality in career development. Cybersecurity as a career accelerator. Building a personal brand. Personal Finance. Facial recognition: a lively, interactive debate. Outside the conference sessions, attendees will have the chance to form relationships with other young industry professionals and enjoy fun networking happy hours, a workout class, and fun outings in Denver. Speakers Speakers for the 2023 event include: Dakota Bierly, sales and marketing manager, Northland Controls Benji Bolick, senior digital communications specialist, ASSA ABLOY Jake Brown, chair, SIA RISE Steering Committee Beth Burnsed, senior manager, marketing and communications, Genetec Rich Campbell, training and development specialist, RFI Andrea Davis, founder, president, and CEO, The Resiliency Initiative John Deskurakis, chief product security officer, Carrier Erica Grant, CEO, Quantal Security Kim Hooper, founder, of Arumik Consulting Dr. Alka Khungar, CX leader, Johnson Controls Will Knehr, senior manager of information security and data privacy, i-PRO Americas Bobby Louissaint, global security programme manager, Meta Erin Mann, senior manager of business operations, Latch Idan Meir, co-founder, and CEO, RightHear Lee Odess, CEO, Access Control Executive Brief Amanda Payne, programme manager, Northland Controls Avory Ransome, integrator sales consultant, Allegion Kerri Sutherland, manager, HR business partnerships, Axis Communications Quang Trinh, business development manager, platform technologies, Axis Communications Colby Williams, associate director of government relations, SIA Sabrina Wilson, senior vice president, human resources, dormakaba Americas Sponsors SIA RISE is a collaborative community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry AcceleRISE 2023 is supported by Premier Sponsor dormakaba; Full Sponsors Access Control Executive Brief, ALC Consulting, Allegion, Amazon, ASSA ABLOY, Axis Communications, Brivo, Genetec, HID Global, i-PRO and  Wavelynx; and Conference Sponsors PSA Network, Salto Systems, Secure Access & Digital Systems, Verkada, and Wesco. SIA RISE is a collaborative community that fosters the careers of young professionals in the security industry. In-person and virtual networking, mentorship opportunities In addition to hosting AcceleRISE, the SIA RISE community offers fun in-person and virtual networking events, mentorship opportunities through the Talent Inclusion Mentorship Education (TIME) programme, the 25 on the RISE Awards initiative, career growth webinars and e-learning, scholarships for use toward education and professional development and career tracks at top trade shows. RISE membership is available to all employees at SIA member companies who are young professionals under 40 or have been in the security industry for less than two years. AcceleRISE 2023 registrants can save $50 on their conference passes with SIA’s Fourth of July flash sale pricing, which is available June 29 – July 7. 

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Kerri Sutherland of Axis Communications as Chair of the FAST Board of Directors. Sutherland will lead the Board of Directors drawn from the membership of the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA), in developing and refining FAST’s strategic plan and identifying the foundation’s annual goals. Kerri Sutherland has held a human resource business partnership position at Axis Communications since 2017. She holds an MBA with a concentration in human resource management from the University of Texas A&M and is certified as a senior professional by the Society of Human Resource Management. Security technology industry She has more than a decade of successful experience in the field with a primary focus on hiring, employee development and employee engagement. Sutherland’s human resource journey began at various international tech companies, and she currently supports the Americas region at Axis by recruiting and retaining top talent while safeguarding the company’s culture. She also sits as the chair for Axis’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and serves on the board of a local nonprofit humane society. She has more than a decade of successful experience in the field with a primary focus on hiring “I am delighted to have been elected as the new board chair of FAST and have the privilege to serve our community, alongside my accomplished peers on the board. We are committed to building awareness and attracting top talent to the security technology industry through collaboration, outreach and education,” said Sutherland, adding “Grounded in my human resource experience, I look forward to providing a fresh perspective and creating a robust future in the ever-changing industry landscape.” Fast-paced technology industry The FAST Board of Directors now includes the following members: Chair: Kerri Sutherland, Manager, Human Resources Business Partnerships, Axis Communications Vice Chair: John Nemerofsky, Chief Operating Officer, SAGE Integration Secretary: Erin Mann, Senior Manager, Business Operations, Latch Treasurer: Ken Kocher, President, Force Security Solutions Neil Atha, President, Atronic Alarms Brendan McFall, East Coast Operations Manager, Northland Controls Yaron Zussman, General Manager, Magos America Inc. Career advancement opportunities FAST is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organisation promoting careers in the physical security technology and life safety industry. Created in 2020 through a partnership of ESA and SIA – the industry’s leading associations – FAST connects passionate, innovative professionals with new opportunities in electronic security and life safety. The foundation brings awareness to the career advancement opportunities within the fast-paced technology industry that serves to keep people, places and property safe. The FAST website offers job seekers information about the security industry’s growth The FAST website offers job seekers information about the security industry’s growth and unique position at the convergence of cutting-edge technology and a mission that matters, the types of roles available in the industry, what employers are looking for, leading certifications in physical security and cybersecurity and a jobs board featuring immediate opportunities in security technology and life safety. Workforce development needs The FAST Jobs Board allows job seekers to search by keyword, job title and location and features thousands of jobs from over 800 companies. The jobs board continues to grow in 2022 and has become the go-to destination for hiring and finding job opportunities in the security industry. FAST’s key efforts include outreach to schools, colleges and universities to increase awareness of the exciting and rewarding careers available in security; research on the industry’s workforce development needs and possible solutions; and continuing education resources to help those already in the industry stay current with rapidly emerging and evolving technologies. FAST’s school and outreach programs, research and resources are funded by individual and organisational donations.

HiveWatch, a physical security software company reimagining how organisations keep their people and assets safe, has announced its latest customer wins, including an average 14-minute reduction in time to resolve an incident, from 15 minutes to 1 minute, and a significant reduction in false alarms. These results, taken directly from established HiveWatch customers, are driving increased interest and spurring greater investments in hiring, across the company’s diverse workforce. Customer wins: fewer false alarms, faster response HiveWatch customers have reported significant wins related to false alarms, time to resolution, and response times, including: One customer reported that prior to leveraging the HiveWatch Security Fusion Platform, there was a 15 minute average time to resolve an incident, from acknowledgment to closure. After implementing HiveWatch, the weekly average is 1 minute. One customer had so many incoming alarms that they determined the organisation would need six times the number of operators they currently have per day, in order to respond to every alarm. Implementing HiveWatch saved the customer budget in hiring additional operators and those on duty were able to spend less time reacting to alarms. With these results, the customer was able to free up 58% of their operators’ time to work on more proactive and customer-facing security measures. Through the data provided by device health monitoring, one customer was able to have their systems team address the root cause of 30% of their false alarms, just within the first 60 days of using the HiveWatch Security Fusion Platform. Positives of using the HiveWatch Operating System HiveWatch customers have reported seeing significant gains from the use of the HiveWatch Operating System" “HiveWatch customers have reported seeing significant gains from the use of the HiveWatch Operating System in their global security operations. With fewer false alarms and 15x faster resolution times, operators were able to respond to threats quicker and contribute to more proactive security work,” said Jordan Hill, Head of Product, HiveWatch. Jordan Hill adds, “Reducing noise, connecting disparate systems, and increasing operational efficiency through security-focused design and performance analytics are foundational first steps for our customers in building future forward physical security programmes. If you think these results are impressive, we're just getting started.”  HiveWatch achieves SOC2 Certification In line with the company’s goal to provide a secure way to streamline GSOC operations, HiveWatch recently completed its System and Organisation Controls (SOC) 2 Type 2 certification, which serves as a baseline for building best practices for data security. While this is an accepted standard, HiveWatch exceeds it. This is together with the addition of Nick Vigier, a seasoned technology and security leader focused on innovation, as a vCISO for the company. Highest quality industry standards “The SOC2 certification allows HiveWatch to establish itself in the market as a company that operates with the highest quality industry standards – and serves as a baseline for our focus on building secure practices across the organisation,” said Ryan Schonfeld, Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), HiveWatch. Ryan Schonfeld adds, “It’s an external validation of our dedication to security and compliance, which helps build trust for our customers in the work we do and processes we have in place.” HiveWatch sees double-digit growth with focus on DE&I The company has invested in growing its business to more than 60 employees, has a new office in El Segundo, California As HiveWatch continues to build its client base and offering, the company has invested in growing its business to more than 60 employees, has a new office in El Segundo, California, USA, fitted for growth, and is heavily focused on hiring top talent with diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind. “DE&I for us is not a talking point. It’s ingrained in everything that we do and it’s how we’ve structured the company from day one,” said Cameron Khani, the Head of Talent Acquisition, HiveWatch. Transparency in the hiring process Cameron Khani adds, “We have an offer acceptance rate of 94%, which is a testament to our dedication in making sure we’re transparent through the hiring process – from pay transparency to clear next steps.” So far in 2022, HiveWatch has participated in their local Hermosa Beach Pride event, had a day of learning on Juneteenth, and is gearing up their plans for Hispanic Heritage Month, to name just a few ways in which they’re assuring their diverse workforce feels supported at all times. New appointments to enhance operations HiveWatch recently added Senior Product Manager, Jon Harris, who joined The Hive from Latch, as well as customer adoption specialists, engineers, account executives, and security operations centre operators. We’re poised to build on the security programmes businesses already have in place" Ryan Shonfeld adds, “As HiveWatch grows and the industry embraces the unique approach we have to physical security, we’re poised to build on the security programmes businesses already have in place - To make them better, more efficient and more streamlined.” The HiveWatch team at GSX 2022 He continues, “We’re doing all of this with a dedication to inclusivity, innovation, and a focus on helping organisations become more operationally efficient, no matter where they are in building their security programmes.” The HiveWatch team will attend Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2022, which is taking place in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from September 12 to September 14, 2022, where they will host a unique event atop a historic Atlanta rooftop, alongside major global security companies, such as Ava Security, SiteOwl, and Vistacom.