ASIS International Announces 2025 Latin American Caribbean Regional Board at ASIS LATAM & CA 2024 Integrated Security Congress in Costa Rica
ASIS International announced the selection of its Latin American Caribbean Regional Board (LACRB) leadership team effective January 2025. This advances the work begun by this regional board when it was formed in 2024. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the Latin American Caribbean region.
ASIS International Announces Inaugural 2025 Asia Pacific Regional Board
ASIS International announced the selection of its Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Board leadership team, which will be seated in January 2025. Following a comprehensive nomination and selection process, the new board represents a diverse cross-section of security industry leaders from across the APAC region.
From National Security to Corporate Security: Industry Veteran William Tenney Named ASIS International CEO
ASIS International announced the appointment of William “Bill” Tenney as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2024. Tenney brings close to 35 years of security leadership experience from both public and private sectors to his new role heading the acclaimed global security association. As ASIS International’s CEO, Tenney will spearhead the organization’s strategic vision, working closely with members, partners, and stakeholders to advance the mission of fostering excellence in the security profession worldwide.
ASIS International Announces Keynote Lineup for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024
ASIS International announced its keynote lineup for the hybrid Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2024, taking place 23-25 September in-person at the Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) in Orlando, FL and online via the GSX 2024 digital platform. As the youngest Prime Minister globally, Sanna Marin expertly guided Finland through a dynamic geopolitical arena.
ASIS International and Security Industry Association Release “Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have released ”Complexities in the Global Security Market: 2024 Through 2026”, a new research report that provides insights into the equipment, technologies, and employment of the global security industry, including regional market breakouts. SIA and ASIS partnered with global analytics and advisory firm Omdia to complete the research.
ASIS International Celebrates Military and Law Enforcement Day at GSX 2023
ASIS International celebrated Military and Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2023 on Wednesday. As a thank you for their service, all law enforcement, military, and first responders received a free one-day pass to attend GSX. In Wednesday’s general session, ASIS recognized the bicentennial of the Texas Rangers. The Rangers are America’s oldest state law enforcement agency and have been instrumental in not only combatting crime in Texas, but also in disaster response and recovery across the state.
ASIS International at Global Security Exchange 2023 Opens in Dallas
ASIS International opened their annual conference at Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2023 in Dallas. The event will continue through September 13 and feature more than 200 education sessions and over 470 exhibitors. In addition to the days yet to come, this year GSX featured two days of pre-conference events on Saturday and Sunday, including Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives, ASIS Volunteers’ Day, and the ASIS Awards of Excellence and the Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs).
ASIS International and SIA Reveal 2024 Security LeadHER Conference Details
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have announced details for the 2024 Security LeadHER conference, a special 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.
ASIS International and Security Industry Association (SIA) Partner to Advance Opportunities to Advance, Connect and Empower Women in Security
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading membership associations for the security industry, 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, Tennessee, 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 to advancing, connecting, and empowering women in the security profession.
ASIS International Announces 2021 Global Board of Directors
ASIS International announced the full slate of directors for its 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-Treasurer in 2021.
SIA and ASIS International to Hold Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Event for Security Industry
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association have announced a partnership to produce an event designed to help security organizations 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.
The Loss Prevention Foundation and ASIS International Join Forces to Launch New Certificate Course
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, organized retail crime, and employee theft over the year prior. The
Security Industry Association and ASIS International Form New Partnership
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA), the leading membership associations for the security industry, have entered into a partnership to best aid in the COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding efforts of its diverse group of 34,000 member professionals and over 1,000 member companies respectively. The partnership will begin by addressing two primary areas of focus ? business operations and advocacy ? as well as content development and coordination.
Linx International Group Confirmed as the UK?s First Global ASIS International Preferred CPE Provider
Linx International Group announces that it has been selected and awarded ASIS Preferred CPE Provider. The ASIS International Preferred Provider Program provides organisations with the opportunity to award recertification continuing professional education credits for their security or business management-related continuing education offerings. ASIS-approved activities can be easily identified by the Preferred CPE Provider Program logo.?
ASIS International’s Susan Carioti Appointed Director-At-Large To ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has appointed Susan Carioti, the vice president of certification, standards and guidelines at ASIS International, to a three-year term as a director-at-large on the ANSI board of directors. As a director-at-large, Carioti will work with members of the board to determine and approve the policies and direction of ANSI?s strategic vision, and in close collaboration with stakeholders from industry and government, to identify and develop standards and conformance-based solutions to national, international and global priorities.
School Security The Focus Of ASIS International 2018 Security Cares Program
ASIS International announced the educational line-up for this year?s free Security Cares community security education program, which will be held during Global Security Exchange (GSX), Sept. 23-27 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the first year of its rebrand following a 63-year history as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, GSX, the security industry?s flagship event, is expected to attract 550 exhibitors and more than 20,000 operational and cyber security professionals for the world?s most comprehensive security event.
ASIS International Webinar Addresses SAFETY Act And The MGM Lawsuit
ASIS International, the world?s largest association for security management professionals, today announced it will hold a free webinar, The SAFETY Act and the MGM Lawsuit: What It Means for You and your Organization, on Tuesday, August 21 at 11:00 am ET. Led by Brian Finch, partner, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, the 60-minute program will review why the Act was created, protections afforded to ASIS certified professionals and their employers?as well as those who use ASIS Standards and Guidelines?and potential implications of the MGM case.
ASIS International, Security Guy Radio/TV Announce Livestream Agreement
ASIS International announced that Chuck Harold, Security Guy Radio/TV will livestream interviews of ASIS members and industry thought leaders throughout 2018, expanding content delivered on ASIS TV via the ASIS livestream channel, In addition, he will broadcast on behalf of ASIS at select industry tradeshows across the United States. In 2018, Harold will broadcast on behalf of ASIS TV from Black Hat USA and will conduct interviews from the ASIS booth at ISC West and IACP Conference.
ASIS International Commends STOP School Violence Legislation
ASIS International hailed passage of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that will help increase school security by providing grant money for a variety of school safety measures. ASIS International is drafting a letter of support to share with key Senate offices as they consider this important legislation. ASIS members will be updated as action is taken by the Senate.
ASIS International Reveals Newly Branded Global Security Exchange
ASIS International announced the brand reveal of its flagship security event, Global Security Exchange (GSX). The refreshed name and brand promise reflects the Society?s commitment to unite the full spectrum of security —cyber and operational security professionals from all verticals across the private and public sector, allied organizations and partners, and the industry?s leading service and solution providers— for the most comprehensive security event in the world.