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ISC West 2025 Showcases the Largest-Ever SIA Education@ISC Program

Security Industry Association

The SIA Education@ISC program will feature an additional day of learning, new tracks and a record-breaking number of speakers and sessions. With more than 140 sessions spanning across four days and 290 speakers, SIA Education@ISC offers unmatched learning opportunities, unites industry leaders and empowers global security professionals.

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No Substitute for Certified Security: Why Educating Prospects on i-SIGMA’s NAID AAA Certification Is a Must

Prism International

But if clients and prospects are not actively being educated about why NAID AAA Certification matters, there is a risk of being lumped in with providers who self-attest to standards without any external validation. This is where education is essential. But as we know, there is a world of difference between compliance and certification.

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SIA New Member Profile: Mitigation Assessor

Security Industry Association

I went on to co-author an undergraduate textbook on security management, The Fundamental of Security Management: A Common Sense Approach, and accepted my first position as a physical security consultant, formally launching a career dedicated to risk mitigation and security excellence.

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Governance 101: Why Separation of Duties is Non-Negotiable

LogisManager

It ensures that no single person can execute all parts of a transaction or process , preventing unchecked authority, reducing risk, and strengthening oversight. Organizations must ensure that responsibilities are divided so that no one person has unchecked authority over a process. Risk Assessor Evaluates risk severity and impact.

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ACP Northeast Hosts Third Annual Regional Conference

Continuity Insights

The educational event, taking place in New York City on Thursday, May 15, featured sessions on emergency preparedness, emergency management, operational resilience, along with several others. One takeaway is that in this industry, it’s critical to be seen as a trusted expert in your organization and to focus on remaining relevant.

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What Is Cyber Extortion? Tips for Securing Your Data

Pure Storage

Note that authorities often advise against paying ransoms, as it encourages further attacks and doesnt guarantee data recovery. Other countries have similar cybercrime reporting mechanisms. Share relevant information, such as ransom notes, attack patterns, or malicious IP addresses, to aid investigations.

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Five Top Sessions on Leadership, Performance Management and Workforce Development at ISC West 2025

Security Industry Association

The views and opinions expressed in guest posts and/or profiles are those of the authors or sources and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Security Industry Association (SIA). Even better, use SIAs link to sign up for the ISC West trade show and save 20% on your conference pass!