This month we explore the escalating physical and cyber threats facing U.S. utilities, highlighting recent attacks and the need for a comprehensive approach to safeguard critical infrastructure.

With the newly launched SIA Veteran in Security community, a movement grows to attract, hire and retain veterans – and create a sense of place for them at industry firms.

New research details industry changes, suggests potential strategies for integrators to adapt and provides the end-user perspective.

Two security integrators discuss cyber and physical security concerns.

Three key issues being prioritized by lawmakers in 2024 which demand the security industry’s attention are artificial intelligence (AI), data privacy and school security. 

Following are some tips from the 25 on the RISE honorees on what companies in the security industry can do to better grow, develop and empower their emerging leaders.

Industry leaders discuss how to propel young talents’ careers and offer advice for other professionals who are new to security.

Janae Love of SAFR from RealNetworks and Nicole Rigby of Axis Communications share their top career development takeaways from this year’s conference.

Aiden O’Brien dishes about the importance of security technicians and FAST’s ideas and initiatives around solving the industry’s hiring challenges.

The importance of hiring and advancing women in the security industry was emphasized at the inaugural conference.