ASIS News: Celebrating Our Wins and Looking Ahead
GSX 2024 in the Books
ASIS International’s 2024 Global Security Exchange (GSX) has closed in Orlando! The event was a resounding success with 16,000 attendees from 86 countries, more than 200 education sessions, and 500 exhibiting companies.
This year’s conference also included a press briefing on the proposed ASIS School Security Standard, due to launch in 2025. Five experts who worked on developing the standard hosted a panel highlighting the work that has been done on the standard so far, and discussing its potential impact on school security once released. Learn more about the standard here.
Want more recaps from GSX 2024? Check out the education, general session, and trend coverage from the GSX Daily here or see some of Security Management's SM Live coverage on Instagram or Twitter.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of GSX 2025! The event will take place from 29 September to 1 October 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Registration is not yet open, but continue to check the GSX site for more details as they become available.
How do you determine who you can trust for information about an upcoming mass protest or civil unrest incident?
— Security Management (@SecMgmtMag) September 25, 2024
We asked LaNile Dalcour, vice president, security and life safety for the U.S. Office Division, Brookfield Properties, and @ASIS_Intl member, after a #GSX2024 #SMLive pic.twitter.com/IKmYUjCQha
Recognizing Industry Excellence
ASIS International recently announced the recipients of the ASIS Awards of Excellence and celebrated winners during a ceremony at GSX. The annual ASIS Awards of Excellence honor the important work and accomplishments of ASIS members worldwide.
Award winners are determined by the ASIS Awards Committee, which is made up of ASIS volunteers who dedicate themselves to selecting the best possible recipients from the pool of nominees based on the criteria for each award. This year, ASIS is pleased to present 13 different awards and scholarships to more than 20 recipients and honorable mentions.
For a full list of award recipients, read the press release here.
Get Ready: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
When it comes to cybersecurity, one can never be too vigilant. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so all month ASIS will be sharing resources and hosting programming to help you, your organization, and your communities stay safe online. Thank you to the Information Technology Security Community for their support in this effort!
Upcoming Cybersecurity Webinars
- 10 October 2024: Convergence and the cloud: how physical security and IT teams can align for greater impact
- 17 October 2024: Security Insights and Emerging Technology: Safeguarding the future of your business
Final Call for Volunteers
Don’t miss your chance to give back! The annual ASIS Call for Volunteers is closing soon. If you are passionate about ASIS and want to light a spark in others, don’t miss this opportunity to get involved.
Applications for regional and global boards close at the end of September, and applications for all other positions close on 15 October.
See all the available opportunities here and submit an application today!