The Security Foundation

Kathy Lavinder, the Founder and  Executive Director of SI Placement, shares more about her work with The Security Foundation (TSF), the career achievements she’s most proud of, and her vision for the future of the security industry.

As technology and digital spaces pervade our lives and work, diversity is more important than ever. Particularly in the security sector, diversity has become essential to effectively address the unique […]

The security profession, public and private, is slowly changing from mostly male and white to a more diverse reflection of the communities it serves. At the center of that transformation […]

Carly Coaty, Director of Programs for The Security Foundation (TSF), recently completed Cornell University’s DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) certification. This four-course, online program includes topics on Counteracting Unconscious Bias; […]

Karen Frank’s path to her current role as Managing Director and Head of Firm Security Services at KPMG is lined with nearly 25 years of opportunities, pivots, advice and wisdom of […]

The Security Foundation is proud to feature organizations within the security profession making a difference in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) awareness, recruitment and retention efforts for the industry. The […]

Bobby Louissaint is a noted thought leader in how security can better harness technical solution delivery. Today, he’s helping to lead Meta’s technical strategies for building technologies but began his […]

On January 1, 2024, Dave Komendat became President of The Security Foundation. A TSF Board member since 2015, Dave is highly respected in the security community for his 36-year career […]

Siobhan Clune, TSF Director of Development since fall 2021, has been named The Security Foundation’s Associate Executive Director, effective immediately. This new position and well-deserved promotion reflect Siobhan’s success in […]