December 19 2024

A Historic Step Forward: OSAC Board and The Security Foundation (TSF) Join Forces with the U.S. State Department to Strengthen Security

In late November, as the holiday season approached, the U.S. State Department’s OSAC Board and The Security Foundation (TSF) made history by signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), marking the official […]

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December 16 2024

Partnership Success Stories: Homeland Security – Strengthening Private Sector Collaboration and Advancing DEI

In today’s security environment, collaboration between the public and private sectors is critical. Tamara Hutchinson, Director of Private Sector Engagement at the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Office of Intelligence […]

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October 25 2024

Announcing a Grand Celebration of Premier Public-Private Partnerships in 2025

Next year marks two important milestones worth a special celebration: the 40th anniversary of OSAC and the 20th anniversary of DSAC. These milestones represent decades of commitment to safeguarding American […]

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September 25 2024

My Security Journey: Kathy Lavinder, Founder and Executive Director of SI Placement

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.

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September 16 2024

Driving More Diversity into Recruitment for the Security Industry

The importance of security and the role it plays in our lives today has greatly evolved. What we do to help protect people and data is more valuable to the […]

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August 1 2024

Introducing the Security Coalition for Equitable Advancement: Driving DEI Progress in Security

In recent years, there has been more urgency to prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the security industry to help diversify the workforce and leadership perspectives. While this is […]

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July 29 2024

My Security Journey: Kelly Johnstone, Retired Chief Security Officer and Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company

Kelly Johnstone, retired Chief Security Officer and Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company, has an impressive security career spanning over three decades. Her journey began by spending 17 years as […]

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May 17 2024

LEON PANETTA, FORMER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, TO KEYNOTE 2024 TSF DINNER

The Security Foundation is thrilled to announce that Leon E. Panetta, former Secretary of Defense, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, and renowned leader in public service, will deliver […]

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May 16 2024

TSF DEI Summit: DEI’s Essential Role in Creating Resilience in the Security Sector

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 […]

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