SAVANNAH, Ga. –– Alaina Meyer, president at scDataCom, and Kathleen Ford, CEO at scDataCom, have both been named to the 2025 Security Industry Association (SIA) Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100 list.
This dual recognition of a mother-daughter team “underscores their significant contributions to the security industry while putting Savannah on the map as a hub for security innovation and leadership,” according to the company announcement.
The WISF Power 100, presented annually by the SIA Women in Security Forum, celebrates 100 women worldwide “whose accomplishments are redefining leadership in security, breaking barriers, and demonstrating the invaluable contributions women bring to the industry,” the announcement says.
“Being recognized alongside my mother makes this honor especially meaningful,” says Meyer in the company announcement. “As women in security, we’ve faced unique challenges, but we’ve turned them into opportunities to innovate and lead. We hope our story inspires other women to pursue careers in this dynamic industry, particularly here in the Southeast.”
Why scDataCom Leaders Are on 2025 WISF Power 100
scDataCom is a physical security integrator specializing in video and access control systems for organizations with complex requirements. The company “has built a reputation for excellence in serving medium-enterprise private companies and federal organizations throughout the Southeast, delivering customized security solutions that address sophisticated operational challenges,” according to the company announcement.
“This recognition reflects not just our work, but the changing landscape of the security industry itself,” says Ford in the company announcement. “We’re proud to represent Savannah on this global stage and to demonstrate that women aren’t just participating in security. We’re helping to shape its future.”
The scDataCom mother-daughter duo’s selection for the 2025 WISF Power 100 came from a field of more than 430 nominations, highlighting the significance of their contributions to the security profession.
“The joy of spotlighting security industry trailblazers and celebrating their leadership is especially powerful when we see family connections like this one,” says SIA Women in Security Forum chairperson Alice DiSanto in the scDataCom announcement. “It demonstrates how women are not only succeeding individually but also mentoring and inspiring others to join the field.”
Meyer and Ford will be formally recognized during the ISC West 2025 conference on April 4 in Las Vegas at the Day 3 heynote event. This free event, sponsored by dormakaba and HID, will feature a keynote presentation by Kate Maxwell, general manager for the worldwide education industry at Microsoft.
This announcement comes in conjunction with International Women’s Day and its 2025 theme to #AccelerateAction toward gender equality. The SIA Women in Security Forum, which launched on International Women’s Day in 2018, offers numerous programs to promote women’s advancement in security, including the SIA Progress Award, educational scholarships, and professional development opportunities.
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