Security Industry Association and International Association of Professional Security Consultants Announce Partnership

The partnership will promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing between SIA and IAPSC and grow awareness of the importance of the security consulting profession within the industry.

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) have announced a new partnership effort to promote collaboration, content generation and knowledge sharing and elevate awareness of the security consultant profession, as well as the essential relationship consultants have with security manufacturers and integrators.

“The partnership between the SIA and IAPSC marks a significant stride forward,” stated IAPSC President Mike D’Angelo. “Together, we aim to elevate awareness of the crucial role played by security consultants and enhance relationships across our industry. This initiative promises to broaden our collective influence and leverage innovation across all facets of security solutions.”

“SIA is proud to announce its new partnership with IAPSC, which will be immensely beneficial to our members and the industry overall,” said SIA CEO Don Erickson. “Security consultants play a critical role in our industry and have important relationships with practitioners, integrators, technology vendors, suppliers, project managers and others. We look forward to laying the groundwork for stronger collaboration between our associations and continuing to move the security industry forward.”

IAPSC-SIA partnership efforts will include presentations and education sessions at the IAPSC Annual Meeting and industry events including ISC West, ISC East, the SIA Vertical Insights symposium series and the SIA GovSummit conference; media engagement to grow both associations’ positions as thought leaders in the security industry; creating informative, educational articles for the SIA Technology Insights journal, the SIA Center of Excellence and the IAPSC Newsletter; participation in initiatives and activities with the SIA Standards Committee; development of IAPSC-SIA features and interviews about industry trends; and additional efforts to support SIA and IAPSC’s goals to grow awareness of security consultancy as an essential, rewarding profession and of SIA’s value to the security business and practitioner communities.

SIA and IAPSC’s partnership will kick off on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 1 p.m. EDT with a jointly produced webinar, What to Know About Hiring (and Working With) Security Consultants. This virtual event will offer an inside look at the value proposition for leveraging consultants on security projects – whether you’re planning a technology refresh or scaling up for an enterprisewide security audit. Drawing from panelists who have worked on thousands of projects, this webinar will share direct perspectives on how you can best apply consultants and unlock the most value. Register here.

 About SIA

The Security Industry Association is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,500 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.

About IAPSC

The International Association of Professional Security Consultants stands as the foremost authority in the security consultant industry and is the most widely respected and recognized security consultant association worldwide. Its rigorous membership requirements allow potential clients to select from a unique group of professionals, known for their ethics and competence in a variety of verticals and environments.  IAPSC members maintain independence from any products or services they recommend while prioritizing unbiased advice for their clients.

The primary purpose of the IAPSC is to establish and maintain the highest standards for professionalism and ethical conduct in the security industry. Each IAPSC security consultant is a recognized professional with a proven track record in their area of expertise. When a client or a project requires one of the many security consulting services our members offer, such as: Security Management, Physical Security, Electronic Security Systems Design, Information Security, Security Risk Assessment, Security Operations, Security Training and Expert Analysis and Testimony Services or any combination of these, our clients will be assured, that they will receive a high-quality service or deliverable from every member of the IAPSC.