Security Industry Association Announces New OSDP Training Program in Partnership With AMAG Technology

SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) is proud to announce a new partnership with AMAG Technology to enhance education on the Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP), a leading access control communications standard designed to improve security, system efficiency and interoperability across security products. With OSDP rapidly becoming the industry standard among leading developers, expertise in designing, specifying and configuring OSDP systems is increasingly essential for integrators, government and corporate security teams and consultants.

“All of the leading access, identity and credential companies have adopted OSDP as their primary secure communications protocol. But building the technology is only half the battle: consultants and commercial teams need to know how to lead with it, and technical professionals need to know how to install and commission it correctly. AMAG is proud to be the first manufacturer to make SIA certified OSDP training part of our core curriculum, with participants earning a SIA OSDP Certified badge upon completion, because that’s where the promise of OSDP is actually realized,” said Kyle Gordon, executive vice president of global revenue and customer experience at AMAG Technology.

This collaboration introduces a comprehensive, tiered educational program aimed at equipping sales and marketing professionals with a solid foundation in OSDP, highlighting its advantages over legacy protocols like Wiegand, including improved cost-efficiency, security, and interoperability. Additionally, installers and operators will benefit from hands-on training covering device setup, configuration and troubleshooting through combined AMAG technical courses and the SIA OSDP Boot Camp.

Together, SIA and AMAG Technology are committed to preparing security professionals to confidently educate customers on the benefits of OSDP and smoothly guide them through system upgrades, fostering safer and more interoperable security environments.

“Expanding OSDP technical education is crucial for the security industry’s future,” said Dr. Elli Reges, director of learning and development for SIA and executive director for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST). “This partnership will play a vital role in reaching end-users directly, ensuring they not only understand the benefits of OSDP but also have the hands-on knowledge needed to install and maintain systems effectively. By empowering all stakeholders with the right skills, we’re helping to build safer, more reliable access control solutions for everyone.”

This partnership will support the industry in meeting the increasing demands of organizations seeking advanced security technologies, offering access to essential knowledge, resources, and training to help teams understand and implement OSDP effectively. By building the skills needed to transition from legacy access control systems, professionals will be better positioned to adopt modern technologies and contribute to raising security standards throughout the industry. Learn more about AMAG’s SIA certified OSDP training program here.

About the Security Industry Association

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,700 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.