Learning & Development
Security Industry Association Announces Cybersecurity Certification for the Security Industry
The Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) assesses and validates the core competencies needed to effectively perform security jobs involving critical aspects of cybersecurity. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the creation of the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC), a new industry credential developed by SIA with support from PSA…
Keep Reading »Call for Volunteers: SIA Education and Training Committee
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is seeking qualified volunteers for its Education and Training Committee. This standing committee, led by Chair Chris Peckham, Ph.D. (Ollivier Corporation) and Vice-Chair Rob Hile (GC&E Systems Group) with the assistance of SIA Director of Education and Training Elli Voorhees, Ph.D., is responsible for the direction of existing professional development…
Keep Reading »Access SIA’s SPM Training Virtually in 2021
Get essential training for security project managers from the convenience of your desk with SIA’s Basics of SPM and full SPM seminar offerings. In abidance of stay-at-home orders and the transition to remote work, the Security Industry Association (SIA) has agilely pivoted to offering its Security Project Management (SPM) training courses fully online. These SPM…
Keep Reading »What’s New With CSPM
In 2020, SIA began the process of updating its Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) certification program. This highly respected certification program is the only credential that addresses the unique demands of a security project manager and can move your career forward and propel your business. SIA’s education team, in partnership with Meazure Learning, assembled a team of…
Keep Reading »Unlock 20+ Hours of Training With SIA’s Microlearning Series
Looking to boost your industry knowledge in 2021? The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released new webinar-based training courses to help! SIA’s Microlearning Series provides easily accessible on-demand, interactive learning for security professionals, and your purchase of the series gives you instant access to approximately 20 hours of training. Each module is $19 for SIA…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces the Winners of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship
SIA will award $3,000 scholarships to five young security professionals to be used toward continuing education and professional development. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five young security professionals as the recipients of the 2021 SIA RISE Scholarship, a program offered through SIA’s RISE community, which supports the education and…
Keep Reading »SIA New Member Profile: Trueface
New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Trueface – a team of artificial intelligence and machine learning experts – works to develop robust computer vision solutions that make clients’ environments safer and smarter. The company is headquartered in Venice, California, with a team in Morocco and clients in 11 countries around the world. SIA spoke with…
Keep Reading »SIA Members, Learn How to Contribute to the SIA Center of Excellence
The SIA Center of Excellence is growing fast! As of today, more than 170 different pieces of content on topics ranging from active shooter mitigation practices to cybersecurity risk management are now available within the Center – and we have even more contributions we’re in the process of reviewing and posting right now! The Center…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Names Chris Peckham Chair of SIA Education and Training Committee
Peckham brings extensive technical and industry knowledge to his role; will help ensure SIA is able to deliver training programs needed to develop tomorrow’s workforce. Silver Spring, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) is pleased to announce that Chris Peckham of Ollivier Corporation has been selected to become the new chair of the SIA…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2020 SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship
Twelve security professionals and students will be awarded scholarships to be used toward continuing education, repayment of student loan debt and professional development in the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has selected 12 recipients for the inaugural SIA Women in Security Forum Scholarship – a program developed by the SIA…
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