Tag: Electronic Security Association (ESA)
FAST welcomes eight new members to its board of directors
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named eight new members to its board of directors.
The FAST Board of Directors is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and PSA and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
The newly appointed members, named by SIA, ESA and PSA, are:
Matt...
ESA partners with Oracle NetSuite to deliver new member benefit
December 4, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced that it is releasing a new member benefit designed to strengthen its value to members and help companies in the electronic security and life safety industry streamline operations.
Through a collaboration with Oracle NetSuite, ESA members now receive exclusive discounts on NetSuite’s collection of cloud-based business management tools, helping them boost efficiency, reduce costs and scale for growth.
ESA continues...
PSA Network joins Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST)
November 12, 2025SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced it has joined the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) as an exclusive member, reinforcing its commitment to developing and promoting career pathways in the security industry.
“At PSA, we’re deeply invested in the success of our members and the future of our industry,” said Matt Barnette, president and CEO of the PSA Network. “Joining...
ESA announces initiative to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures
November 6, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Electronic Security Association (ESA), the national voice for the electronic security and life safety industry, has announced plans to introduce the SECURE Act in state legislatures across the country beginning in 2025.
The proposal, known as Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures, provides a clear framework that allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for professional security services.
The SECURE Act clarifies that campaign...
TMA’s fresh vision for a connected future
November 5, 2025Cory Harris, Editor
MCLEAN, Va.—The Monitoring Association (TMA) is entering a new chapter with the appointment of Whitney A. Doll as CEO and Alan Gillmore as president - two leaders with visions that promise to shape the future of professional monitoring.
Evolving education and workforce development
Both leaders emphasized the need to modernize TMA’s educational offerings to keep pace with rapid technological change. Doll highlighted AI, cybersecurity, and data...
FlyLock announces strategic partnership with ESA
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
QUINCY, Mass.—FlyLock, a provider of access control solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with the Electronic Security Association (ESA) to arm technicians with training and to enrich services offered by its growing network of nearly 100 franchise locations across the United States.
Through this partnership, ESA becomes FlyLock’s trusted provider of education, certification, and business resources. FlyLock franchise owners and their teams will have the opportunity...
FAST announces 2025 Security Technician of the Year Award winners
September 29, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named 10 winners for the 2025 Security Technician of the Year Awards.
Now in its third year, this prestigious awards program highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of security systems that safeguard our communities.
Security technicians are the unsung heroes on the front lines of safety,...
FAST adds Ryan Kaltenbaugh to its board of directors
September 19, 2025SSN Staff
DALLAS—The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has named Ryan Kaltenbaugh of M.C. Dean to its board of directors.
The FAST Board of Directors is an expert-led group drawn from the membership of the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA) and that defines and refines FAST’s strategic plan, as well as the foundation’s annual goals.
Kaltenbaugh leads global sales for M.C. Dean’s Security & Electronic...
SIA/FCC research reveals flawed spectrum proposal would cause public safety risks
September 15, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—A new research report, filed by the Security Industry Association (SIA) with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), details the risks of a proposal under consideration by the FCC that would restructure portions of the Lower 900 MHz band, which is used by billions of unlicensed, low-power devices.
NextNav has petitioned the FCC to reconfigure the frequencies between 902-928 MHz (the Lower 900 MHz band) and grant the company a nationwide license for 15 megahertz of...
ESA forms AI Readiness Council (ARC)
September 5, 2025SSN Staff
IRVING, Texas—The Electronic Security Association (ESA) has announced the formation of its AI Readiness Council (ARC), a forward-thinking initiative designed to help the electronic security and life safety industry navigate the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in a responsible, practical, and profitable way.
Priya Serai, chief information officer at Zeus Fire and Security, will lead the council as its chairperson, bringing deep expertise and strategic vision to this...