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PSA Joins FAST As Exclusive Member To Advance Security Talent

The PSA Network has become an exclusive member of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), joining forces with industry leaders SIA and ESA to address the security industry’s top challenge—attracting and developing qualified talent. Through this collaboration, PSA continues its mission to empower integrators and advance the next generation of security professionals.

Position Your Company To Lead The Industry’s Evolution

When I first stepped into the security and life safety world back in 1995, I didn’t come with a technical background. I came in with a drive to serve. At the time, the industry felt very hands-on, very local, and honestly, a bit fragmented. You had alarm systems that worked well enough, but there wasn’t the same level of integration, user experience, or customer support we expect today. And it certainly wasn’t an industry people were lining up to get into, it just wasn’t on most people’s radar.

SIA And ESA Announce Coordination On Workforce Development Strategies

The Electronic Security Association(ESA) and the Security Industry Association (SIA) are collaborating on a joint strategy to help their members identify, recruit and retain qualified employees for a variety of professional roles within manufacturer and integrator businesses. According to the 2019 SIA Security Megatrends report and ESA Member Surveys, workforce development imperatives are consistently ranked among the highest concerns of both SIA and ESA members.