Behind Every Law, A Battle

Behind Every Law, A Battle

By Taylor Criddle, VP of Advocacy & Public Affairs   Most business owners don’t realize how deeply laws and regulations can impact their operations—until it’s too late. By the time rules are passed and enforced, the key decisions have already been...
Expanding Opportunity Through Digital Recognition

Expanding Opportunity Through Digital Recognition

At ESA, we take pride in delivering training that does more than just inform — it equips professionals with the tools to build long-term, successful careers in electronic security and life safety. I’m thrilled to share an exciting development that...
The Impact of AI and Remote Monitoring on Security Industry Risk Exposure

The Impact of AI and Remote Monitoring on Security Industry Risk Exposure

By Crystal Jacobs, Program Lead at Security America  As artificial intelligence (AI) and remote monitoring technologies continue to become an alternate solution in the security industry, insurers are reevaluating how these innovations alter the risk landscape. While these technologies offer...
ESA Forms AI Readiness Council to Help Security Industry Navigate AI Transformation

ESA Forms AI Readiness Council to Help Security Industry Navigate AI Transformation

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,...
Over 50 Years of Service: David Fisch Named Stan Martin Award Recipient

Over 50 Years of Service: David Fisch Named Stan Martin Award Recipient

This year, we are proud to present the Stan Martin Excellence in Advocacy Award to a leader whose career has embodied what this honor represents. David Fisch has spent more than 50 years shaping, defending, and advancing the electronic security...
School Security Upgrades That Get High Marks

School Security Upgrades That Get High Marks

Like the old Alice Cooper song says, “School’s out for summer.” But for savvy systems integrators, summer is the perfect time to perform needed upgrades for K-12 facilities.   With school buildings largely unoccupied, summer is an ideal time for robust...
Life Safety Meets Cyber Threats: The Urgent Need for Layered Protection

Life Safety Meets Cyber Threats: The Urgent Need for Layered Protection

By: Dr. Rodger Reiswig, SET, PMSFPE  Threats from cyber-attacks are not new in our world. However, as life safety systems become more connected every day, it has become incumbent on manufacturers, designers, and end users to become aware of potential...
Save 15% on Electronic Access Control Through August

Save 15% on Electronic Access Control Through August

ESA's National Training School Electronic Access Control (EAC) course provides students the training to design and install electronic access control systems.Save 15% on Electronic Access Control Through August The primary focus of this course is to equip learners with knowledge of...
New Member Highlight – Basepoint Building Automation

New Member Highlight – Basepoint Building Automation

ESA is proud to welcome another of its newest members – Basepoint Building Automations. A provider of integrated building technology, this Iowa-based, employee-owned company offers HVAC controls, security solutions, automatic doors, and monitoring services.     After joining ESA in December 2024,...
Challenges Remain for Our Industry

Challenges Remain for Our Industry

It has been more than two decades since leaders of The Monitoring Association (TMA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA), the Security Industry Association (SIA) and the Canadian Security Association (CANASA) made a decision that would help shape the future of...